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Örebro University

Örebro University
Address: Fakultetsgatan 1, 701 82 Örebro, Sweden
Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Food and Health, Criminology

Örebro University is a state university in Örebro, Sweden. The university has its roots in the Örebro branch of Uppsala University, which was established in 1967. It became an independent university college in 1977 and was granted full university status in 1999.

Diplomas*:

Domains taught:

Status:

Partnerships:

Örebro University has a strong tradition of collaboration with the surrounding community, both with the private and public sectors. It has strategic partnerships with companies like Atlas Copco.

Research:

Research at Örebro University is conducted within a number of strong research environments. Some of the most prominent are robotics and intelligent systems, food and health, and criminology. The university is also home to the Center for Criminological and Psychosocial Research (CAPS).

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

1400

Current students***:

17000

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

30000

Pros

A young and dynamic university with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research. A friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Cons

The university has a relatively low international ranking and may not be as well-known internationally as some of the older Swedish universities.

Best For

Students who are looking for a modern and interdisciplinary university with a friendly atmosphere and a focus on relevant societal issues.

*: 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: 

  1. known locally
  2. known locally and internationally
  3. is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
  4. 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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