LTU in general
Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth with world-leading competence in several areas of research. Our research is conducted in close cooperation with companies such as Bosch, Ericsson, Scania, SKF, LKAB, Boliden, SSAB and leading international universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.6 billion per year. We currently have 1,700 employees and 15,000 students.
Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
Humanity faces enormous challenges in the areas of energy, environment, raw materials, water resources and security. By research and education in the areas of mining, civil and environmental engineering, we take responsibility for the development of a sustainable society.
We are about 400 people and 50 nationalities, including about 200 doctoral students and more than 50 professors. You can find us in the F- and C-houses on campus in Luleå.
Our research and education are characterized by a strong experimental and applied profile with several large and well-equipped laboratories. All activities are quality assured by our dedicated professors and lecturers in an exclusive and successful collaboration with industry and the public sector. 65 % of our research is externally funded and we have well-developed international collaborations with universities in all continents.
Division of Minerals and Metallurgical Engineering
The Division of Minerals and Metallurgical Engineering (MiMeR) is a national leader and an internationally recognized research, education and innovation environment for the development of processes and products that contribute to sustainable development.