Kristiantad University

About us

Location Kristianstad, Sweden Funding Type Public
No of Students NA Establishment University
Founded In 1977 Estimated Cost of Living NA
Address Elmetorpsvägen 15

About the University of Kristianstad

There are some of the country's best education programs that lead to work. A small but at the same time high school gathered on a campus. We are proud of our 14,000 students and the diversity they represent. Our keywords are proximity, transparency, equality and respect.

Leading university seat

Kristianstad University must be a leading university in some of the country's most sought after academic programs, adapted to the future of working life. 

Our education is the country's best

60 programs and 300 courses, characterized by scientific, research and high educational quality. The Ecology Program, Dental Hygiene Program, Master's Program in Psychology and Gastronomy Program received highest marks and ranked as best in the country in the University Chancellor's Evaluations.  
All our courses can be found here

Research

Our research is characterized by being challenging, practical and integrated with our educational areas. We are working strategically to strengthen research in the fields of food, health and water. 
Read more about our research 

Close to work

We are the only university that offers vocational education in all undergraduate programs. Close to work is Kristianstad's main visionary vision. Our students are employable and well prepared for working life. Read more about vocational education

 

Internationally

At the University of Kristianstad, international collaboration is an obvious and we are actively working to increase international mobility for both students and employees. 
Read more about international cooperation

Read more about studying abroad

Bostadsgaranti

One of the prerequisites for the studies to function is a good housing situation. Therefore, students are offered housing guarantees in the municipality. Read more about home insurance

History

We belong to the older new colleges. Kristianstad University 
was formed in 1977 in connection with the new university reform, but Kristianstad has educated teachers since 1835 and nurses since 1893. Since 1995, our campus has been in beautiful and state-owned former P6 regiment buildings. 

Signed by Magna Charta

For the University of Kristianstad , the signature means that the university adheres to the academic ideals that the Magna Charta Observatoryworks for, as well as actively participating in international discussions on research ethics, academia's social responsibility and democracy development. Over 800 universities from more than 80 countries have signed Magna Charta. 

UN Global Compact and PRME

Kristianstad University is a member of the UN Global Compact and  is part of the PRME network , a platform for the development of responsible and sustainable economics education.

 

Why?

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