University Overview
Established in 1977, Högskolan i Skövde (University of Skövde) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Skövde (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vastra Gotaland County. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Högskolan i Skövde (HIS) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Högskolan i Skövde (HIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 48-year-old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HIS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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| Name | Högskolan i Skövde |
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| Name (English) | University of Skövde |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | HIS |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Motto | You create reality |
| Colours | Ruby |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 408 Skövde 541 28 Vastra Gotaland County Sweden |
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(500) 448 000 |
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(500) 416 325 |
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