lnU

lnu, short for Linnaeus University, is a public university located in Sweden with campuses in Växjö and Kalmar in the southern part of the country. It was established on January 1, 2010, through the merger of Växjö University and Kalmar University College (Kalmar Högskola). The university is named after Carl Linnaeus, the 18th‑century Swedish botanist and naturalist, in recognition of his contribution to science.

The university serves a diverse student body and offers a wide range of study programs across multiple disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, education, and health sciences. Programs are available in Swedish and English, with several master's programs taught in English to attract international students. Lnu emphasizes research activity and interdisciplinary collaboration, with partnerships spanning industry, public sector, and other academic institutions.

Linnaeus University supports a variety of research centers and institutes and engages in international collaborations. It participates in student exchange programs such as Erasmus and hosts a community of international students and scholars. The institution maintains active ties to the surrounding region, contributing to the development of Småland and the broader southern Sweden area through education, research, and public engagement. Lnu is part of Sweden’s public higher education system and operates under national regulations governing universities and university colleges. The lowercase designation “lnu” is commonly used in casual contexts, though the institution’s formal abbreviation in official settings is often rendered as LNU.