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The admission round for the autumn semester of 2026 is open.

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This film describes how you apply to Linnaeus University, step by step.

Students at Linnaeus University in Kalmar, Sweden

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Then you are welcome to our inspirational page on what life is like at Linnaeus University!

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Research

Andreas Önnerfors

Among conspiracy theories, tinfoil hatters and rabbit holes

Meet Andreas Jahrehorn Önnerfors, expert on conspiracy theories.

Andreas Jahrehorn Önnerfors: Among conspiracy theories, tinfoil hatters and rabbit holes
Daiana de Oliveira,

Happy animals are a competitive advantage for Sweden

Meet Daiana de Oliveira, Professor of farm animal welfare.

Daiana de Oliveira: Happy animals are a competitive advantage for Sweden

News

Caption: Both sides of one of the arrowheads analysed. The left-hand image shows the organic remains in which the arrowhead residues were identified. Photo: Marlize Lombard
8 January 2026

World’s oldest arrow poison – 60,000-year-old traces reveal early advanced hunting techniques

World’s oldest arrow poison – 60,000-year-old traces reveal early advanced hunting techniques
an aircraft up in the air
8 January 2026

Aviation emissions can be halved – with measures that already exist

Aviation emissions can be halved – with measures that already exist
António Macedo lectures
7 January 2026

The university's new professors lecture about their research

The university's new professors lecture about their research 2026
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16 December 2025

Funding boost for Bridge research

Funding boost for Bridge research

An international university in Småland

Students collaborating

EUniWell – collaboration for increased well-being

Eleven universities are part of the European collaboration EUniWell. The vision is to improve the well-being of both individuals and society as a whole.

EUniWell - The European University for Well-Being
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Forest Values

Linnaeus University brings together unique research and education in forestry and the forest industry.

Area of strength: Forest values
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The Core of Welfare

Read about our research and education in the area of welfare core.

Change

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The Bridge – a long-term partnership

The Bridge is a collaboration between Linnaeus University, IKEA and Södra, with a focus on forestry, innovation and sustainability.

The Bridge
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Contract education

Would you like to boost the competence within your organisation? We offer tailor-made courses for the specific needs of your organisation.

Contract education
6 %

Only 6 % of all higher education business schools are accredited. We are one of them.

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We have established seven knowledge environments to meet societal challenges.

Knowledge environments
4 000

Almost 4 000 people graduate from Linnaeus University every year. Join them and take the step!

Our programmes
40 000

Some 40 000 critical thinkers study here!

Study at Linnaeus University

Work at Linnaeus University

Doctoral student in chemistry, with focus on AI in chemistry

Kalmar Last application date: 2/1/2026