University of Skövde

What is the University of Skövde best known for?

The University of Skövde is a modern and welcoming university with first-class programmes and internationally competitive research, a place where we strive for the greatest accomplishments. We’re relatively young, but still comparable to more established universities in terms of quality. Here, you can study modern and cross-disciplinary programmes designed to meet demand from the labour market and the surrounding community.

What kind of programmes does the University of Skövde offer?

The University of Skövde offers a range of bachelor’s and master’s programmes for international students. Our programmes cover various fields, such as: Biomedicine, Bioinformatics, Bioscience, Ecology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Computer Science and Informatics, Game Development, Engineering & Technology, Information Technology and Business Administration.

• International Bachelor’s and Master’s studies
• Doctoral studies

Skövde – the Swedish Student City of the Year!The Swedish National Union of Students (SFS) presents the Student City of the Year award annually, to a city that excels in its work to create a good study and living environment for students. This year, 2025, the prestigious award goes to Skövde, among other things, for a nice welcome of new students, the contact students have with business and the public sector, and the increased availability of student housing.

What are ties to local industry like?

Having a close collaboration with the labour market and the surrounding community is something that is highly prioritised by the University of Skövde. For us it’s natural to collaborate with our surrounding community and to maintain an ongoing dialogue with the business world, the region of West Gothia, local communities, organisations and students. We aim to be a key part of our region’s development, as well as the development of all of Sweden.

We are the Volvo Preferred Research Partner within virtual manufacturing and have ongoing projects with many other world-renowned companies, such as Astra Zeneca and Microsoft. Collaborating with international and local companies through mentorship programmes, advisory boards, guest lectures, degree projects, job fairs, etc. gives the students valuable contacts for the future and prepares them for their future careers.

Photo: Rebecka Thor, University of Skövde