Örebro University has its roots in the higher education which was established in Örebro during the 1960s. In 1977, Örebro University College was established through a merger of the Preschool Teaching Seminary, the College of Physical Education and Sport Science, and the College of Social Sciences. Örebro University was founded in 1999.
Historical events
| Year |
Event |
| 1963 |
The first permanent higher education programme in Örebro starts (a Master of Technology administered by the Royal Institute of Technology). |
| 1966 |
The College of Physical Education and Sport Science is founded. |
| 1967 |
Örebro becomes a university branch of Uppsala University. The College of Social Sciences in Örebro is established. |
| 1970 |
The first building is built on what is today the campus area. |
| 1977 |
Örebro University College is established through a merger of the Preschool Teaching Seminary, the College of Physical Education and Sport Science, and the College of Social Sciences. |
| 1978 |
The Institute of Music Education is established. |
| 1993 |
An academic programme for chefs and waiters/waitresses starts in Grythyttan. |
| 1993 |
The professor programme is launched (an agreement between Örebro University College and Uppsala University concerning the organisation of some ten professorships in the social science and humanities field). |
| 1995 |
The College of Health Care Science, until then under county council-municipal management, is incorporated into the university college organisation. |
| 1999 |
Örebro University is established. Inauguration by Prime Minister Göran Persson on 6 February 1999. |
| 2003 |
Campus Alfred Nobel, Karlskoga is opened. |
| 2003 |
Campus Kopparberg is established. |
| 2009 |
Örebro University’s tenth anniversary. |
Vice-Chancellors
| Vice-Chancellor |
Year |
| Thore Hammarland |
1977-1978 |
| Stefan Björklund |
1978-1982 |
| Anders Stening |
1983-1989 |
| Ingemar Lind |
1990-1999 |
| Janerik Gidlund |
1999-2008 |
| Jens Schollin |
2008- |
