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University College of Gävle (Högskolan i Gävle) is a modern, medium-sized institution in Sweden, highly regarded for its focus on sustainable development and applied research, particularly within the built environment, health sciences, and industrial engineering. For international students, the university offers a welcoming and supportive environment with a growing number of English-taught Master's programs and dedicated support services through its International Office. Students benefit from a close-knit campus community and strong connections to regional industries, providing practical experience and career opportunities. The university actively promotes international exchange and collaboration, ensuring a diverse and enriching academic experience. A distinctive characteristic is its commitment to being a leading university for sustainable living, integrating environmental and social responsibility across its curriculum and operations.
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University of Gävle (Swedish: Högskolan i Gävle) is a university college (högskola) located in Gävle, Sweden. It uses the name "University of Gävle" in English, although it is officially a 'University College'. The university was established in 1977 and is currently organized into three academies and nine departments. The university offers around 45 masters- and bachelor's degrees and 800 courses in technology, social- and natural sciences and the humanities. The university's postgraduate education at the Ph.D level is through the KTH research school, a collaboration between the university and the Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm. Currently the KTH research school is directed by Professor Christer Sjostrom with several professorships specializing in different subjects including geographic information systems or GeoInformatics. In June 2010, the University of Gävle was granted the right to award a PhD degree in the area of "Built Environment" ("Byggd miljö") and in 2012 "Health in working life" ("Hälsofrämjande arbetsliv") The facilities of the campus consist of various buildings used by the Swedish infantry since 1909...
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