Kristianstad University, Kristianstad
Established
1977
City
Kristianstad
Courses Offered
Bachelor Degree :
Masters Degree :
Institute Brief
Kristianstad University was founded in 1977. Today there are about 13,000 students at the campus, situated just 10 minutes from the town centre. On the campus you have access to inspiring meeting places and a wide range of services within a short walking distance.
Kristianstad municipality has a wonderful Biosphere Reserve known as Vattenriket, the Kingdom of water. Naturum, a newly-built nature centre, is situated close to the town centre and provides a number of displays illustrating the great biodiversity of the region. Here you can also enjoy beautiful views over a cup of coffee.
Kristianstad is situated within an easy reach of Europe by air or by train. High-speed trains connect Kristianstad to Kastrup Airport, Copenhagen and Malmö. You can reach Malmö by train in one hour and Copenhagen within one and a half hours. You can thus enjoy the vibrant life of Malmö and Copenhagen whenever you want. Kristianstad airport offers direct flights to Stockholm, and other cities.
In all parts of Kristianstad you can easily move by bike or on foot; there are plenty of trails that allow you to experience the beautiful landscape of the area. There are many opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities as canoeing, trekking and climbing; the area is well known also for the numerous beaches.