Uppsala, Sweden
Folkuniversitetet
Folkuniversitetet (FU) is a national Adult Education Association offering a wide range of VET and adult education programmes across Sweden and Europe. Established in 1954, FU is one of Sweden’s leading organisations in lifelong learning and adult education.
FU employs around 400 full-time and 7,000 part-time teachers, supported by approximately 500 administrative staff. Each year, it welcomes over 140,000 students to various lectures, short courses, and full-time study programmes. The organisation consists of five independent regional trusts with more than forty local branches nationwide and a national office in Stockholm. While FU receives some public funding, most activities are financed through course fees from individuals, businesses, and organisations. FU’s pedagogical approach focuses on providing practical, applicable knowledge that supports learners in professional and labour market contexts. It also delivers specialised training for government bodies, public authorities, and the private sector.
FU employs around 400 full-time and 7,000 part-time teachers, supported by approximately 500 administrative staff. Each year, it welcomes over 140,000 students to various lectures, short courses, and full-time study programmes. The organisation consists of five independent regional trusts with more than forty local branches nationwide and a national office in Stockholm. While FU receives some public funding, most activities are financed through course fees from individuals, businesses, and organisations. FU’s pedagogical approach focuses on providing practical, applicable knowledge that supports learners in professional and labour market contexts. It also delivers specialised training for government bodies, public authorities, and the private sector.