
Malmo, Sweden

Malmo, Sweden

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The university’s USP stems from its strong focus on urban, cross-disciplinary and international education and research. It has carved out a niche in areas such as sustainability, digitalisation, health sciences, media and design, migration and globalisation studies. Its recent elevation to full university status (from January 2018) marks an achievement in institutional development and research capacity.
A graduate in interaction/visual design who turned his passion for drawing into a career in the indie game industry; he... View More
A graduate in interaction/visual design who turned his passion for drawing into a career in the indie game industry; he built the basis for the game Rain World while at Malmö University and works internationally from a laptop. View Less
Formerly battling addiction, she transformed her life through a social-work programme at Malmö University and is now CE... View More
Formerly battling addiction, she transformed her life through a social-work programme at Malmö University and is now CEO of treatment/education organisation SONA Connect & Academy. View Less
A criminology graduate who works as a probation officer, helping clients change direction in life; she emphasizes that h... View More
A criminology graduate who works as a probation officer, helping clients change direction in life; she emphasizes that her career grew from the criminology programme at Malmö University. View Less
Listed among the Malmö University alumni category; her profile indicates engagement in public or political work.
Listed in the category of Malmö University alumni; a graduate whose details reflect international connection.
Engineer and academic who served as Vice Chancellor of Malmö University before moving on to other academic leadership r... View More
Engineer and academic who served as Vice Chancellor of Malmö University before moving on to other academic leadership roles. View Less
As per the alumni list category, a graduate of Malmö University, engaged in public-policy or NGO work.
Malmö University’s campus buildings include modern, purpose-built facilities such as the “Nereus” Student Centre (address Neptuniplan 7) which provides a central student services hub. The university also uses the “Niagara” building for the Faculties of Technology & Society and Culture & Society, and the “Orkanen” building houses the University Library and the Faculty of Education & Society. These buildings are well-integrated within Malmö city, facilitating accessibility and connectivity for students.
Student life at Malmö University is vibrant and enriched by the range of student-led associations covering culture, sports, politics, environment and international affairs. Being located in Malmö city, students benefit from urban amenities, transport connectivity and the broader cultural and social environment of a major Swedish city, which enhances the campus experience.


Malmö University’s “Career guidance” service supports students in exploring their competences, mapping future career paths, creating effective CVs/cover letters, and understanding job markets. Students can book individual counselling sessions and access webinars.
The university provides a dedicated job portal and internships/degree-project posting system through which students can find job and internship opportunities, including collaborations with employers and innovation challenges (e.g., “Stormathon”).
Additionally, study guidance services are available across faculties to help students choose specialisations, monitor progress, handle difficulties, and connect studies with employment outcomes.
The below information is required while
completing the university application :
Applicants must have completed secondary education equivalent to a Swedish upper-secondary school qualification.
Applicants must fulfil “general entry requirements” and any programme-specific subject prerequisites.
Proof of English language proficiency is required: for English-taught programmes, typically equivalent to Swedish “English 6”.
Non-EU/EEA citizens must pay an application fee (900 SEK) and submit the application via the national portal (universityadmissions.se) by the stated deadlines.
Deadlines: For autumn semester, first round applications usually close around mid-January; supporting documents must be submitted by early February.
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Malmö University maintains links with businesses, public-sector organisations and non-profits in the Malmö region and internationally. These partnerships support student internships, collaborative research, innovation projects and employment pipelines. For example, the university’s geography enables engagement with Scandinavian industries, creative sectors and global urban networks.


Malmö University was awarded SEK 42 million and selected to coordinate a major EU-doctoral programme named “MIPrecise”, involving 13 PhD students and numerous international academic/industry partners.
Two researchers from Malmö University — Arezoo Sarkheyli‑Hägele and Caroline Wigren‑Kristoferson — were placed on the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences 100 list for 2024, highlighting their society-focussed innovations (an evacuation system and a dialogue-ladder for sustainable neighbourhoods).


In July 2025, Malmö University reported admitting almost 18,000 students for the autumn semester — the second-highest number in its history — underscoring its growing attractiveness and capacity.
Two Malmö University researchers (Arezoo Sarkheyli-Hägele & Caroline Wigren-Kristoferson) were honoured by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) for innovative research with societal impact.
In April 2024, the university announced a 6.4 % increase in applicants for the autumn intake (38,407 applicants), marking one of its strongest application rounds and heightened interest in its programmes.
In April 2023, Malmö University was awarded the European Commission’s “HR Excellence in Research” label, signifying compliance with the EU Charter & Code for Researchers and strengthening its status as an attractive employer for researchers.
In 2023, the university launched the “FutureMakers” innovation programme in which students submitted 56 ideas for societal and technological innovation, showcasing the institution’s commitment to creativity, entrepreneurship and applied problem-solving.
Malmö University was granted full university status by the Swedish government on 1 January 2018, enabling it to award doctoral degrees and further expand its research profile.
The Faculty of Odontology at Malmö University was recognised by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education as one of the top five highest quality education areas nationwide.
The institution is active in applied research, particularly in fields such as digital media, e-health, sustainable urban transformation and migration studies. Dedicated research environments and laboratories drive collaboration between academia, industry and society. The university leverages its urban location to explore real-world challenges (e.g., smart cities, inclusive growth) and promote knowledge transfer.
Developed by researchers at Malmö University, this non-invasive patch is designed to absorb both water- and fat-soluble molecules from the skin to aid rapid diagnosis of contact allergies and other inflammatory skin disorders. It is intended to reduce the need for biopsies and improve early detection of skin conditions, including potentially skin cancer.

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