Founded in 1983, Halmstad University is an independent university offering about 80 degree programmes and 250 courses in exciting, cutting-edge areas. Our degree programmes have gained recognition for their relevance in and beyond the academic world, and for their focus on innovation to answer the real and current needs of present and future businesses and the society they operate in. We believe that a close relationship with the community we serve, particularly the businesses and organisations within, cultivates the most fertile ground for innovation that serves us all. We also believe in empowering entrepreneurship and fostering a multi-disciplinary approach in our programmes and our research. Our research pushes the boundaries of knowledge on the most important issues of today and tomorrow. All this puts us at the forefront of three key areas in academics and research: Information Technology, Innovation Sciences, and Health and Lifestyle.