The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University

Name

The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University

Legal name

LTH, Lunds Tekniska Högskola vid Lunds universitet

Website

https://lth.se

Company type

Public

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Engineering Research

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD), Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Higher education research
• Doctoral programs
• University research infrastructure
• Commissioned professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lund

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Higher Education Funding: Core operational funding from Swedish government for higher education activities
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet), EU research programs, Formas, and industry partnerships
3. Government Strategic Initiative - Compel: Annual government support for battery research and electrification education, approximately 50 million SEK since 2023, continuing annually until 2029

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University (LTH) is a Swedish public higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral engineering degree programs across disciplines including mechanical, electrical, biomedical, computer, energy, and chemical engineering. The faculty conducts use-inspired and fundamental research organized through nine strategic Profile Areas, operates major shared research infrastructure including the Combustion Engine Lab, Electric Power Laboratory, Evolution Road, LTH-BIOFOUNDRY, and access to ESS and MAX IV facilities, and offers commissioned continuing education for working professionals.

Product overview

LTH (Lunds Tekniska Högskola), the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, operates as a higher education institution offering engineering programs and conducting research. Its core educational offerings include five-year Civilingenjörsutbildning (Master of Science in Engineering) programs across multiple disciplines, Masterutbildning (Master's) programs in English, and specialized bachelor programs. Research is organized through nine strategic Profile Areas (Aerosols, AI and Digitalization, Advanced Light Sources, Circular Building Sector, Energy Transition, Food and Biotechnology, Nanoscience and Semiconductor Technology, Engineering Health, and Water), with the Compel platform for battery research collaboration. The IEA department provides specialized courses in industrial electrical engineering, automation, power systems, and mechatronics. Vattenhallen Science Center handles public science engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compel: Competence and Excellence in Battery Research and Education for the Transport Sector - a collaboration platform between Lund University, Chalmers, and Uppsala University for battery technology and electrification research.
• Cirkulär byggindustri
• Energiomställningen
• Livsmedel och bioteknik

Products and services

• Civilingenjörsutbildning (Master of Science in Engineering) Five-year integrated engineering master's degree programs (Civilingenjör) at LTH covering disciplines including ecosystem engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, technical physics, technical nanoscience, chemical engineering, biotechnology, and industrial economics. Designed for prospective undergraduate engineering students seeking a Swedish-accredited engineering qualification that combines bachelor's and master's level education.
• Masterutbildning (Master's programmes) English-taught two-year master's degree programs at LTH including Sustainable Energy Technology, Energy and Environment Efficient Buildings, and various specialized engineering tracks. Targeted at students with a prior bachelor's degree, including international applicants seeking an English-medium engineering master's qualification.
• Kandidatutbildning i livsmedelsteknik (Bachelor's programme in Food Technology) Unique bachelor's program in food technology designed for professionals already working in the food industry, covering food production, raw materials, quality, food safety, health and leadership. Targets working professionals in the food production sector seeking a formal engineering qualification.
• Compel Platform Collaboration platform Competence and Excellence in Battery Research and Education for the Transport Sector (Compel), uniting Chalmers, Uppsala University, and LTH at Lund University, with industry council participation from Volvo Cars, AB Volvo and Scania. Funded by the Swedish Government at approximately 50 million SEK annually through 2029 to expand research and education in battery technology and electrification.
• Vattenhallen Science Center Science center providing hands-on science experiences for children and youth at LTH in Lund, including summer holiday activities and educational outreach programs. Operates as a public engagement and STEM outreach platform serving schools and families in the Lund region.
• Uppdragsutbildning (Commissioned Professional Education) Commissioned continuing education and professional development courses for working engineers and specialists, including a dedicated program in crisis preparedness for working specialists. Sold to organizations and individual professionals seeking targeted upskilling beyond degree programs.
• GreenBUILD (Erasmus+ Capacity Building Project) EU-funded Erasmus+ Capacity Building project (800,000 euros, 2026-2029) for developing sustainable, energy-efficient, and circular building education programs in Ukraine. LTH contributes its expertise in circular building processes and sustainable material use, partnering with universities from Türkiye, Estonia, Italy, and five Ukrainian institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ students sent on exchange studies annually to partner universities worldwide

