Mid-Sweden University

About

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in Sundsvall and Östersund, is best known for its strong programs in media and communications, social sciences, engineering, and winter sports science. The university offers a variety of English-taught master’s degrees and specific bachelor’s courses designed to attract a global student body, supported by a dedicated International Office that assists with admissions, housing, and arrival logistics. International students benefit from a welcoming campus atmosphere where close collaboration between students and faculty fosters an accessible and supportive learning environment. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its strategic integration of regional strengths, offering specialized outdoor and winter sports research programs that take full advantage of Sweden’s unique northern landscape.

Background

Mid Sweden University (Swedish: Mittuniversitetet) is a Swedish state university located in the region around the geographical center of Sweden. It has two campuses: one in Östersund and one in Sundsvall. The university was founded in 1993 as the result of a merger. A third campus in Härnösand was active from founding to the summer of 2016, but has since closed.

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