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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 17 000 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?

Study at MDU

We have about 17 000 students within Business, Design, Mathematics, Health and Welfare, Engineering, Education, and Music and Opera.

We are located in the expansive Mälardalen region, with campuses in Eskilstuna and Västerås. The two cities are both located by Lake Mälaren.

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

Great interest from foreign students

This year, there are more applicants for all English taught programmes in the international application rounds.

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From MDU student to Software Developer

Samuel Wågbrant's journey from MDU student to developer at Westermo, shows the importance of following your passion, seizing opportunities, and building a strong professional network.

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She is selected for CoGig’s Female Tech Engineer Talent Programme

Our student Amanda Hansson has been selected for CoGig's prestigious Female Tech Engineer Talent Programme - an important platform for companies to discover young talents and build long-term partnerships within the tech industry.

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Events at MDU

Shut up and study

  • 2025-03-19 13:15–15:00
U2-129 in Västerås and A1-070 in Eskilstuna
Need time to focus? Come to ‘Shut up and study!’ every Wednesday 13:15-15:00 in Eskilstuna or Västerås.

Come and be inspired by female tech leaders together with Volvo!

  • 2025-03-20 12:00–13:45
Munktellmuseet
#tecHER is a forum that aims to support diversity in tech around the world. Take the opportunity to network and watch the broadcast together with employees at Volvo CE in Eskilstuna.

Research seminar

  • 2025-03-21 10:15–12:00
MDU Eskilstuna, Evidensen plan 6
Welcome to our seminars about research on collaboration about Collaboration and Eco Systems with Guest professor Wim Vanhaverbeke.