Orebro University

Orebro, Sweden

Örebro University is a modern, ambitious public university in Örebro, Sweden.  It traces its roots to higher-education institutions in the region and was established formally as a university in 1999.
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Örebro University is a public research university located in Örebro, Sweden.
The institution was granted full university status in 1999.
The university hosts around 15 000 students, approximately 450 doctoral candidates, and conducts research across multiple subject-areas including medicine, health sciences, social sciences, science/technology and humanities.
Applicants must have completed secondary education equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary school, meet programme-specific prerequisites and submit an online application via the relevant Swedish admissions portal.
For many English-taught programmes, applicants must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to e.g., “English B/English 6” in the Swedish system or recognised international assessments (details vary by programme).
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or recognised equivalent), meet any specific subject prerequisites listed in the programme, submit an online application, and pay any required tuition fees if applicable.
The university provides comprehensive safety measures including prevention and handling of accidents, fire risk, theft and other security incidents. In emergencies students should dial 112.
There is a fault-reporting and incident reporting system accessible via the “Security Information” section of the university website, where students can report damages, threats or safety concerns.
International students are provided with practical information about arrival, use of local health and emergency services, orientation programmes to help settle in Sweden and guidance about campus safety procedures.
Yes — many programmes at Örebro University are offered in English, including full-degree programmes and exchange-student courses.
Yes — certain programmes require prior coursework in specific subjects, and each course will list its entry requirements such as specific subject credits or qualifying grades.
Exchange students may choose from a wide catalogue of English-taught courses, provided they meet the entry requirements for the selected courses and complete the required full-time credit load for a semester.
Yes — Örebro University offers certain scholarships for international students; however the number is limited and the selection is competitive.
No — the scholarship FAQ states that late applications are not considered. Applicants must submit all required documents by the deadline.
The university’s scholarship FAQ directs students to external databases such as the International Education Financial Aid (IEFA) and Scholarshipportal for additional opportunities.
Yes — exchange students are guaranteed student accommodation on or near campus provided their housing application is submitted correctly and on time.
For non-EU/EEA students, the Housing Office offers single-occupancy furnished rooms or apartments near campus; EU/EEA students often need to arrange housing via private rental portals.
The deadlines for on-campus housing are typically May 15 for the autumn/full academic year and October 15 for the spring semester (for non-EU/EEA students).
Yes — the university provides practical information for non-EU/EEA students about residence-permit application processes and required documentation.
Yes — international students may take on-campus work if permitted under Swedish rules for residence permits; students are advised to check conditions specific to their permit.
No — there is no guarantee of job placement or visa sponsorship provided by the university; graduates must comply with Swedish immigration and work-permit rules to seek employment post-study.

University Of Orebro University Application Statistics

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SEK 90000
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University Of Orebro University Application Statistics

17000
840
14:1
54 %
SEK 90000
SEK 99600
3
33
75 %
1200
6.5

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