Address: Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52 Växjö, Sweden
Entrepreneurship, Forestry and Wood Technology, Maritime Science
Linnaeus University (LNU) is a state university in the Småland region of Sweden. It has two campuses, located in Växjö and Kalmar. The university was established in 2010 by a merger of former Växjö University and Kalmar University College. It is named in honor of the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus.
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.
*: 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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