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Mälardalen University

At MDU you get the knowledge, the tools and the opportunity to create your future. You decide who to become.

At MDU you get the knowledge, the tools and the opportunity to create your future. You decide who to become.

Study at MDU

We have about 19 000 students within Business, Design, Mathematics, Health and Welfare, Engineering, Education, and Music and Opera.

Research

MDU's research leads to necessary knowledge and development – for Swedish industry and welfare, but also to solve some of the global challenges.

Work with us

Welcome to a workplace where our goal is to make a difference. Do you want to be a part of our journey?

News

MDU and Alstom renew strategic partnership

MDU and Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, are committed together to further accelerating the shift towards sustainability through collaborative research and education.

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Honorary Doctors 2026

Ann-Sofie Forsmark and Azad Najar have been nominated for honorary doctorates at Mälardalen University.

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Events at MDU

Licentiate thesis, Barrett Sauter - Industrial Systems

  • 2026-03-13 09:15
Sal A2-035, campus Eskilstuna
The public defence of Barrett Sauters’ licentiate thesis will take place at Mälardalen University, campus Eskilstuna Mars 13 2026.

Shut up and study

  • 2026-03-11 13:15–15:00
  • 2026-03-18 13:15–15:00
  • 2026-03-25 13:15–15:00
  • 2026-04-01 13:15–15:00
  • 2026-04-08 13:15–15:00
A1-070 in Eskilstuna and U2-271 in Västerås
Need time to focus? Come to ‘Shut up and study!’ in Eskilstuna or Västerås.

The Academic Ceremony

  • 2026-04-24 15:30
The Ceremony: Västerås Cathedral. The dinner: Steam Hotel
There are many traditions and formal occasions at the University, and a significant occasion is the Academic Ceremony where academic excellence is celebrated. The Academic Ceremony is organised once every two years to honour the University's new Professors and Doctors. In connection with the Ceremony, prizes and awards will also be presented.