Dalarna University (Högskolan Dalarna) is a university college (högskola) in the province of Dalarna, Sweden. It has campuses in Falun and Borlänge. The university offers a wide range of courses and programmes, with a focus on flexible learning and a close relationship with students.
Address: Högskolegatan 2, 791 88 Falun, Sweden
Tourism, Health Care, Engineering
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering, Structural Engineering, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Dalarna University has close cooperation with regional businesses and the public sector. The university is known for its flexible learning options, including a wide range of distance learning courses.
Research:
Research at Dalarna University is focused on six main areas: Health and Welfare, Education and Learning, Complex Systems – Microdata Analysis, Steel Forming and Surface Engineering, Tourism and Leisure, and Urban Studies.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
800
Current students***:
16000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
30000
Pros
A university with a focus on flexible learning and a close relationship with students. A beautiful natural environment and a good quality of life.
Cons
The university is not a full research university and has limited rights to award doctoral degrees. The two-campus structure can be a disadvantage for some students.
Best For
Students who value a flexible learning environment and a close relationship with teachers, and who enjoy a beautiful natural setting.
- Health Sciences, Healthcare, Human-Centered Design, Learning Management System (LMS), Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices, User experience (UX), 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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