Colleges & Universities in Sweden

Mälardalen University

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world rank  1333

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University Overview

Established in 1977, Mälardalens universitet (Mälardalen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Västerås (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vastmanland County. This institution also has a branch campus in Eskilstuna. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Mälardalens universitet (MDU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Mälardalens universitet (MDU) 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 48-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Swedish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Mälardalen University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Mälardalen University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Mälardalen University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Mälardalen University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name (English) Mälardalen University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym MDU
Founded 1977
Motto
Colours Orange and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address Box 883
Västerås
721 23 Vastmanland County
Sweden
Mälardalen University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Mälardalen University Phone Number (21) 101 300
Mälardalen University Fax Number (21) 101 580
Other locations Eskilstuna

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Recognition and Accreditation

Mälardalen University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Mälardalen University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1977


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Mälardalens universitet's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Mälardalen University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Mälardalen University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Mälardalen University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Mälardalen University's academic range and degree level offering.



Mälardalen University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Mälardalen University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Mälardalen University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Mälardalen University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Mälardalen University.



Mälardalen University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Mälardalen University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Mälardalen University Admission Info


Mälardalen University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Mälardalen University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 30-39% making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Mälardalen University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Mälardalen University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 883
Vasteras
(21) 101526


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Mälardalen University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Mälardalen University Size and Profile


Mälardalen University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Mälardalen University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Mälardalen University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Mälardalen University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Mälardalen University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Mälardalen University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Mälardalen University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Mälardalen University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Mälardalen University Facilities


Mälardalen University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Mälardalen University's Library


Mälardalen University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Mälardalen University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Mälardalen University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Mälardalen University Services


Mälardalen University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Mälardalen University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Mälardalen University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Mälardalen University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Mälardalen University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Mälardalen University Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Mälardalen University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Mälardalens universitet's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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