Founded in 1977, the Högskolan Dalarna (Dalarna University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Falun (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Dalarna County. This institution also has a branch campus in Borlänge. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Högskolan Dalarna (DU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Högskolan Dalarna (DU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 47-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Swedish higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
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least selective
Name | Högskolan Dalarna |
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Name (English) | Dalarna University |
Acronym | DU |
Founded | 1977 |
Colours | Purple |
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Address | Högskoleg 2 Falun 791 88 Dalarna County Sweden |
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Other locations | Borlänge |
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The following Högskolan Dalarna's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Högskolan Dalarna's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
International students |
17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) |
17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Högskolan Dalarna's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Högskolan Dalarna a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Högskolan Dalarna's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
For more information, international students can visit the following website URL: https://www.du.se/en/study-at-du/
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Högskolan Dalarna.
Högskolan Dalarna has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).
Högskolan Dalarna is a public higher education institution.
Högskolan Dalarna is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Högskolan Dalarna does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Högskolan Dalarna's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
For detailed information on Högskolan Dalarna's available housing options, students can visit the official website: https://www.du.se/accommodation
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
Högskolan Dalarna provides a variety of sport facilities and activities, including:
uniRank provides below an overview of Högskolan Dalarna's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
Högskolan Dalarna offers the following financial aid:
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
Högskolan Dalarna offers the following exchange programs and study abroad opportunities:
More information can be found at https://www.du.se/en/study-at-du/outbound-exchange-studies-and-erasmus-traineeships/
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
Högskolan Dalarna has been offering distance learning programs for 15 years, with approximately 67% of enrolled students choosing online studies.
The university is transitioning to the Canvas platform. Students have the opportunity to earn a full degree through online studies at both the bachelor's and master's levels.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Högskolan Dalarna is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1977
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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