Address: Elmetorpsvägen 15, 291 39 Kristianstad, Sweden
Teacher Education, Nursing, Business Administration
Kristianstad University (Högskolan Kristianstad) is a university college (högskola) in Kristianstad, Sweden. It was founded in 1977. The university offers education and research in a number of fields, with a particular focus on teacher education, nursing, and business administration.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Food Science, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Kristianstad University has a close collaboration with the surrounding society, including municipalities, regions and businesses. The university is known for its work-integrated learning, where students get to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting.
Research:
Research at Kristianstad University is focused on two main areas: Education Science and Health Science. The research is characterized by its close connection to practice and its focus on solving societal challenges.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
500
Current students***:
14000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
25000
Pros
A university with a strong focus on professional education, such as teacher education and nursing. A close relationship with the surrounding society and a focus on work-integrated learning.
Cons
The university has a relatively narrow focus and is not a full research university.
Best For
Students who are interested in a professional education, such as teacher education or nursing, with a strong focus on work-integrated learning.
*: 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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