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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AI capability16 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Chalmers tekniska högskolacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Three-university collaboration under the Compel platform for battery research and electrification of the transport sector. Universities have collaborated since 2022 to meet industry needs for research and education in battery technology and electrification.
• Uppsala universitetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Three-university collaboration under the Compel platform for battery research and electrification of the transport sector. Universities have collaborated since 2022 to meet industry needs for research and education in battery technology and electrification.
• Volvo Cars CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry council member of Compel platform, providing strategic direction for research areas critical to industry's future development in battery and electrification technology.
• AB VolvocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry council member of Compel platform, providing strategic direction for research areas critical to industry's future development in battery and electrification technology.
• Scania ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry council member of Compel platform, providing strategic direction for research areas critical to industry's future development in battery and electrification technology.
• European Spallation Source (ESS)coreTechnology or IntegrationMajor international research facility located in Lund. LTH collaborates with ESS and contributes to the development and use of this neutron research infrastructure.
• MAX IV LaboratorycoreTechnology or IntegrationSynchrotron radiation facility in Lund. LTH researchers use MAX IV for advanced materials research, including studies on wood samples for circular building applications.
• Swedish Electromobility CentremajorTechnology or IntegrationNational competence center for electromobility research in Sweden.
• Swedish Electricity Storage and Balancing Centre (SESBC)majorTechnology or IntegrationNational center focused on electricity storage and grid balancing technologies.
• CESTAP - Competence Centre in Sustainable Turbine fuels for Aviation and PowermajorTechnology or IntegrationCompetence center focused on sustainable fuels for aviation and power generation.
• LERU (League of European Research Universities)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of leading European research universities for collaboration on research and education policy.
• U21 (Universitas 21)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of research universities for student exchange and collaborative programs.
• IIE (Institute of International Education)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Global Engineering 3 exchange program facilitating student mobility.
• CESaers (Consortium of European Schools for Engineering)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of European engineering schools for collaboration and best practices exchange.
• Lund UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLTH is the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, operating within the larger university framework with shared resources, infrastructure, and governance.
• Mistra Mineral GovernanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch program on mineral governance. LTH collaborates with Mistra in organizing Almedalen Week seminars on critical minerals.
• LUPREP - Centre for Defense and ResilienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for defense and resilience at Lund University. LTH collaborates with LUPREP on defense research seminars during Almedalen Week.
• Erasmus+ GreenBUILD ConsortiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded project (800,000 euros, 2026-2029) strengthening education in sustainable and circular building in Ukraine. Partners include universities from Türkiye, Estland, Italien, and five Ukrainian institutions, with LTH contributing expertise in circular building processes and sustainable material use.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Sweden's other leading technical university, headquartered in Stockholm, offering comparable engineering, energy, and materials research programs. Direct competitor for Swedish government research funding, faculty recruitment, and top STEM students.
• Chalmers University of Technology: Gothenburg-based technical university and joint Compel platform partner with overlapping strengths in automotive electrification, materials science, and industrial research. Closest collaborative competitor in the Swedish engineering education market.
• Uppsala University: Comprehensive Swedish research university and the third Compel platform partner. Comparable in scale, public funding base, and breadth of STEM and energy research, with overlapping doctoral training programs.
• ETH Zurich: Europe's premier publicly-funded technical university, widely regarded as the benchmark for research output, doctoral training, and industry partnerships in engineering. Comparable governance model and applied-research positioning, but at materially larger scale.
• TU Delft: Dutch technical university with strong applied engineering, energy, and built-environment research profiles that overlap with LTH's Circular Building and Energy Transition profile areas.
• Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU): Scandinavian public technical university with comparable energy, materials, and built-environment research portfolios and similar reliance on government and EU funding.
• Technical University of Munich (TUM): German public technical university of similar scope in engineering research and industry partnerships, and a peer for Horizon Europe electrification and battery programs.

Regional players

• Technical University of Denmark (DTU): Nordic peer technical university with comparable engineering, energy, and sustainability research portfolios and similar publicly funded operating model. Competes with LTH across EU framework programs and Horizon Europe grant allocations.
• Aalto University: Finnish technical university formed from merging Helsinki University of Technology with economics and design schools. Comparable breadth across engineering design, energy research, and industry partnerships, though serving a different national funding base.
• Politecnico di Milano: Italy's leading public technical university with comparable breadth across engineering disciplines and applied industrial research collaborations across southern European industry partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LTHinfo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LunduniversityLTH
• Facebookfacebook.com/lundstekniskahogskola
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lunds-tekniska-h%C3%B6gskola
• Instagraminstagram.com/lth_lunduniversity

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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