Mälardalen University

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   The short answer

   Mälardalen University is a public university in Sweden with campuses in Västerås and Eskilstuna. It suits international applicants who want a smaller programme catalogue with diploma-level options and a practical focus across a few named subject areas.

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   What you can study

   The university lists 40 programmes at diploma level. Examples include Addiction Studies, Administrative Professional, Advanced 3D Animation and 3D Modelling, Advanced Film Production, Advanced Game Development, Advanced Visual Effects (VFX) and Virtual Production, and several Business Administration options including Accounting, Digital Marketing, Financial Services, General Business, and Human Resources.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, document deadlines, and whether any programme-specific conditions apply. The university’s website is http://www.mdh.se/; confirm the current admission steps there before applying.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current fee with the admissions office. Tuition is charged in SEK, and living costs in Sweden will still need to be budgeted separately.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm that on the programme page before applying. Also check visa requirements, document legalisation or translation needs, and whether your chosen programme is offered at the campus you want in Västerås or Eskilstuna.

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   How it compares

   Among 36 universities in Sweden, Mälardalen University sits on the smaller side of the published programme picture, with 40 listed programmes rather than a very broad catalogue. Its main distinguishing point is that it is public and has two Swedish locations, with an environmentally certified profile noted in its summary.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.