
Universitetsomradet, Orebro (west of city center)
Establishment Year
1977
National Students
16,590
International Students
510
Acceptance Rate
54%
Distance From City
12 minutes
QS World University Ranking
Not Ranked
Times Higher Education Ranking
Not Ranked
Orebro University is a public university located in Orebro, Sweden. It offers programs in humanities, social sciences, health, business, and technology. The university focuses on research based education and innovation. It has a growing international academic community.
(1977) Origins and Establishment
Orebro University was established as a university college in the 1970s. It later gained full university status in 1999. The institution was created to expand higher education in the region. Over time, it developed strong research and teaching capacity.
Modern Day Development
Today, the university offers bachelor, master, and doctoral programs. It is known for research in medical sciences, psychology, and robotics. Modern campuses support interdisciplinary learning and research. Collaboration with society and industry continues to grow.

The mission of Orebro University is to provide high quality education and research. It aims to contribute to sustainable societal development. The university encourages critical thinking and innovation. Education is closely connected to real world challenges.

Country Rank
Ranked #12
QS World University Ranking
Ranked Not Ranked
Times Higher Education Ranking
Ranked Not Ranked
Excellence Rank
Ranked #971

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Focus on sustainability and innovation
Industry collaboration
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