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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2025-12-10
Uddhav studies the health of academics at EU GREEN universities
As a PhD student split between two EU GREEN universities, Uddhav Khakurel will have the opportunity to explore two different work cultures while conducting research in the field he is passionate about – occupational health science.
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2025-12-04
"Trust is built by meeting each other"
Relationship building and trust are two key words for the Vice-Chancellor Anders Kottorp. He wants to meet both employees and students and the focus going forward is on being a present leader and visiting meetings and activities within the organisation.
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2025-12-01
University in EU collaboration to reduce urban pollution
The University of Gävle is participating in a new and comprehensive European research project that will help cities reduce air and noise pollution and better understand their impact on human health. The project involves a total of 19 partners from eight countries. Gävle is one of five pilot cities where the technology will be tested in reality.
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2025-11-24
World Sustainable Transport Day – share your ”Cycling Story”
This week, the University of Gävle celebrates World Sustainable Transport Day, the UN theme day for sustainable transport. This year, we are particularly highlighting cycling as a way to a sustainable working day.
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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
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JAN 2026
at 16.30-17.30
Closing ceremony Master in Business Studies: Sustainable International Business
Students completing their studies in the Master in Business Studies: Sustainable International Business in the autumn semester 2025 are invited...
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JAN 2026
at 08.30-15.00
Introduction day
On Monday 19 January, the Introduction Day for new students will be held on campus. There will be various activities,...
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