
Vasteras city campus and Eskilstuna city campus
Establishment Year
1977
National Students
18,000
International Students
2,235
Acceptance Rate
31%
Distance From City
5 minutes
QS World University Ranking
Not Ranked
Times Higher Education Ranking
Not Ranked
Malardalen University is a public university located in central Sweden. It offers programs in engineering, economics, health, and social sciences. The university focuses on applied research and innovation. It maintains close links with industry and the public sector.
(1977) Origins and Establishment
Malardalen University was established in 1977 as a university college. It was created to support regional development and higher education. Over time, it expanded its academic fields and research areas. It gained full university status in recent years.
Modern Day Development
Today, the university offers bachelor, master, and doctoral programs. It is known for research in automation, energy, and embedded systems. Modern campuses in Vasteras and Eskilstuna support learning and research. Collaboration with industry remains a key strength.

The mission of Malardalen University is to contribute to sustainable development through education and research. It aims to create knowledge that benefits society and industry. The university supports innovation and lifelong learning. Education is closely connected to real world challenges.

Country Rank
Ranked #19
QS World University Ranking
Ranked Not Ranked
Times Higher Education Ranking
Ranked Not Ranked
Excellence Rank
Ranked Not Ranked
Kjell-Erik Karlsson
Politician (MP)
Azita Shariati
CEO / Business Leader

Joakim Lindman
Financial Expert
Sven-Erik osterberg
Governor / Former Minister
Lena Hallengren
Former Minister for Health
International environment
Focus on sustainability and innovation
Student centered learning system
Strong research culture
Industry collaboration













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