Address: Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52 Växjö, Sweden
Entrepreneurship, Forestry and Wood Technology, Maritime Science
Linnaeus University was formed on 1 January 2010, when Växjö University and Kalmar University College (Högskolan i Kalmar) merged. It is a Swedish university in the Småland region and takes its name from the scientist Carl Linnaeus.
The university works on two campuses, in Växjö and in Kalmar. The Kalmar campus is at Universitetskajen in the centre of Kalmar and was inaugurated in 2021.
Teaching and research are organised in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Technology, together with a School of Business and Economics and a Board of Teacher Education.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Materials, Mathematics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Linnaeus University has partnerships with over 500 universities in more than 60 countries. It has close collaborations with companies and organizations in the region, including IKEA.
Research:
Linnaeus University’s research is characterized by its interdisciplinary approach and its focus on sustainability and innovation. Key research areas include entrepreneurship, forestry and wood technology, and maritime science.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2100
Current students***:
40000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
50000
Pros
A modern university with a strong focus on sustainability and entrepreneurship. A close relationship with industry and a beautiful natural environment.
Cons
The university is relatively new and may not have the same level of international recognition as some of the older Swedish universities. The two-campus structure can be a disadvantage for some students.
Best For
Students who are looking for a modern and sustainable university with a focus on entrepreneurship and close ties to the regional industry.
Luleå University of Technology lists mining and metallurgical engineering, space science and wood technology.
With agricultural sciences, forestry and veterinary medicine, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is a specialised Swedish university with a land-based focus.
Umeå University combines life sciences, Arctic research and public health.
Marine science, political science and business appear at University of Gothenburg, which also has a broad faculty structure.
Engineering, computer science and education are the listed fields of Linköping University.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
Norway's University of South-Eastern Norway lists maritime operations and micro and nano systems technology.
In Canada, Toronto Metropolitan University covers media and communications, entrepreneurship and engineering.
Germany's Universität Rostock lists maritime systems and ocean technology with life sciences and biotechnology.
In the United Kingdom, Bangor University concentrates on marine science, environmental science and psychology.
Poland's University of Gdańsk lists oceanography and marine biology with biotechnology and chemistry.
*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 was Linnaeus University created?
It was formed on 1 January 2010 by merging Växjö University and Kalmar University College.
Who is the university named after?
It is named after Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist and scientist.
Where are its campuses?
The two campuses are in Växjö and in Kalmar, in the Småland region of southern Sweden.
What is new on the Kalmar campus?
The Kalmar campus at Universitetskajen, in the central city, was inaugurated in 2021.
Which faculties does it have?
Arts and Humanities, Health and Life Sciences, Social Sciences and Technology.
Is the business school a faculty?
The School of Business and Economics is listed separately from the four faculties, and a Board of Teacher Education covers teacher education.
Environmental Impact, Environmental Technologies, Innovation, Research and Development, Sustainable Development
*: 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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