
Växjö, Sweden

Växjö, Sweden

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The university was ranked among the top 5 Swedish universities for student satisfaction by the Swedish Higher Education Authority. It also gained attention for its climate research in collaboration with the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and is notable for producing high-impact studies on renewable energy, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. Its motto “A university where everything is possible” represents its emphasis on accessibility and innovation.
A Swedish filmmaker, journalist, and television producer, Malik gained international recognition for directing the Acade... View More
A Swedish filmmaker, journalist, and television producer, Malik gained international recognition for directing the Academy Award-winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man (2013). The film won both the Oscar and BAFTA for Best Documentary Feature, marking him as one of Sweden’s most acclaimed modern storytellers. View Less
A Seychellois politician, academic, and environmental scientist. He served as the Minister for Environment and Energy of... View More
A Seychellois politician, academic, and environmental scientist. He served as the Minister for Environment and Energy of Seychelles and is currently the Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions at the United Nations. His work focuses on sustainable development and climate policy. View Less
A Ukrainian journalist, war correspondent, and documentary filmmaker. Known for his frontline reporting and investigativ... View More
A Ukrainian journalist, war correspondent, and documentary filmmaker. Known for his frontline reporting and investigative documentaries on conflict zones, Tsaplienko has been a leading voice in Ukrainian and European media, combining journalism with humanitarian advocacy. View Less
A Swedish journalist, author, and political commentator best known for her work covering Jewish diaspora communities aro... View More
A Swedish journalist, author, and political commentator best known for her work covering Jewish diaspora communities around the world. Her book Exile: Portraits of the Jewish Diaspora has been widely praised for its cultural insight and depth of field reporting. View Less
A Swedish political activist, media personality, and former TV host. She gained prominence through her work in political... View More
A Swedish political activist, media personality, and former TV host. She gained prominence through her work in political communication and broadcasting, often addressing issues of youth involvement in governance and media literacy. View Less
A Kosovan economist and politician serving as Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Trade in the Republic of Kosov... View More
A Kosovan economist and politician serving as Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Trade in the Republic of Kosovo. An alumna of Linnaeus University’s economics programme, she has been instrumental in advancing Kosovo’s foreign investment and SME development strategies. View Less
A Swedish professional golfer who has competed internationally on the Nordic Golf League and European Challenge Tour. He... View More
A Swedish professional golfer who has competed internationally on the Nordic Golf League and European Challenge Tour. He began his career while studying at Linnaeus University, which has a strong tradition of supporting sports excellence. View Less
A noted Kurdish-Swedish author, journalist, and cultural commentator. His work focuses on Middle Eastern literature, id... View More
A noted Kurdish-Swedish author, journalist, and cultural commentator. His work focuses on Middle Eastern literature, identity, and political commentary. As a Linnaeus University graduate, he has contributed to multicultural literary dialogues in Sweden. View Less
A Bangladeshi-Swedish journalist, human-rights defender, and editor-in-chief of Independent World Report. After completi... View More
A Bangladeshi-Swedish journalist, human-rights defender, and editor-in-chief of Independent World Report. After completing his studies at Linnaeus University, he became a leading advocate for press freedom and human rights, often featured in global human-rights forums. View Less
A Swedish politician and member of the Social Democratic Party. He has served in regional and national political roles, ... View More
A Swedish politician and member of the Social Democratic Party. He has served in regional and national political roles, focusing on educational reform and public administration. His time at Linnaeus University provided him with the academic grounding that shaped his later policy work. View Less
Linnaeus University campuses in Växjö and Kalmar feature modern, sustainable infrastructure designed with accessibility and environmental performance in mind. For example, the buildings at the Kalmar campus are LEED Gold-certified, feature renewable energy systems, and a strong emphasis on low-carbon construction. Outdoor elements and the campus environment prioritise pedestrian and bicycle access, with facilities like large bicycle garages and electric-vehicle charging stations.
Student life at Linnaeus University is active and inclusive, with student unions, associations, theme nights, sports events, excursions and social gatherings organised regularly. The university emphasises work-life-study balance, encouraging students to join clubs, participate in campus events and enjoy the local environment in Växjö and Kalmar.


The university’s Career Center offers services for current students, doctoral candidates and alumni — including career counselling, assistance with CVs and cover letters, and internships or degree-project listings via its Career Portal. The portal allows students to register, search jobs/internships, upload CVs, and engage with employers. The “Working and living in the Linnaeus Region” page also provides advice on the local labour market, connecting education to regional job-opportunities.
The below information is required while
completing the university application :
Applicants must fulfil the general entry requirements, which include successful completion of upper-secondary school (or equivalent) and meeting language requirements including English.
Applicants must satisfy any specific programme entry requirements (for example particular subject credits from previous education) as defined for each Bachelor programme on the programme page.
Applicants whose completed education is not in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English, German or French must provide official translations of certificates/diplomas into Swedish or English.
English language proficiency must be demonstrated (for many programmes this means equivalent to Swedish “English 6”, and for some programmes an IELTS/TOEFL equivalent is accepted).
All applications must be submitted via the Swedish national application portal (UniversityAdmissions.se) by the specified deadlines (typically mid-January for autumn intake, mid-August for spring intake) for first and second cycle studies.
Know moreThe university maintains close ties with Swedish and international industries to ensure employability and practical training for students. Career events, industry workshops, and collaboration projects with major employers such as IKEA, Ericsson, and Volvo are regular features of Linnaeus University’s recruitment landscape. Several programmes, particularly in business, engineering, and IT, include internships and co-op placements with industry partners, which often lead to job offers upon graduation. The university’s Career Counselling and Support Centre also organizes annual “Career Days,” bringing together companies from across Scandinavia to recruit graduates.


Linnaeus University is recognized for its strong international orientation, applied research, and sustainability initiatives. It has over 2,000 international students from 90+ countries and partnerships with more than 600 universities worldwide.


Linnaeus University was awarded first place in the “Climate Students” rankings, which evaluates Swedish universities on their climate work—such as reducing CO₂ emissions from flights, implementing an ambitious climate action plan and its execution.
The university’s School of Business & Economics received accreditation from AACSB, an international quality mark for business education, signifying its programmes meet high global standards.
Linnaeus University was formally established through the merger of the former Växjö University and Kalmar University College, creating a larger institution with expanded capacity and academic reach.
The university is a hub for innovation and applied research. Its Knowledge Environments focus on interdisciplinary themes such as Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Health Innovation, and Maritime Studies. Linnaeus University houses several research centres including the Centre for Data Intensive Sciences and Applications (DISA) and Linnaeus University Centre for Ecology and Evolution in Microbial Model Systems (EEMiS). The university actively collaborates with national agencies like the Swedish Research Council (VR) and Vinnova to support advanced projects. It also operates Innovation Offices that help students and researchers patent, commercialize, and launch new technologies.

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