IUV offers all teacher-training programmes above the preschool level, that is, compulsory school, upper secondary school and folk high school. Active learning is ensured through independent study projects based on real-life problems. This provides a strong foundation for students who decide to study at the postgraduate and research levels. Among the various programmes offered at the department is a unique study programme in statistics, the only one of its kind in Sweden. The department also conducts extensive research and postgraduate training which includes many international contacts.
Research is conducted within statistics and both pure and applied mathematics.
The department is centrally located along the Motala River. At ITUF, thematically organized undergraduate and research education are carried out in a total of four study programmes. These include Culture, Society and Media Production, Social and Cultural Analysis, Teacher training for Compulsory School and Environmental Science. The programme leads to a University Diploma in Child and Youth Teacher Training. Courses are offered in the environment, remedial education, esthetics and cooperation between child care and after-school recreation care.