Dalarna University (Högskolan Dalarna) was established in 1977. Today some 20 000 students pursue studies at the university´s two campuses in Falun and Borlänge. About 1200 of them come from countries all over the world.
When it comes to the development of the Internet as a pedagogical tool, Dalarna University is second to none. The University has partnerships with universities in both Sweden and in other countries and collaborative projects with both the public and private sectors.
A number of educational programmes och ground level as well as advanced level are run in English.
Tradition and innovation meet in Dalarna, home to Dalarna University. Forests, hills and water characterize the landscape. They have been the source of the region's sustenance for centuries. Wood, paper and pulp, iron, steel and water power are the basis of Dalarna's economy. Some of the large industries in Dalarna are SSAB, Avesta Sheffield, STORA and ABB. Banverket and Vägverket are the university's neighbors.
Nature and culture have attracted tourists here since the 1800s and even earlier. Dalarna is Sweden's biggest tourist region, but many choose to stay and live here.
Dalarna University cooperates with the two local housing companies in Borlänge and Falun. Accommodation is guaranteed, but the location may vary. Student rooms are however never more distant from the University than 3-4 kilometres.
You are allowed to book a student room when you have received the admission letter from Högskolan Dalarna.
