History
Mälardalen University was founded in 1977 and has campuses in Västerås and Eskilstuna.
In 1999 MDH 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.
MDH continues to develop and in 2020 a brand new campus in Eskilstuna was ready.
Education
The programmes cover a variety of subject areas and are strongly interrelated with the research environments of the university. You can expect education of very high quality and you will have close contact with your teachers and fellow students.
Research
MDH’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.
The research specialisations are:
- Future Energy Center
- Health and Welfare
- Embedded Systems
- Industrial Economics and Management
- Innovation and Product Realisation
- Educational Sciences and Mathematics
Campus life
- Campus Västerås
- Campus Eskilstuna
Mälardalen University Overview
Mälardalen University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top % Sweden
Top % Worldwide
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Best Global Universities Rankings
1514
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 104 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| - | 1618 | 1514 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Mälardalen University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Sweden Country
Västerås City
#2 Branch Campus
Sweden Country
Eskilstuna City
Mälardalen University Student Reviews & Awards
4.2
Based on 14 reviews
- 5 Star 9 Reviews
- 4 Star 2 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 1 Review
environment
M�lardalen University is honestly a great place to study. The campus has a really welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and stay motivated. The staff and teachers here are genuinely helpful and approachable they don�t just teach; they really care about helping us succeed. Anytime I�ve had a question or needed support, there�s always been someone willing to take the time to help. It�s not just about academics; it feels like they�re invested in us as people. Overall, I think M�lardalen University is a solid choice for anyone looking for both quality education and a positive learning environment.
Mälardalens University Review
Mälardalens University excels in providing students with flexibility and a wide array of course options, enabling them to explore and select the most fulfilling career path.
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