Established in 1997, Luleå tekniska Universitet (Luleå University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Luleå (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Norrbotten County. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Piteå, Skellefteå, Kiruna. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Luleå tekniska Universitet (LTU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Luleå tekniska Universitet (LTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 23 years old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
