Gavle University College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7548 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1675 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #36 of 39 | In Sweden |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 9,045
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- hig.se
- Languages
- Swedish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 10%*
* Gavle University College is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 9,045 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Gavle University College gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | SEK 50,000 |
| Master's Degree | SEK 60,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | SEK 70,000 |
The currency used in the table is Swedish Krona (SEK).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Gavle University College.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Högskoleexamen / Konstnärlig högskoleexamen | Education, Engineering, Industrial and Production Economics, Nursing, Social Sciences, Soil Management |
|---|---|
| Kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor) / Konstnärlig kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts) | Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Energy Engineering, Law, Nursing, Public Health, Real Estate, Religion, Social Work, Sports, Taxation |
| Yrkesexamen (First cycle professional qualification) | Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Information Technology, Labour and Industrial Relations, Mechanical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Teacher Training |
| Magisterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig magisterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Educational Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Surveying and Mapping, Transport Management |
| Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Educational Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Health Sciences, Religious Studies, Social Work, Surveying and Mapping |
| Yrkesexamen (Second cycle professional qualification) | Nursing |
| Licentiatexamen | Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Industrial and Production Economics, Occupational Health, Social Work, Surveying and Mapping |
| Doktorsexamen | Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Industrial and Production Economics, Occupational Health, Psychology, Social Work, Surveying and Mapping |
Notable alumni
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Jessica Stegrud
- Enrolled in Gavle University College
- 1991-1993 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jessica Margareta Stegrud is a Swedish politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2019 to 2022. She is a member of the Sweden Democrats and was part of European Conservatives and Reformists in the European Parliament.
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Ulla Andersson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ulla Andersson is a Swedish politician of the Left Party. She was a member of the Riksdag from 2006 to 2022.
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Linnea Stensils
- Occupations
- kayaker
- Biography
-
Linnea Stensils is a Swedish canoeist. She competed in the women's K-1 200 metres event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She qualified to represent Sweden in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Gavle University College faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Education and Business Studies | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Educational Sciences |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering and Sustainable Development | Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Industrial Design, Industrial Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Health and Occupational Studies | Criminology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Health, Public Health, Social Work, Sports |
General information
| Alternative names | HIG Gävle University College Högskolan i Gävle |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1977 |
| Accreditation | Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) |
| Motto | For a sustainable human living environment |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kungsbäcksvägen 47 Gävle, SE-801 76 Sweden |
|---|---|
| City population | 79,000 |