About MDU
With our vision to be a progressive and collaborative university, where we can shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a real difference.
Mälardalen University is located in the expansive growth region of Mälardalen. The University is located on both sides of Lake Mälaren, with campuses in Eskilstuna and Västerås. In addition to our two main campuses, we also offer programmes in Skellefteå, Karlshamn and Nyköping.
The University was founded in 1977. We have around 1 200 employees and about 20 000 students.
The University's Vision
A progressive and collaborative university where together we shape a sustainable future.
Research
MDU's research leads to necessary knowledge and development – for Swedish industry and welfare, but also to solve some of the global challenges. The greatest part of research is conducted in cooperation with the private and the public sectors.
Research is carried out in many disciplinary domains to solve problems in society, whereby research in Future Energy and Embedded Systems is internationally prominent.
- Doctoral students: 270
- Professors: 68
- International agreements: 140 across the globe
Research specialisations
At MDU research is conducted in nine research specialisations that promote knowledge and development, for Swedish industry and peoples’ welfare, but also for solving the many challenges facing society.
Educational Sciences and Mathematics
Collaboration
MDU is one of Sweden’s foremost HEIs in terms of collaboration, which is a natural part of the University’s DNA. The University was established in 1977 as a result of collaboration with industry.
This approach has been developed over the years, and today the University has several strategic collaboration agreements and projects in place with both the private and public sectors. Collaboration is an integral part of our education and research at MDU.
Strategic collaboration partners:
- ABB
- Hitachi Energy
- Alstom
- Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö
- Eskilstuna Municipality
- Mälarenergi
- VafabMiljö
- Volvo Construction Equipment
- Sparbanken Rekarne
- Västerås City
Collaborative platforms
MDU operates various collaborative platforms that have an important function in bolstering the relationships between research, education, and the private and public sectors.
Education
At MDU you get the knowledge, the tools and the opportunity to create your future. Here you can choose courses and programmes in design and communication, economics, health, teacher education, classical music and engineering.
- Students: 20 000
- Study programmes: 62
- Courses: 900
Strategic Initiatives
At MDU, there are several major strategic initiatives that bring together research, education, innovation, and collaboration around some of society's greatest challenges.
Among our major initiatives are groundbreaking projects in artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary studies that together shape the sustainable society of the future. Follow the link to each initiative.
Higher Education Research Environment
Research and education environments for a sustainable future (in Swedish)
An International University
International activities are very important at Mälardalen University and the co-production profile is as important in the international activities,
Work environment
In 1999 Mälardalen University became the first higher education institution (HEI) in the world to be environmentally certified, and in 2006 the University also became the first in Sweden to be work environment certified.
Management and board
MDU is a state authority. The University's overarching work is led by the University Board. The Vice-Chancellor is the head of the authority and is directly subordinate to the Board.
Gender equality at Mälardalen University
At MDU, men and women must be able to study and work on equal terms. That is why we work actively to promote gender equality.
Sustainable development
In 2019, Mälardalen University signed the Climate Framework along with 35 other Swedish universities.
Honorary doctors at MDU
We are proud of our strong and successful research tradition. An important part of our relations with the surrounding community is to confer the degree of honorary doctor on people who are important to us.