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Högskolan Väst

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world rank  3366

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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

Högskolan Väst's Control Typepublic

Entity

Högskolan Väst's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Högskolan Väst' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Högskolan Väst's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University West
Acronym HV
Founded 1990
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Gustava Melins gata 2
Trollhättan
461 32 Vastra Gotaland County
Sweden
Högskolan Väst's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Högskolan Väst Phone Number +46 (520) 22 30 00
Högskolan Väst Fax Number +46 (520) 22 30 99

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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 Högskolan Väst'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 Högskolan Väst's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Högskolan Väst'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 Högskolan Väst.

Högskolan Väst: 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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Admissions

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 Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Högskolan Väst's admission information.

Högskolan Väst's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Högskolan Väst's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Högskolan Väst's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Högskolan Väst's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Högskolan Väst's Admission Office Admission Office

Drottninggatan
Trollhättan



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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Högskolan Väst.

Högskolan Väst's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Högskolan Väst's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Högskolan Väst's Control Type Control Type

Högskolan Väst is a public higher education institution.


Högskolan Väst's Entity Type Entity Type

Högskolan Väst is a non-profit higher education institution.


Högskolan Väst's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Högskolan Väst's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Högskolan Väst does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Högskolan Väst's main facilities:


Högskolan Väst's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Högskolan Väst's Library


Högskolan Väst's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Högskolan Väst's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Högskolan Väst's main services:


Högskolan Väst's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Högskolan Väst's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Högskolan Väst's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Högskolan Väst's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Högskolan Väst's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Högskolan Väst's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Högskolan Väst is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1990


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Högskolan Väst'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 Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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 Structure

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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

Högskolan Väst's Facebook page Högskolan Väst's official Facebook page

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YouTube YouTube

Högskolan Väst's YouTube channel Högskolan Väst's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Högskolan Väst's Instagram page Högskolan Väst's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Högskolan Väst's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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