New student
The University of Gävle is happy to welcome you as a new student. There's a lot to keep track of as a new student, so we've put together everything you need to do to make sure you're well prepared for the start of your studies.
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2026-06-17
A summer greeting from Vice-chancellor
Summer is just around the corner, and in his summer message, Anders Kottorp, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gävle, thanks students and staff for their efforts throughout the year.
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2026-06-08
The university is receiving 20 million to strengthen research on resilient energy systems
The Swedish Energy Agency has decided to extend and expand the RESILIENT Center of Excellence, which will provide 20 million kronor to the University of Gävle. The Center of Excellence focuses on research into resilient energy systems, and the expansion will create five new doctoral positions at the University.
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2026-06-03
Caroline's article on social sustainability is one of the most-read articles in a prestigious journal
Caroline Nilsson, an industrial PhD student at the university, is the lead author of a scientific article that has been recognized as one of the most-read articles in the prestigious international journal Sustainable Development.
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2026-05-29
STEM and AI Day brought together stakeholders from education, research, and the business community in Gävle
The demand for expertise in science, technology, and AI is growing. On Thursday, the University of Gävle, together with several partners, organized a STEM and AI Day. The focus was on ensuring a future supply of talent in technology and artificial intelligence.
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Our research
By means of our interdisciplinary research in four strategic areas – Health Promoting Work, Innovative Learning, Intelligent Industry and Urban Sustainability – the University contributes to the work of tackling many of the challenges our society faces.
All our programmes and courses
Do what 19 000 other students are already doing: study at the University of Gävle! We offer a wide range of unique and challenging programmes and courses. Here you will find teacher education and business studies, an applied criminology programme and a five-year-long Master of Science in engineering.
Calendar
28
AUG 2026
at 09.00-15.00
Introduction Day
On Friday, 28 August, we invite all new students to an introduction day full of activities, welcoming atmosphere and extended...
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OCT 2026
at 15.00-17.00
Would you like to participate in The Week ?
What can we do ourselves to help build a sustainable future? Join The Week, a series of three engaging sessions...
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OCT 2026
at 15.00-17.00
The Week, Session 2
What can we do ourselves to help build a sustainable future? Join The Week, a series of three engaging sessions...
Go to event16
OCT 2026
at 15.00-17.00
The Week, Session 3
What can we do ourselves to help build a sustainable future? Join The Week, a series of three engaging sessions...
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