At Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) education and research are of a very high international standard. We are the most distinctly profiled higher education institution in Sweden, with a clear focus on applied IT and innovation for sustainable growth. BTH carries on research - often frontline research - in all its programme areas, securing the vital link between education and research. Our vision is to be a globally attractive knowledge community within applied IT and innovation for sustainable growth. The Institute was founded in 1989 and has today approximaltey 8,400 students, whereof 1,100 are from other countries than Sweden. For more information please visit www.bth.se.