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New student

Welcome as a student at Kristianstad University! Find out all you need to know to start your studies, before and after your arrival at Sweden and the university.

Collaborative innovative sustainable regional universities

Kristianstad University has teamed up with eight other European universities to establish the "COLOURS" alliance. The primary objectives of the alliance are to strengthen their European network, increase their global exposure, and encourage mobility within Europe.

Programmes and courses

We offer a broad range of programmes and courses, in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Our programmes and courses are tailored to the real-world and developed with a close connection between academia and business. We take care of our students and make sure that you have access to your teachers. By the time you leave, you will be well prepared to make a successful career for yourself.

Student City of the Year 2024

Kristianstad was selected as the Student City of the Year 2024 by the Swedish National Union of Students (SFS), notably for the city's ability to provide a nurturing and rewarding environment for students to grow, contribute, and thrive.