No, the entry requirements are formal and must be fulfilled through completed upper secondary education.

You apply through:

• Universityadmissions.se - Apply to Swedish universities

EU/EEA students
If you are in your final year of upper secondary school, you must apply in the second admission round (March–April). The documentation deadline in early July gives you time to complete your studies and submit your final transcript.

You should not apply in the first admission round, as the selection process takes place in April before you receive your final grades. Without a complete transcript, you cannot receive a merit rating, and by the time your grades are available, all study places have been offered.

Non-EU/EEA students
If you are in your final year, you should apply in the next main admission round (October–January). As a non-EU/EEA student, you need a residence permit to study in Sweden, and there is usually not enough time to receive one if you apply in the second round. Please note that the application fee (900 SEK) is non-refundable.

• Admissions rounds and spring semester availability
  

Yes, upper secondary high school transcripts are required to verify your eligibility. A statement of purpose/motivation letter is not required.

The selection is based on final school grades or Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.

It means the application is still open, but admission is only possible if there are available places.

If you are a student from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you are required to pay application fee for higher education studies in Sweden. Applications will not be processed without this fee. Exemption for this rule are students from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, they do not pay an application fee.

If you are a student from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you are required to pay tuition fees for higher education studies in Sweden. The exact amount varies depending on the programme. Detailed information is published on Universityadmissions.se when the application round is open. If you are a student from EU, EEA or Switzerland you do not pay tuition fee.

• Tuition and application fees
  

Yes, you are exempted tuition fee if you are a student from EU/EEA or Switzerland. You may also be exempt if you hold a permanent residence permit in Sweden or if you are a family member of someone who does. Other exemptions also apply, for example for students in exchange programmes or those with certain types of residence rights. However, get updated information from the Swedish Migration Agency and see what the current rules are.

• Swedish Migration Agency

Yes, although the programme is free of charge for EU/EEA, and Swiss students, you need to cover your own laptop and course material.

LKAB Scholarship

LKAB is a leading Swedish mining company and one of the largest producers of iron ore in Europe. The company plays an important role in the global steel industry and is based in northern Sweden.

Luleå University of Technology collaborates closely with LKAB, and through this partnership LKAB provides a scholarship for students in selected mining-related programmes. This strengthens the connection between education, research and industry.

The scholarship is granted on the basis of academic excellence. Priority is given to applicants that have chosen the programme as their first choice.

Students from countries within EU/EEA and Switzerland (non-Swedish citizens): Can apply for a scholarship that covers living expenses. SEK 13,000 per month.

Students from a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland: Can apply for a scholarship that covers the tuition fee at LTU for the whole length of the programme, provided that the study results are satisfactory. The scholarship does not cover living expenses.

Application: The application period for the scholarship is open between the 16th of October to 28th of February.

• Application process and application form
• Read more about LKAB

Luleå University of Technology's formal Scholarship Rules document outlines principles, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and regulation compliance. It applies to both internally administered and externally funded scholarships.

• Rules for scholarships at Luleå University of Technology
  

Yes, international students with a residence permit for studies are allowed to work in Sweden during their period of study. However, no matter if you are admitted as a campus or distance student, this is not a self-study or self-paced programme. All teaching and scheduled activities take place during the daytime, and the workload corresponds to around 40 hours per week. Your studies should therefore be regarded as a full-time commitment. We do not recommend combining work and study, as it will make it very difficult to successfully complete the programme.

The regulations regarding work with a residence permit for studies may change, so make sure to stay updated via the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) website.

• Swedish Migration Agency

No, the programme is designed for full-time study.

Programme directors and supervisors provide information about available projects. You can also propose your own project connected to research or industry.

Yes, many theses are conducted in collaboration with companies or organisations and can be carried out fully or partly at a distance.

Yes, each programme has a programme coordinator. If you would like to contact the programme coordinator, you can fill in the enquiry form below with your question.

You will need a computer that meets certain basic technical specifications. Requirements may vary between courses and change over time, due to rapid technological development. It is therefore not possible to provide a single, fixed recommendation for the entire programme.

In general, you will need a computer with:

• A stable internet connection (at least 5 Mbit/s).
• A headset with a microphone and a webcam.
• You also need permission to install software on the computer.

Some courses may provide cloud-based solutions or virtual machines to reduce dependency on local hardware. Campus students also have access to laboratory equipment.

For course-specific technical requirements, please contact the course examiner. They can provide the most up-to-date and accurate guidance.