Dalarna University

Awards and Honors

1. The fifth Collaboration award, awarded by Dalarna University, the people and companies also behind the Bachelor Program in Engineering, Sustainable Energy Systems.
2. For example, Professor André Augusto, recognized for renewable energy and sustainability research.
3. The university celebrates annual academic events honoring faculty accomplishments, progression through doctorate education and success at various student levels.
4. It has attracted attention throughout Sweden for the innovative and impactful results of its research projects in solar energy and sustainable buildings.
5. This is further supported by the fact that Dalarna is becoming more and more known as a research-active university, focused more towards applied sciences.

The influence of research and innovation

1. Many of the university’s research areas reflect the centre of excellence in research including Energy Systems, Big Data and Tourism Innovation.
2. The university conducts applied research to address real-life challenges with local and global industries.
3. The University connects to its experience in projects in the EU and local development.
4. The Faculty members are actively involved in publishing in international journals and in presenting work at conferences all over the world.

Innovation and Collaboration in Higher Education Teaching and Learning

1. Student satisfaction scores are consistently high; on the website StudyPortals, Dalarna was rated 4.0 (out of 5) stars, based on actual student reviews.
2. Its strengths in academic prestige are amplified with an emphasis on small class sizes, personalized learning and global diversity.
3. International popularity is reflected in the increase in international applicants (a 31.2% increase in 2025!).
4. Innovative teaching in English and research-based instruction enhance its prestige among Sweden’s later universities.
5. The university continues to enhance academic delivery and campus services based on what students tell us.

institutional growth and like-minded popularity

1. Student numbers for Dalarna University have risen 18% in 2024.
2. This growth is accompanied by strong balance sheet and sustained deployments in infrastructure.
3. Also, its sustainability and green campus design initiatives are consistent with Sweden’s national goals on education.
4. Every year, international platforms and global rankings for study abroad have become more engaged with the university.

Acceptance Rate

Admission Selectivity

1. Dalarna University has a moderately selective admission process especially for the international master’s programs.
2. While the official acceptance rate is not disclosed, it is estimated to be between 40 and 60% for fee paying international applications.
3. A candidate cannot be admitted if they do not meet the general admission requirements as well as specific admission requirements for the chosen study program.
4. Other programs (data science, energy, etc.) have grown a lot and gotten much more competitive, yet volume has gone up.
5. Academically strong candidates with appropriate background and completed applications generally take precedence.

 Each and Every Industry Advancement

1. Largely due to its English-taught programs, the university recorded a 31.2% increase in 2025 international master’s applications.
2. Because of the limited number of seats available in high-demand programs, not all qualified students are admitted.
3. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic performance, English proficiency and fit with program objectives.
4. There may be individual scholarships or nominations for top-flight candidates with leadership skills.
5. Program quotas are generally full early in the competitive cycles, and as such, early application is strongly encouraged.

Criteria and Documentation for Entry

1. General and program-specific academic requirements must be met in order for applicants to be considered.
2. Through proper documentation: Transcripts, degrees & other English test scores
3. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after deadlines are not likely to be entertained.
4. Requirements for students who are at a partner institution or in an exchange agreement.
5. Language factors heavily in the evaluation and academic matching plays a significant role in the final cut.

Domestic vs International Admission

1. EU/EEA students are subject to identical conditions, while the same international applicants from the EU are considered..
2. The Swedish language programs are mostly applied for (rightly) by applicants in Sweden or EU.
3. Be mindful, most English-taught programs are increasing its target on the Non-EU students University in Turkey have less competition.
4. Abroad acceptance decisions can also depend on the fee waivers and scholarships granted to international student.
5. When it admits students from outside the United States, it weighs diversity goals against academic preparedness.

Track Opportunities to Re-APPLY

1. The candidates who do not get admission are eligible to apply in the next intake and also can apply for the individual courses.
2. Pathway options such as language preparation or credit transfer are available for some students.
3. Others may qualify through the Validation of Prior Learning (VPL) pathways.
4. Many of those applications can be reapplied for with improved qualifications or documentation in subsequent rounds.
5. The admissions team and student counsellors provide advice on how to improve future applications.