Halmstad University is a university college (högskola) in Halmstad, Sweden. It offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in a variety of fields. The university is known for its focus on innovation and its close collaboration with the private and public sectors.
Address: Kristian IV:s väg 3, 301 18 Halmstad, Sweden
Information Technology, Innovation Sciences, Health and Lifestyle
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Software Engineering, Telecommunications
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Halmstad University has extensive collaboration with the business sector and the public sector, and many of its programs include internships or other forms of work-integrated learning. The university has a number of strategic partnerships with companies like Getinge and is a member of the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL).
Research:
Research at Halmstad University is focused on three main areas: Information Technology, Innovation Sciences, and Health and Lifestyle. The research is characterized by its interdisciplinary nature and its focus on solving real-world problems.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
650
Current students***:
11000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
20000
Pros
A university with a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Close collaboration with the private and public sectors and a good track record in applied research.
Cons
The university is not a full research university and has limited rights to award doctoral degrees.
Best For
Students who are interested in an innovative and applied education with a strong connection to the business sector and a focus on entrepreneurship.
- Agile Methodology, Health Sciences, Information Technology (IT), Innovation, Project Management, Research and Development, 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 …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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