University Overview
Established in 1997, Luleå tekniska Universitet (Luleå University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Luleå (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Norrbotten County. This institution also has branch campuses in Piteå, Skellefteå and Kiruna. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Luleå tekniska Universitet (LTU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Luleå tekniska Universitet (LTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 28-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Luleå tekniska Universitet |
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| Name (English) | Luleå University of Technology |
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| Acronym | LTU |
| Founded | 1997 Origins date back to 1971 |
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| Address | Porsö campus Luleå 971 87 Norrbotten County Sweden |
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(920) 491 000 |
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(920) 492 250 |
| Other locations | Piteå, Skellefteå and Kiruna |
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