Study abroad at Linnaeus University

Linnaeus University is based in the Swedish cities of Kalmar and Växjö, and offers a modern, high quality education. The University’s student life is characterized with many cultural and social activities and interesting programs to choose from.

Växjö has been declared ‘the greenest city in Europe’ and is surrounded by wonderful forests and lakes, while Kalmar is a charming town dating back to the Middle Ages, beautifully located by the Baltic Sea.

International students at Linnaeus University can study at both undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate level. Linnaeus University does not own any housing themselves, but has agreements with local housing companies in order to arrange accommodation for some students.

• Mentor program

  International students are paired up with Swedish students to help them settle in

• International profile

  partnered with universities in over 60 countries

• Amazing diversity

  The student community is very global

Linnaeus University

P G Vejdes väg, 351 95 Växjö, Sweden & Pedalstråket 11. 392. Kalmar, Sweden

Växjö is the "capital" of Kronoberg County in south-eastern Sweden. It has been declared ‘the greenest city in Europe’ and is surrounded by wonderful forests and lakes.

Students with citizenship not within the EU / EEA, or Switzerland, are required to pay application and tuition fees.

The tuition fees at Linnaeus University are divided into categories. Course fees are determined on an annual basis but will apply to the whole period of study for which the student has been admitted.

Many international students will require a visa to study in Sweden, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Linnaeus University has a strong international profile, with partner universities in more than 60 countries. Each year around 2,000 international students from across the globe go to Linnaeus to study.

The University operates a buddy program for international students to be paired with Swedish students; this is to help support students when moving to Linnaeus and giving them a source of information on life in Sweden.

The students’ union at Linnaeus University – Linnéstudenterna – works to ensure that all students receive the best possible education, but also supports a network of clubs and societies for students to join. Sports teams are also available for students to join.