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The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences

country rank  34
world rank  5861

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Overview

Established in 1813, the Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan (The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Stockholm (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Stockholm County. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan (GIH) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan (GIH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 212-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. GIH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Control Typepublic

Entity

The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
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Acronym GIH
Founded 1813
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University Location

Address Box 5626
Stockholm
114 86 Stockholm County
Sweden
The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences Phone Number (8) 402 22 00
The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences Fax Number (8) 402 22 80
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan.



The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
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Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported.


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Library University Library

Yes Visit The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Library


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Housing University Housing

Not reported


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2010


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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