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.
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Name (English) | University West |
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Address | Gustava Melins gata 2 Trollhättan 461 32 Vastra Gotaland County Sweden |
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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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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic University West's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University West a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
University West's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University West.
University West has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).
University West is a public higher education institution.
University West is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
University West does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of University West's main facilities:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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University West is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1990
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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.
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