Örebro University

About

Örebro University is recognized for its strong research-intensive profile, particularly in medicine, psychology, social work, and environmental science. The institution offers a robust selection of English-taught master’s programs tailored to global students, supported by a dedicated International Office that assists with housing, arrival services, and integration. International students benefit from a welcoming, modern campus environment that emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and close contact with teaching staff. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its strategic focus on sustainable regional development, which actively integrates real-world societal challenges into coursework and research projects. Additionally, the university provides comprehensive academic and career counseling specifically designed to help international graduates transition into the European job market.

Background

Örebro University (Swedish: Örebro universitet) is a public research university in Örebro, Sweden. The university has its roots in the Örebro campus of Uppsala University, and became an independent state university college in 1977, Örebro University College (Högskolan i Örebro). The university college also incorporated three other existing educational institutions in Örebro: the teaching seminar, the sports college (founded in 1966) and the social work college (founded 1967). Örebro University College was granted the privileges of a university by the Government of Sweden in 1999, becoming the 12th university in Sweden. On 30 March 2010 the university was granted the right to award medical degrees in collaboration with Örebro University Hospital, making it the 7th medical school in Sweden. The law programme at Örebro University is one of Sweden's most popular programmes (number 10 in 2018, with more than 4,800 applicants).

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