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Linnaeus University

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world rank  1185

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University Overview

Established in 1977, Linnéuniversitetet (Linnaeus University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Växjö (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kronoberg County. This institution also has a branch campus in Kalmar. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Linnéuniversitetet (LNU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Linnéuniversitetet (LNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 48-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, 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

Linnaeus University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Linnaeus University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Linnaeus University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Linnaeus University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Linnaeus University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym LNU
Founded 1977
Motto
Colours
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University Location

Address Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52
Växjö
351 95 Kronoberg County
Sweden
Linnaeus University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Linnaeus University Phone Number (772) 28 80 00
Linnaeus University Fax Number (480) 44 60 32
Other locations Kalmar

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Recognition and Accreditation

Linnaeus University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2010


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Linnéuniversitetet'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 Linnaeus 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

Linnaeus University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Linnaeus 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 Linnaeus University's academic range and degree level offering.



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

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

Linnaeus University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Linnaeus University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Linnaeus 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 Linnaeus University.



Linnaeus 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) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Linnaeus 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

Linnaeus University Admission Info


Linnaeus University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Linnaeus University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and 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


Linnaeus University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Linnaeus University's Admission Office Admission Office

Linnaeus University, Admissions Office
Växjö 351 95



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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 Linnaeus University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Linnaeus University Size and Profile


Linnaeus University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Linnaeus University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


Linnaeus University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Linnaeus University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Linnaeus University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Linnaeus 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.


Linnaeus University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Linnaeus University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Linnaeus University Facilities


Linnaeus University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Linnaeus University's Library


Linnaeus University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Linnaeus University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Linnaeus University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Linnaeus University Services


Linnaeus University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Linnaeus University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Linnaeus University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Linnaeus University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Linnaeus University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Linnaeus University Academic Structure

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


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Memberships and Affiliations

Linnaeus University Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)


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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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