Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Food and Health, Criminology
Örebro University grew out of a branch of Uppsala University set up in the Swedish city of Örebro in 1967. In 1977 that branch merged with other local colleges, among them the College of Physical Education and Sport Science founded in 1966, to form Örebro University College. Full university status followed in 1999, and the university is now organised in three faculties and a set of schools.
In 2010 the university received degree-awarding powers in medicine. Its schools include Business, Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Humanities and Education, and Music, Theatre and Art. A school for hospitality, culinary arts and meal science is located at Grythyttan, a separate campus from the main one in Örebro.
Both the university and QS give a figure of about 17,000 students, and QS lists subject areas ranging from humanities, law and social science to science, technology, health care, medicine, education, music and sport science. The Örebro student union dates from 1963, several years before the Uppsala branch arrived in the city.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Food Science, Life Sciences, Robotics, Software Engineering, Statistics
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Örebro University has a strong tradition of collaboration with the surrounding community, both with the private and public sectors. It has strategic partnerships with companies like Atlas Copco.
Research:
Research at Örebro University is conducted within a number of strong research environments. Some of the most prominent are robotics and intelligent systems, food and health, and criminology. The university is also home to the Center for Criminological and Psychosocial Research (CAPS).
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1400
Current students***:
17000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
30000
Pros
A young and dynamic university with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research. A friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Cons
The university has a relatively low international ranking and may not be as well-known internationally as some of the older Swedish universities.
Best For
Students who are looking for a modern and interdisciplinary university with a friendly atmosphere and a focus on relevant societal issues.
Università degli Studi di Parma in Italy is listed for food science and technology, engineering and pharmacy, which overlaps with food and health research.
Also in Italy, Università degli Studi di Verona works in computer science, biotechnology and life sciences.
In Germany, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen unites neuroscience and cognitive science with machine learning.
Universität Potsdam in Germany covers earth and environmental sciences and cognitive science.
In the United Kingdom, Royal Veterinary College teaches veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing and biosciences.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
How did higher education in Örebro begin?
A branch of Uppsala University was established in the city in 1967, and the College of Physical Education and Sport Science had been founded a year earlier. These units merged in 1977 into Örebro University College.
When did the college become a university?
Full university status was granted in 1999. Before that, Örebro University College had existed since 1977.
What changed for medicine in 2010?
The university was given degree-awarding powers in medicine in 2010. Details of the medical programme are published on the university's website.
How is the university structured?
It has three faculties and a number of schools, among them Business, Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Science and Technology. A school for hospitality, culinary arts and meal science is based at Grythyttan.
About how many students are enrolled?
Both the university and QS give about 17,000 students. The figure is rounded, so treat it as approximate.
Which locations does the university use?
The main campus is in Örebro, with Grythyttan as a separate campus for hospitality and meal science. Students should check the school pages for the building where a programme is taught.
What kinds of subjects can be studied?
According to QS, the range covers humanities, law, social science, science, technology, health care, medicine, education, music and sport science. Programme lists and entry requirements are published on the university's website.
Food Safety, Health Sciences, Innovation, Robotics, Sustainable Development, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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