Blekinge Institute of Technology

A university with a focus on digitalisation of society & innovation for sustainable growth

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We conduct education and research at a high international level, focusing on the digitalisation of society and innovation for sustainable growth. Characteristic of Blekinge Institute of Technology, BTH, is the close cooperation with trade, industry and society, which permeates both education and research at regional, national and international level.

What is Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) best known for?

Our distinctive focus on the digitalisation of society and sustainability makes our education sharp and creates cutting edge research. The university is among the world´s most outstanding higher education institutions within software engineering and sustainable development.

We offer courses and programmes that prepare our students for the societal challenges of tomorrow, developing useful skillsets. Our focus on innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship influence the content of all programmes.

Our researchers deliver solutions to both short and long-term societal challenges while actively participating in our undergraduate education giving students access to cutting edge research.

BTH’s size makes us able to adapt quickly to the needs of society and that makes us relevant in the present as well as in the future. Here our students quickly get to know one another and students can easily get in contact with teaching staff and other employees as well as industry and society. This creates a rewarding, interesting and safe study environment.

Life on campus is multicultural as we attract students and staff from all around the world. We also collaborate in exchange programmes and networks with universities in Europe and other parts of the world.

Our two campuses are both located in the south-east of Sweden, right by the Baltic Sea and with fantastic environments, close to nature, culture and entertainment.

What kind of programmes does BTH offer?

We offer 8 master’s programmes, taught in English. Find your master’s programme:

Two-year programmes

Master’s Programme in Computer Science, 120 hp ↗️

Master’s Programme in Industrial Economics and Management, 120 hp ↗️

Master’s Programme in Mechanical Engineering – Structural Mechanics, 120 hp ↗️

Master’s Programme in Software Engineering, 120 hp ↗️

Master’s Programme in Telecommunication Systems, 120 hp ↗️

One-year programmes

Master’s Programme in Software Engineering, 60 hp ↗️

Master’s Programme in Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability, 60 hp ↗️

MBA Programme, 60 hp ↗️

What are ties to local industry like?

BTH has a strategic collaboration with world-renowned companies e.g. a number of internationally active business partners such as Ericsson, Volvo, Telenor, NKT, Alfa Laval, Dynapac and SAAB Kockums.

Bleking Tekniska Högskolan Campus
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