History
- Örebro University has its roots in the higher education which was established in Örebro during the 1960s.
- In 1977, Örebro University College was established through a merger of the Uppsala University branch in Örebro, the Preschool Teaching Seminary, the College of Physical Education and Sport Science, and the College of Social Sciences.
- Örebro University was founded in 1999.
Education
- Örebro University currently ranks among the top 400 universities in the world according to Times Higher Education 2021.
- For a few years now, we have also been included on the Shanghai ranking (ARWU) and most recently on the Leiden ranking. Close ties between teaching and learning, research and collaboration, are the mutual starting points for all activities.
- We offer many attractive professional degree programmes in, among others, medicine, psychology, law and engineering.
- The university has strong research within medicine, psychology, environmental science and computer science.
Research
- Örebro University’s research spans no less than 36 different subjects, across the humanities and social sciences, medicine and health, and science and technology fields.
- Örebro University is second in Sweden in terms of having research related to the United Nation’s global sustainable development goals.
Career
- 84 per cent graduate employability (national), roles within the fields of research and further study are often available to master’s graduates.
Student services
- Student Centre
- International Office
- Admissions Office
- Housing Office
Housing services
- On-campus accommodation – rooms with kitchenette and en-suite.
- Approx. €350-€400/month.
Library services
- The Main Library at Campus Örebro is a two-storey building and has many individual study spots, student computer workstations, and group study rooms.
- The library holds two copies of all obligatory course books used at the university. There is also a reference copy that can be taken out on day loan.
ICT services
- On-site IT support with IT office that supports students with technical queries.
Medical services
- Local healthcare centres and on-campus support services.
Campus life
- Two campus locations, both located near the city centre. On-campus facilities include shops, restaurants and a student gym.
Sports facilities
- Campus gym, numerous sporting activities and clubs, track and field facilities and sports courts and pitches.
Student clubs
- Societies for arts and media, clubs and associations for faculties and international students. Students can join the Student Union and participation in campus activities.
Accreditation
- AACSB
- EMOS
Örebro University Overview
Örebro University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 10.5% Sweden
Top 23.4% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
601
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 100 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 501 | 601 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
835
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 30 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 667 | 865 | 835 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
901
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Dropped 200 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | 701 | 901 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Örebro University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Sweden Country
Örebro City
Örebro University Student Reviews & Awards
4
Based on 9 reviews
- 5 Star 4 Reviews
- 4 Star 3 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
Excellence
Wonderful school, excellent teaching methods.
Review of Örebro University
The university gives education by professionals with high standards as well as understanding and respect for the students. They care about students wellbeing and makes the studying interesting. The university could improve the cooperation between teachers and bring even more different examples of what kind of social work one could be working with. Otherwise the university has given me a fair treatment and a good start for my studies as I still have two years left.
educational upskill
i believe my overall experience in studies and currently in my relevant job is going great and it really help me to go beyond but i personally believe that i can improve more so the international exposure of studies can help me outgrow the current barriers that I'm facing
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