Folkuniversitetet is an organization that offers adult education across Sweden. It is run by five foundations. These are connected to the universities in Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, Lund, and Umeå.
Folkuniversitetet (FU) is a national Adult Education Association which offers a wide range of VET and adult education training courses throughout Sweden and in several European countries. FU-Uppsala has around 120 permanent employees including administrative staff and teachers. Around 300 employees are working on freelance bases. Through the cooperation with other FU offices in Sweden, FU-Uppsala has a national coverage. FU was registered in 1954 and is nowadays a leading organization in Sweden in Adult Education and Lifelong learning. Specific expertise and social context:
FU-Uppsala offers both formal and non-formal education for public authorities, enterprises and individuals. FU organizes specific training programs and/or training courses for various disadvantaged target groups such as unemployed, low-skilled, immigrants, refugees, people with physical and mental disabilities, youth drop-outs and NEETS. The special attention is paid to inclusion and support of elderly through the training for seniors. The organization is focused on the development of interventions that addresses social issues for various disadvantaged target groups in order to promote social inclusion in digital competencies.
Folkuniversitetet is an organization that offers adult education across Sweden. It is run by five foundations. These are connected to the universities in Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, Lund, and Umeå.
