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University West

country rank  27
world rank  3110

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Overview

Founded in 1990, the Högskolan Väst (University West) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Trollhättan (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 Väst (HV) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Högskolan Väst (HV) 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 34-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 for enrollment. HV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University West's Control Typepublic

Entity

University West's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University West' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University West's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University West
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Campus Location

Address Gustava Melins gata 2
Trollhättan
461 32 Vastra Gotaland County
Sweden
University West Phone Number +46 (520) 22 30 00
University West Fax Number +46 (520) 22 30 99

University West's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University West's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 University West's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University West's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University West.

University West: 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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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University West's admission information.

University West's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University West's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University West a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University West's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University West's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University West's Admission Office Admission Office

Drottninggatan
Trollhättan



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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University West.

University West's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University West has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


University West's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


University West's Control Type Control Type

University West is a public higher education institution.


University West's Entity Type Entity Type

University West is a non-profit higher education institution.


University West's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University West's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University West does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University West's main facilities:


University West's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University West's Library


University West's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University West's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University West's main services:


University West's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University West's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University West's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


University West's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University West's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University West's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University West is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1990


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

University West's Facebook page University West's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University West's Twitter page University West's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University West's YouTube channel University West's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University West's Instagram page University West's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University West's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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