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Halmstad University

country rank  21
world rank  2070

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University Overview

Founded in 1983, Högskolan i Halmstad (Halmstad University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Halmstad (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Halland County. This institution also has a branch campus in Varberg. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Högskolan i Halmstad (HH) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Högskolan i Halmstad (HH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 42-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Halmstad University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Halmstad University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Halmstad University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Halmstad University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Halmstad University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym HH
Founded 1983
Motto The Innovation Driven University
Colours
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University Location

Address PO Box 823, Kristina IV s väg 3
Halmstad
301 18 Halland County
Sweden
Halmstad University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Halmstad University Phone Number (35) 167 100
Halmstad University Fax Number (35) 148 533
Other locations Varberg

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Recognition and Accreditation

Halmstad University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Halmstad University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1983


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Högskolan i Halmstad's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Halmstad University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Halmstad University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Halmstad University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Halmstad University's academic range and degree level offering.



Halmstad University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Halmstad University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Halmstad University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Halmstad University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Halmstad University.



Halmstad University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Halmstad University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Halmstad University Admission Info


Halmstad University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Halmstad University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Halmstad University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

For more information, international students can visit the following website URL: https://www.hh.se/english/education/find-your-education.html


Halmstad University's Admission Office Admission Office

Halmstad University, PO Box 823
Halmstad 301 18
35 167 100


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Halmstad University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Halmstad University Size and Profile


Halmstad University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Halmstad University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Halmstad University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Halmstad University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Halmstad University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Halmstad University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Halmstad University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Halmstad University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Halmstad University Facilities


Halmstad University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Halmstad University's Library


Halmstad University's Housing University Housing

Yes

For detailed information on Högskolan i Halmstad's available accommodations and the process of travel and arrival, students can visit the official website: https://www.hh.se/student-web/content-a-z/admitted-student/travel-arrival-and-accommodation.html


Halmstad University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Halmstad University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Halmstad University Services


Halmstad University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

Högskolan i Halmstad offers the following financial aids to students:

  1. Scholarships for international students applying to Master's programmes at Halmstad University, including:
    • Halmstad University scholarships, which cover 25% or 50% of the tuition fee and will be deducted from the tuition fee. The scholarship will not cover living costs and there are no grants for family members.
    • Scholarships offered by the Swedish Institute
  2. Scholarships for exchange students through Erasmus, which cover most of the expenses during the period abroad and are provided by the student's home university

For more information on scholarships and financial aid at Högskolan i Halmstad, please visit the following URL: https://www.hh.se/english/education/apply-to-halmstad-university/scholarships.html


Halmstad University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Halmstad University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Högskolan i Halmstad offers distance learning opportunities. For information about professional development and collaboration, you can visit their website at https://www.hh.se/english/collaboration/professional-development.html.


Halmstad University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Halmstad University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Halmstad University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Högskolan i Halmstad's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Halmstad University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Högskolan i Halmstad's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Association of Swedish Higher Education (SUHF)
  • Nordic Association of University Administrators (NUAS)


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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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