Linnaeus University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1208 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #466 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #14 of 39 | In Sweden |
| #227 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 129 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 24,355
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- lnu.se
- Languages
- Swedish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 47%*
* Linnaeus University 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 | September to June (September - Mid-January; Mid-January - Beginning of June) |
| Enrollment | 24,355 |
| Full time employee | 921 |
| Student:staff ratio | 26:1 |
Research profile
Linnaeus University has published 13,802 scientific papers with 271,808 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Physics, Law, Medicine, and Sociology.
Linnaeus University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 | 11 |
| 2000 | 2 | 13 |
| 2001 | 0 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 | 19 |
| 2003 | 8 | 39 |
| 2004 | 16 | 71 |
| 2005 | 9 | 89 |
| 2006 | 20 | 146 |
| 2007 | 29 | 215 |
| 2008 | 51 | 280 |
| 2009 | 67 | 422 |
| 2010 | 361 | 819 |
| 2011 | 488 | 1752 |
| 2012 | 571 | 3041 |
| 2013 | 638 | 4832 |
| 2014 | 710 | 7058 |
| 2015 | 726 | 8727 |
| 2016 | 867 | 10275 |
| 2017 | 941 | 12020 |
| 2018 | 1097 | 15051 |
| 2019 | 1249 | 18627 |
| 2020 | 1087 | 24261 |
| 2021 | 1046 | 31057 |
| 2022 | 1123 | 32580 |
| 2023 | 1217 | 36527 |
| 2024 | 919 | 36214 |
| 2025 | 644 | 33250 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | None (SEK) |
|---|
Linnaeus University has financial aid programs.
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 Linnaeus University.
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 | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Yrkesexamen | Vocational Education |
|---|---|
| Högskoleexamen / Konstnärlig högskoleexamen | Computer Science, Music, Sound Engineering (Acoustics) |
| Kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor) / Konstnärlig kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts) | Art Management, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Demography and Population, Design, Economics, Education of the Socially Disadvantaged, English, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Food Science, Forest Biology, Forest Management, Forestry, French, German, Government, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Human Resources, Information Management, Information Sciences, International Business, International Studies, Journalism, Leadership, Library Science, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics and Computer Science, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Optics, Peace and Disarmament, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Sciences, Religious Studies, Retailing and Wholesaling, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Sports Management, Tourism, Visual Arts |
| Yrkesexamen (First cycle professional qualification) | Agricultural Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Data Processing, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Forestry, Humanities and Social Science Education, Maintenance Technology, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nautical Science, Nursing, Optics, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Social Work, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Wood Technology |
| Magisterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig magisterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Behavioural Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Engineering, English, French, German, Information Technology, International Studies, Leadership, Management, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Peace and Disarmament, Psychology, Sports, Teacher Training, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, French, German, Health Sciences, History, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Natural Sciences, Peace and Disarmament, Pedagogy, Physics, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Sports, Technology, Tourism, Transport Management |
| Yrkesexamen (Second cycle professional qualification) | Business Administration, Foreign Languages Education, Mathematics Education, Midwifery, Native Language Education, Nursing, Primary Education, Psychology, Science Education, Secondary Education, Software Engineering, Special Education, Teacher Training, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doktorsexamen | Archaeology, Biomedicine, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Economics, English, Forestry, History, Information Sciences, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Natural Sciences, Pedagogy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics |
Notable alumni
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Nikita Glasnović
- Occupations
- taekwondo athlete
- Biography
-
Nikita Glasnović is a Swedish-born Croatian taekwondo practitioner. She represented Sweden at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the 57 kg division, and lost a bronze medal match to Kimia Alizadeh.
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Dennis Dioukarev
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dennis Dioukarev, is a Swedish politician of the Sweden Democrats. He has been a Member of the Riksdag since 2014. He was the Baby of the House from 2014 to 2015, as the youngest incumbent MP.
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Rozeta Hajdari
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Rozeta Hajdari is a Kosovar economist and politician, currently serving as minister of industry, entrepreneurship and trade of the Republic of Kosovo. Following a lengthy career with foreign development organizations, she joined the government as a non-partisan minister in 2020.
Linnaeus University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Archaeology, Art History, Cultural Studies, Design, Educational Sciences, English, Film, French, German, Graphic Design, Heritage Preservation, History, Journalism, Latin, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Religion, Spanish, Swedish, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health and Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Health Sciences, Marine Science and Oceanography, Midwifery, Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacy, Psychology |
| Faculty : School of Business and Economics | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, International Business, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Development Studies, Education, Gender Studies, Pedagogy, Police Studies, Political Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Sports, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Technology | Building Technologies, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Forestry, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance Technology, Marine Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Nautical Science, Physics, Production Engineering, Wood Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | LNU Linnéuniversitetet |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1977 |
| Accreditation | Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Universitetsplatsen 1 Växjö, 352 52 Sweden |
|---|---|
| City population | 74,000 |