Established in 1977, Linnéuniversitetet (Linnaeus University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Växjö (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kronoberg County. This institution also has a branch campus in Kalmar. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Linnéuniversitetet (LNU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Linnéuniversitetet (LNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 43 years old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
