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University of Boras
Institution Info
The University of Borås is a modern university with six departments. We manage educations in Library and Information Studies, Business and Informatics, Fashion and Textile Studies, Behavioural and Education Sciences, Engineering and Health Sciences. The campus is located in the centre of the city and we have 15 000 students and 650 employees. Several of our educations can only be found here with us and this attracts students from all over Sweden.
The University of Borås has the front edge on several exciting research projects, among other things ‘Smart textiles’ which is a preferential research area in the region. Cloth which changes colours when the mobile phone rings, garments which measure muscular frequency and curtains which become lights in the dark are just a few examples. Furthermore, our students get jobs unusually fast. The fact is that the University of Borås year after year is placed in the top when the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education investigates the employment situation. We keep what we promise. Science for Profession.
University of Borås is a member of the European University Association (EUA). EUA represents and supports higher education institutions in 46 countries, providing them with a unique forum to cooperate and keep abreast of the latest trends in higher education and research policies.
Facts and Figures
| No. of students: | 15,000* |
| No. of Administrative staff: | 650 |
| Funding type: | Public |
Services & Facilities
Services
In this area of the University’s website is information gathered about which services the University can offer you as a visitor to the university under other circumstances, for example as a visitor to an open lecture, guest teacher, lecturer, conference participant, supplier, delivery company etc.
Computer Services
The Computer Services Office's duty is to provide IT support for all institutions at the University. We deliver services in networks, maintenance, security, development projects and user support.
The service desk is where to turn if you’ve got questions about or problems with the University’s computers and networks, your user account or accessing software. If you need software support the Computer Support at the library is also available for assistance.
Student Life
These days the total number of students is nearly 15,000 (including both undergraduate and postgraduate students). The campus is located in modern, purpose built buildings in the city centre within walking distance of local The University amenities such as shops, restaurants, banks, supermarkets and the main bus and train stations. Public transportation in Borås is both safe and reliable and as a result many of our students choose to live in the surrounding region and commute to the university.
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