University Overview
Established in 1813, Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan (The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Stockholm (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Stockholm County. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet (Ministry of Education and Research), Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan (GIH) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan (GIH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 212-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. GIH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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very small-sized
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| Name (English) | The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences |
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| Name | Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan |
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| Acronym | GIH |
| Founded | 1813 |
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University Location
| Address | Box 5626 Stockholm 114 86 Stockholm County Sweden |
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(8) 402 22 00 |
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(8) 402 22 80 |
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