| Location | Halmstad, Sweden | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 5158 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1983 | Estimated Cost of Living | 81900 SEK |
| Address | Kristian IV:s väg 3 |
In 1983, Halmstad University was recognized as an independent institution. At that time, it had a few hundred students and a staff of 40 people. Currently, the University has about 9,100 students and 600 employees. It offers approximately 40-degree programs and 130 courses at different levels; with postgraduate degrees in Innovation Science, Information Technology, and Health and Lifestyle.
But everything started in the 1970's, when the so-called N-committee was set up to pave the way for a university in Halmstad. Here are some highlights from the history of the University.
In 2013, the University governing board adopted a new vision and a new research and education strategy for Halmstad University – at the same time as Halmstad University in 2013 celebrated its 30 years as an independent higher institution. It is these important guidelines that indicate the direction of the University until 2020. The Vision is our beacon – something to strive for. The research and education strategy sets our major goals for the future, and also adds a basis for how they will be achieved.
Our vision expresses a long-term goal – a beacon to strive for. It can mean different things to different people in different positions at the University. However, all employees contribute to the efforts to help reaching this vision. Irrespective if working in administration, service, teaching or research, you need to put your working tasks in relation to the vision´s three words: ”how do I contribute, through my work, to create value, drive innovation and develop society?”
Through research and education, our University creates a variety of values for individuals as well as for society at large. It is about social, cultural and economic values that benefit both the public and the private sectors. We represent and safeguard the basic democratic values such as justice, openness, respect, responsibility and participation. At the same time, we will help to develop academic values such as freedom, integrity and quality. We will always have the need to ensure and protect independent and curiosity-driven research but also to safeguard the scientific variety. Every employee contributes in creating value – for our University, for students, researchers and society at large.
Innovation is a concept that has characterised Halmstad University from day one. For decades, the University’s employees have encouraged innovation by working differently, breaking new grounds and being trans-boundary. We speak today of Halmstad University as the Innovation Driven University. Innovation happens in the meetings of different areas of knowledge, skills and experience. Being innovative implies fostering new ideas, behaviours and approaches. Everybody can encourage innovation in their work by being innovative in their tasks. It is also through innovative and creative thinking that we develop new knowledge – that leaves its mark in society.
When we develop newly acquired knowledge through research, and spread knowledge through education, we become a significant force in society. The innovations developed at our University, often in collaboration with industry and the public sector, create added values for the whole society. Preferably, we should stay ahead by anticipating future social changes; therefore, developing education and research to meet future needs and requirements. Ultimately, this is the way we can help to create a better world.
Halmstad University is a young and creative university. We work across subject boundaries to generate knowledge and solve challenging problems. Our distinguished researchers also give you, as a student, a push forward – you can be absolutely sure that you will take the latest knowledge within your subject with you.
Our educations are among the best in the country when it comes to collaborating with employers. Year after year, we continue to be at the top in Confederation of Swedish Enterprise’s benchmarking. Your studies will have a close connection to the reality you will later be working in.
Unique educations are one of the main reasons why our students have chosen Halmstad University. We combine subject fields in new and exciting ways in order to meet a changing world and new competence requirements.
As a student studying at a smaller university, you will be seen more. The classes are often smaller and the contact between students, teachers and researchers is closer. It gives you a greater ability to contribute and impact your education, more hands-on learning, and better access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities while also being more affordable.
It also results in short distances on campus – you will never have to go far regardless if you’re studying, want a coffee break, or need to borrow books.
Students unable to find accommodation is a well-known problem in many university cities. In Halmstad, the situation is better. If you start looking in good time, we can almost promise you that it will work out.
We are located in one of Sweden’s greenest, most liveable and most innovative small cities. Located a short drive from Gothenburg in one direction, and the Malmö-Copenhagen metro area in the other, Halmstad itself is an oasis of calm offering a peaceful study environment and riverside setting. It's located by the ocean, with a quaint city centre and cycling distance to all of it. We also have Sweden’s most famous beach!
Halmstad often gets top grade as a student city and has a reputation of offering Sweden’s best Fresher’s Week. You’ll find student organisations for many different interests and a rich culture and entertainment life on campus as well as in the city centre.
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