University of Boras
Strengths
Boras University, located in southwest Sweden, is divided into the following faculties: Faculty of Library Science, Information, Education and Computer Science; Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business; Faculty of Health Sciences, Professional Life and Social Welfare; and Faculty of Police. Boras University was founded in 1977.
Major, Academics
You will follow courses in English:
Campus
Boras is a town in southwestern Sweden, about 60 kilometers east of Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city.
Located in the center of Boras, just ten minutes from the main train and bus station, the Boras University campus is the heart of student life. You’ll find everything you need on campus! In addition to classrooms, we have one of Sweden’s best libraries, as well as restaurants, cafés and a student bookshop.
The campus features modern buildings in the city center, within walking distance of local amenities such as stores, restaurants, banks and supermarkets. Public transport in Boras is both safe and reliable, so many students choose to live in the surrounding area and commute to the university.
During your studies, the Studentenwerk is also at your disposal. This is a student-run organization that offers advice, activities and other services to students.
To discover
The university is located in downtown Boras: a charming town surrounded by nature. The city boasts a rich cultural life, colorful street art and excellent opportunities for sports and outdoor recreation. The number of foreign students has been high over the past decade, helping to make Boras University a dynamic, multicultural place of learning.
Boras is a medium-sized Swedish town with a population of around 113,000. The city is well known in Sweden as a textile and commercial center, rich in innovation and entrepreneurship. In Boras, nothing is too far away; everything you need can be found in the town, and the town is close to picturesque surroundings. The large city of Gothenburg and Landvetter airport are less than an hour’s drive away. At Boras, you’ll find everything you need for an enriching study and leisure experience.
Boras is a thriving student town, with pleasant cafés, beautiful parks and a full cultural and entertainment program.
With several large parks and outdoor areas, you can play sports, swim or spend a relaxing day enjoying nature. A unique and exciting aspect of the town is the open-air exhibition No Limit Street Art, in which street artists from all over the world have decorated Boras with murals, sculptures and installations!
Sports fans will find plenty to do in Boras. The area around Knalleland boasts numerous sports facilities, including the Boras Arena, built in 2005. The arena is home to Elfsborg soccer club, Swedish Premier League champions in 2012. It also hosts concerts and other events.
If you prefer the countryside, you’re in luck. A short bus or bike ride from the city center brings you to forests, lakes and vast stretches of farmland.
Good to know
The town became the center of the Swedish textile industry several hundred years ago. Today, most factories have been relocated, but Boras remains the center of textile design in Sweden.
In recent years, Borås has also gained a reputation as the sculpture capital of Sweden. Sculptures by renowned Swedish and international artists are scattered throughout the city. The biggest attraction, literally, is the nine-metre-high Pinocchio sculpture by American artist Jim Dine.
The Swedish krona (plural kronor) is the national currency. It is often written SEK or kr. A crown is made up of 100 öre. Since 2010, all öre coins have been withdrawn from circulation. Product prices can still be expressed in öre, but the amount is rounded up to the nearest crown when paid in cash.
Many English speakers call the currency “The Swedish Crown”, as krona literally means crown in Swedish.
To give you an idea of the cost of living:
Accommodation €500
Food €260
Insurance, medical care, hygiene €70
Local travel €40
Clothing, hobbies, other €100
This amount is just an example, and will vary considerably depending on your lifestyle and consumption habits.
What's going on?
The number of places in Erasmus + is limited. The granting of the scholarship is therefore not automatic and the amount may vary. However, we invite you to apply because exchange places (excluding Erasmus +) may be offered. Please refer to the Erasmus+ section.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
TOEFL 550
Eligibility
ABS 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ICD PGE
ESAM 2rn, 3rd, 4th year
Documents required
Resume in English
Grades transcript
ID Document
Cover letter in English
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : early September
End of lectures and exams : mid-January
SPRING
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start: mid-January
End of lectures and exams : mid-June
https://www.hb.se/en/international-student/exchange-students/
https://www.hb.se/en/student/news-and-events/semesters/
Procedures
All students from non-EU/EEA countries need a residence permit to study in Sweden.
European Health Insurance card compulsory.
Accommodation
Borås University does not guarantee accommodation for international students. All students are therefore responsible for booking their own accommodation.
The earlier you start your search, the better your chances of finding a suitable room or apartment.
All students are responsible for booking their own accommodation, as well as complying with the rules of the rental agency/landlord and contacting the landlord in the event of, for example, maintenance problems.
https://www.hb.se/en/international-student/get-to-know-the-university/student-life/living-in-sweden/accommodation/
