Universities in Sweden

Högskolan i Skövde

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Overview

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, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden. Founded in 1977, Högskolan i Skövde (HIS) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet. HIS provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including 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. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 49-year-old Swedish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. HIS also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Högskolan i Skövde's Control Typepublic

Entity

Högskolan i Skövde's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Högskolan i Skövde' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Högskolan i Skövde's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Skövde
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym HIS
Founded 1977
Motto You create reality
Colours Ruby
Mascot

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Location

Address PO Box 408
Skövde
541 28 Vastra Gotaland County
Sweden
Högskolan i Skövde's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Högskolan i Skövde Phone Number (500) 448 000
Högskolan i Skövde Fax Number (500) 416 325
Other locations

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Website

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University of Skövde's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Högskolan i Skövde is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2010


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Högskolan i Skövde's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Högskolan i Skövde as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Högskolan i Skövde Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Högskolan i Skövde is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Högskolan i Skövde's academic range and degree level offering.



Högskolan i Skövde: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Högskolan i Skövde Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Högskolan i Skövde Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Högskolan i Skövde categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Högskolan i Skövde.



Högskolan i Skövde: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Högskolan i Skövde Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Högskolan i Skövde website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Högskolan i Skövde Admission Info


Högskolan i Skövde's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Högskolan i Skövde is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Högskolan i Skövde's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Högskolan i Skövde has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Högskolan i Skövde 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Högskolan i Skövde's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Högskolan i Skövde's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 408
Skövde 541 28



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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Högskolan i Skövde's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Högskolan i Skövde Size and Profile


Högskolan i Skövde's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Högskolan i Skövde has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Högskolan i Skövde's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Högskolan i Skövde's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Högskolan i Skövde's Control Type Control Type

Högskolan i Skövde is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Högskolan i Skövde's Entity Type Entity Type

Högskolan i Skövde is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Högskolan i Skövde's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Högskolan i Skövde's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Högskolan i Skövde's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Högskolan i Skövde adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Högskolan i Skövde's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Högskolan i Skövde is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Högskolan i Skövde Facilities


Högskolan i Skövde's Library University Library

Yes Visit Högskolan i Skövde's Library


Högskolan i Skövde's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Högskolan i Skövde's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Högskolan i Skövde's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Högskolan i Skövde Services


Högskolan i Skövde's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Högskolan i Skövde's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Högskolan i Skövde's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Högskolan i Skövde's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Högskolan i Skövde's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Högskolan i Skövde Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Högskolan i Skövde consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Högskolan i Skövde
  • School of Bioscience
  • School of Business
  • School of Health and Education
  • School of Engineering Science
  • School of Informatics

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Memberships and Affiliations

Högskolan i Skövde Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Högskolan i Skövde's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions (SUHF)


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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Högskolan i Skövde public or private?

Högskolan i Skövde is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Högskolan i Skövde profit or non-profit?

Högskolan i Skövde is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Högskolan i Skövde in terms of enrollment?

Högskolan i Skövde has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Högskolan i Skövde in terms of academic staff?

Högskolan i Skövde's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Högskolan i Skövde a coeducational institution?

Högskolan i Skövde is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Högskolan i Skövde use?

Högskolan i Skövde adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Högskolan i Skövde affiliated with?

None.

Does Högskolan i Skövde admit international students?

Yes.

What is Högskolan i Skövde's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Högskolan i Skövde 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Högskolan i Skövde HIS?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Högskolan i Skövde HIS located?

Högskolan i Skövde is located in Skövde, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden. Address: PO Box 408.

Is Högskolan i Skövde HIS accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Högskolan i Skövde is accredited by Utbildningsdepartementet (since 2010).

Does Högskolan i Skövde offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Högskolan i Skövde offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Högskolan i Skövde have a university library?

Yes

Does Högskolan i Skövde provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Högskolan i Skövde have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Högskolan i Skövde offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Högskolan i Skövde offer career services?

Not reported

Does Högskolan i Skövde offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Högskolan i Skövde have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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