Founded in 1977, Högskolan Kristianstad (Kristianstad University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Kristianstad (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Skane County.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Högskolan Kristianstad (HKR) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Högskolan Kristianstad (HKR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 