SwedenLuleåPublic UniversityTaught in English, SwedishSelf-FundedTuition from SEK 40,000 per semesterLuleå University of Technology
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Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is a public university in northern Sweden, founded in 1971 and granted university status in 1997, with campuses in Luleå, Kiruna, Skellefteå and Piteå and about 21,600 students. It is known for mining and natural-resources engineering, materials and space technology at its Kiruna Space Campus, as well as computing, AI and music. It offers around 18 English-taught master's programmes, including Space Science and Technology, Spacecraft Design, Applied AI and Cyber Security, and takes part in Erasmus Mundus programmes such as SpaceMaster, AMASE and Georesources Engineering.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Non-EU/EEA and non-Swiss students pay from SEK 40,000 per semester (International Business, Information Security and Data Science master's) to SEK 70,000 for most master's and all bachelor's programmes, and SEK 119,000 for the Music Performance master's. Fees are paid each semester with no instalments, plus an application fee via universityadmissions.se. EU/EEA citizens study free.
Admission for international students
Applications: January 15, 2027 · Applications open
Admission for international students
Applications: January 15, 2027 · Applications open
International applicants apply to English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes through the national portal universityadmissions.se, with an application fee for non-EU applicants. The deadline for master's programmes starting in autumn 2027 (30 August 2027) is 15 January 2027. SpaceMaster applications go through the consortium's own website.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Sweden
Life and living
Sweden
Studying and living in Sweden
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in Sweden (2026/2027): • Non-EU/EEA International Students: - Humanities & Social Sciences: 80,000 to 140,000 SEK per year (~7,500–13,000 EUR). - Engineering & Computer Science: 130,000 to 170,000 SEK per year. - Specialist programmes (KTH, Karolinska, Architecture): 160,000 to 260,000 SEK per year. • PhD studies: Completely tuition-free, operating as salaried positions. Living Expenses & Financial Requirement: • Average monthly living costs: 9,500 to 12,000 SEK for accommodation, food, and student transport. • Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) official maintenance requirement: ~10,314 SEK per month (~103,140 SEK for a 10-month academic year).
Working while studying
Work During Studies: • Sweden places no statutory limitation on the number of hours international students may work alongside their degree, provided students maintain satisfactory academic progress (completing at least 15 ECTS credits per semester). • Average hourly wage: 120 to 160 SEK. Post-Study Work & Settlement: • Upon graduation, international students can apply for a 12-month post-study residence permit to seek employment or establish an entrepreneurial business in Sweden. • Securing qualifying employment transitions directly into a Swedish Work Permit, with 4 years of continuous work leading to permanent residency (PR).
Faculties and programmes
5 faculties · 24 programmes
Faculties and programmes
5 faculties · 24 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Aerospace Engineering· Master, PhDEN
- Artificial Intelligence· MasterEN
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· MasterEN
- Electrical Engineering
- Game Development· BachelorEN
- Physics
Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Industrial Engineering· MasterEN
Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Materials Science & Engineering
- MathematicsSV
- Mechanical EngineeringSV
Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Business Management
- Cybersecurity· MasterEN
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Economics
- Industrial EngineeringSV
- International Business· MasterEN
- Music· Bachelor, Master
- Theatre & Drama· BachelorSV
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Department of Health, Education and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDSVSwedish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Nursing
Government scholarships to study at this university
The university does not announce its own scholarship for international students, but you can study here funded through the following government scholarships. You usually choose the university inside the scholarship application.
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) 2027–2028
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Space Science & Aerospace Engineering (SpaceMaster)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Luleå University of Technology is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.ltu.se/en) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ltu.se/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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