# Växjö University
**Wikidata**: [Q3279424](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3279424)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Växjö_University)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/vaxjo-university

## Summary
Växjö University was a Swedish higher education institution founded in 1977 and located in Växjö Municipality. It operated until January 1, 2010, when it was dissolved and replaced by Linnaeus University.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1977 as a higher education institution
- Became a university in 1999
- Located in Växjö Municipality, Sweden (coordinates: 56.854166666667, 14.830833333333)
- Dissolved on January 1, 2010
- Rector was Johan Sterte
- Replaced by Linnaeus University
- Had international aliases including "Vaxjö Universitet" and "Universidad de Växjö"
- Identified by ISNI 000000010680653X, GND ID 1090579020, and VIAF ID 123410842
- Website was http://www.vxu.se/

## FAQs
### Q: When was Växjö University founded and dissolved?
A: Växjö University was founded in 1977 and was dissolved on January 1, 2010, when it was replaced by Linnaeus University.

### Q: Where was Växjö University located?
A: The university was located in Växjö Municipality, Sweden, with geographical coordinates at latitude 56.854166666667 and longitude 14.830833333333.

### Q: What happened to Växjö University?
A: Växjö University was dissolved on January 1, 2010, and was replaced by Linnaeus University, which absorbed its functions and resources.

### Q: Who led Växjö University?
A: Johan Sterte served as the rector of Växjö University during its operation.

### Q: What was the official name of Växjö University in different languages?
A: Växjö University had various international aliases including "Vaxjö Universitet," "Universidad de Växjö," "Vaxjo Universitet," and "ヴェクショー大学" (Japanese), among others.

## Why It Matters
Växjö University represented an important educational institution in southern Sweden for over three decades, providing higher education opportunities in the region. Its dissolution and replacement by Linnaeus University in 2010 marked a significant restructuring of Sweden's higher education landscape, aiming to create larger, more comprehensive institutions. The university contributed to academic development in Växjö and the surrounding areas, and its legacy continues through Linnaeus University, which maintains many of its programs and traditions.

## Notable For
- Transition from a higher education institution (1977-1999) to a full university status in 1999
- Being replaced by Linnaeus University in 2010 as part of Swedish higher education consolidation
- Its location in Växjö Municipality, a significant city in southern Sweden
- Having a rector named Johan Sterte during its final operational years
- Maintaining an active website at http://www.vxu.se/ until its dissolution

## Body
### History
- Founded in 1977 as a higher education institution
- Transformed into a full university in 1999
- Dissolved on January 1, 2010
- Replaced by Linnaeus University following dissolution

### Location and Identification
- Located in Växjö Municipality, Sweden
- Coordinates: latitude 56.854166666667, longitude 14.830833333333
- ISNI: 000000010680653X
- GND ID: 1090579020
- VIAF ID: 123410842
- HAL structure ID: 304864
- Library of Congress authority ID: nb2006025458

### Leadership and Administration
- Rector: Johan Sterte

### Digital Presence
- Official website: http://www.vxu.se/
- Wikipedia articles available in multiple languages: Catalan, Danish, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, Japanese, Latin, Dutch, Polish
- Had 11 sitelinks across different platforms
- Referenced in 206 university-related articles (sitelink_count)

### Academic Status
- Initially classified as a higher education institution (1977-1999)
- Classified as a university from 1999 until dissolution
- Also considered a Swedish government agency

### Library System Integration
- BIBSYS ID: 17487
- LIBRIS URI: hftwxr4141cj7td
- NE.se ID: växjö-universitet
- SELibr ID: 208891

### International Recognition
- Recognized in multiple knowledge graphs, including Google Knowledge Graph
- Had various international aliases reflecting multilingual recognition

## References

1. HAL