Blekinge Institute of Technology

What is your university all about?


Blekinge Institute of Technology, BTH, focuses on the digitalisation of society and sustainability. BTH is situated in Karlskrona in the south of Sweden. BTH offers profession-oriented study programmes in engineering, industrial economics, spatial planning, sustainability, and health and focuses on society’s future needs and challenges. Our courses or programmes are of high quality, student-centred, and linked to research, and many are intended for both national and international students.

BTH conducts research on digitalisation and sustainability, which is often conducted in collaboration with industry, public authorities, and civil society. The research is conducted in nine different areas, and BTH has high ambitions – in some fields, such as software engineering and sustainability, we are ranked world-class.

Some 100 collaborations with higher education institutions in Europe and another 35 or so outside Europe give our students opportunities to build global networks.  

Why is international cooperation important for your university?


International cooperation is important to BTH because it enriches academic and research environments, offering students, staff, and researchers opportunities to engage with global perspectives. This helps in enhancing the quality of education, broadening the scope of research, and fostering cultural exchange. By working with international partners, the university can address global challenges more effectively while preparing students for an interconnected world.

Why is your involvement with SIREUS important for your university?


SIREUS serves as a strategic platform to deepen and expand its existing collaborations in the USA while creating opportunities for new partnerships and innovative forms of cooperation. SIREUS is expected to enhance knowledge exchange, joint research initiatives, and student mobility by fostering stronger academic and research connections. Additionally, BTH's profile will gain greater visibility in USA.

What is the most important aspect of the SIREUS project for your university?


Initially, BTH aims to facilitate student and researcher mobility between institutions and explore opportunities for collaboration in education and research. In the long run, BTH seeks to leverage the SIREUS network to establish joint research projects in areas of mutual interest by exploring available external funding opportunities.

Why should students, researchers and faculty spend time at Blekinge Institute of Technology?


Students, researchers, and faculty will find a dynamic and innovative environment at BTH that fosters collaboration, creativity, and personal growth. With a strong reputation in technology, sustainable development, and innovation, BTH offers exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects to address global challenges.

Being a smaller university, BTH offers the advantage of close-knit relationships between students and faculty, ensuring personalized attention and mentorship. With a multicultural and international community, the campus culture is welcoming and inclusive.

Located in the scenic city of Karlskrona, BTH offers an enriching lifestyle, combining top-tier education and research with a vibrant, collaborative community. At BTH, individuals are part of an environment dedicated to positively impacting both academia and society.

What can you tell us about life outside your university?


BTH’s campuses are located by the sea, which creates a special atmosphere. On campus, there are lecture halls and libraries, restaurants and cafes, student housing, a students’ union, and the unique opportunity to swim in the sea.
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Karlskrona was founded in 1680 as the site of the country’s new naval port and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998, thanks to its grand churches and squares, parade streets, and naval base that attract visitors worldwide. All this is in the middle of the archipelago – an archipelago that UNESCO has designated as one of seven biosphere reserves in Sweden. Karlskrona also offers a richly varied business community in unique environments where the old meets the new. Close cooperation between BTH and the business sector has led several of Karlskrona’s companies to become leaders in several new knowledge areas.

Contact


Web: www.bth.se/eng/
Phone:  +46 4 55 38 50 00
Address:
Valhallavägen 10
371 79 Karlskrona, Blekinge