Gotland University College

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Gotland University College, prior to its merger with Uppsala University in 2013, was a distinctive institution renowned for its interdisciplinary approach and unique island setting in Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage city. It was particularly recognized for programs in Game Design, Sustainable Development, and Cultural Heritage, attracting students interested in niche, forward-thinking fields. For international students, the college offered a welcoming, intimate environment with some English-taught courses and exchange opportunities facilitated by its international office. Its most distinctive characteristic was its deep integration into the historic medieval town of Visby, providing an unparalleled living and learning experience. While no longer an independent entity, its legacy continues as Campus Gotland, Uppsala University.

Background

Uppsala University – Campus Gotland (Swedish: Uppsala universitet – Campus Gotland) is a campus of Uppsala University and a former university college (högskola) previously known in English as University of Gotland (Swedish: Högskolan på Gotland). It is located in Visby on the Baltic island of Gotland, Sweden. The school became a part of Uppsala University on 1 July 2013, and has been known as 'Uppsala University – Campus Gotland' since then. The university college was originally established in 1998 and had around 4,300 registered students in 2007, many of them part-time and distance students. The main building which used to be an old Whiskey distillery is located in the central part of Visby, between the city marina and the Almedalen park. The Rindi Student Union, which organises the students, has its own building, called Rindi-borgen. The Gotland Game Conference is held annually in June, where campus students show games, movies, and animations produced in the last year.

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