Mid Sweden University is a place with a lot of energy and warmth where people can meet, be inspired, and think in new ways. Our campuses are situated in Sundsvall and Östersund, in the geographical middle of Sweden, and offer a wide variety of programmes, courses, and research.

MIUN is one of the leading HEIs in Sweden in terms of distance and online education, and our research is cutting edge in a number of areas. Extensive external relations help us stay dedicated and innovative. Our close cooperation with trade, industry and organizations provides our students with education that has a connection to working life. It also generates regional development. The multidisciplinary dimension in our research is developed so that knowledge and experiences from different fields of science strengthen our ability to contribute to sustainable societal development.

At the very heart of our vision and strategy stands internationalisation and the sustainable development of industry and society in northern Sweden. In the Jämtland region, where Östersund is located, our cutting-edge research and test environments in sports and outdoor activities offer fantastic opportunities for big brands and successful elite athletes. 

In Västernorrland, where Sundsvall is located, the research on finding new ways of using cellulose bres is of major importance for the development of the region.

The university was established in 1993, and was given university status in 2005, though the academic history goes back to the late 1600s.