OpenFieldSituated on the modern riverfront Campus Sundsvall of Mid Sweden University (Mittuniversitetet), the Makerspace integrates research from the Sensible Things that Communicate (STC) and Transformative Technologies research centres. Formerly known as Tvätteriet, this state-of-the-art facility features high-precision multi-material 3D printers, laser machining centers, wireless sensor testbeds, and the world-leading Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre (NVC) prototyping labs.
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Merit-based scholarship awarded to exceptional applicants enrolling in Master's programs in Sensor Systems, Computer Engineering, or Sports Tech.
Fully funded PhD candidate position developing mmWave radar sensors, machine learning signal classification, and environmental sensor nodes for smart forestry.
Two-year technical master's training engineers in IoT architecture, embedded C programming, sensor calibration, and antenna design.
Unique master's program utilizing wind tunnels and treadmill biomechanics labs to optimize ski glides, carbon fiber composites, and athletic telemetry.
Two-year funded research fellowship developing biodegradable printed electronics, cellulose batteries, and passive RFID sensors on paper substrates.
4-month applied fabrication internship assisting researchers and regional industry partners in rapid mechanical prototyping and hardware debugging.
7.5 ECTS distance course with practical Makerspace lab kits covering LoRaWAN gateway configuration, MQTT broker deployment, and low-power hardware design.
Tuition fees and student contributions vary across degree levels and residency status. Verified opportunity records list typical costs between SEK 148,000/year (Full international fee before 75% scholarship reduction) and departmental funding packages.
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Mid Sweden University Makerspace (Mittuniversitetet):
Head of STC Research Centre & Professor of Embedded Systems · Camera Sensor Networks, Edge AI for Visual Measurement, Energy-Autonomous Embedded Systems, Industrial IoT Applications
Professor of Electronic Systems & Radar Sensors · High-Frequency Radar Systems, Microwave Sensor Design, Antenna Integration, Non-Destructive Material Testing
Professor of Sports Technology & Biomechanics · Winter Sports Equipment Dynamics, Tribology of Ski Bases, Wearable Sensor Biomechanics, Aerodynamic Optimization
Facts reflect official Mid Sweden University Makerspace (Mittuniversitetet) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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