The University of Gävle (Högskolan i Gävle) is a university college (högskola) in Gävle, Sweden. It was founded in 1977. The university offers about 50 study programmes and 400 courses in humanities, social and natural sciences, and technology.
Address: Kungsbäcksvägen 47, 801 76 Gävle, Sweden
Built Environment, Health-Promoting Working Life, Industrial Engineering and Management
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control, Software Engineering, Structural Engineering
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
The University of Gävle has a close collaboration with the surrounding society, including municipalities, regions and businesses. The university has a number of strategic partnerships with companies like Sandvik and is a member of the European University of Well-being (EUniWell).
Research:
Research at the University of Gävle is focused on four main areas: Built Environment, Health-Promoting Working Life, Industrial Engineering and Management, and Educational Sciences. 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***:
700
Current students***:
16000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
25000
Pros
A university with a strong focus on professional education and applied research. A close relationship with the surrounding society.
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 professional education with a strong connection to the surrounding society and a focus on applied research.
- Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Health Sciences, Research and Development, Sustainability Practices, Sustainable Development
*: 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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