Boras University College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2959 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #911 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #26 of 39 | In Sweden |
| #142 of 1,031 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 79 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 19,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.hb.se
- Languages
- Swedish
- Acceptance rate
- 28%*
* Boras University College is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 19,000 |
|---|
Research profile
Boras University College has published 5,380 scientific papers with 154,538 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Political Science, and Law.
Boras University College majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 96 |
| 1994 | 14 | 125 |
| 1995 | 8 | 148 |
| 1996 | 17 | 167 |
| 1997 | 12 | 206 |
| 1998 | 26 | 253 |
| 1999 | 31 | 289 |
| 2000 | 30 | 386 |
| 2001 | 36 | 432 |
| 2002 | 60 | 507 |
| 2003 | 54 | 666 |
| 2004 | 73 | 767 |
| 2005 | 76 | 992 |
| 2006 | 105 | 1241 |
| 2007 | 143 | 1517 |
| 2008 | 153 | 1947 |
| 2009 | 165 | 2077 |
| 2010 | 194 | 2617 |
| 2011 | 232 | 3151 |
| 2012 | 235 | 3962 |
| 2013 | 227 | 4440 |
| 2014 | 340 | 5088 |
| 2015 | 264 | 5557 |
| 2016 | 297 | 5983 |
| 2017 | 282 | 6827 |
| 2018 | 263 | 7947 |
| 2019 | 293 | 9264 |
| 2020 | 311 | 11741 |
| 2021 | 292 | 14503 |
| 2022 | 308 | 15591 |
| 2023 | 290 | 15880 |
| 2024 | 223 | 16403 |
| 2025 | 218 | 14614 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Boras University College.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Högskoleexamen / Konstnärlig högskoleexamen | Business Administration, Engineering, Fashion Design, Industrial and Production Economics, Textile Design, Textile Technology |
|---|---|
| Kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor) / Konstnärlig kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts) | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Economics, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Library Science, Management, Nursing, Public Administration, Textile Technology, Writing |
| Yrkesexamen (First cycle professional qualification) | Nursing, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Teacher Training |
| Magisterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig magisterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Communication Studies, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Labour and Industrial Relations, Textile Design |
| Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | E-Business/Commerce, Education, Fashion Design, Information Sciences, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Textile Design, Waste Management |
| Yrkesexamen (Second cycle professional qualification) | Midwifery, Nursing |
| Doktorsexamen | Fashion Design, Information Sciences, Library Science, Textile Design |
Boras University College faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare | Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health, Social Welfare |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Librarianship, Information, Education and IT | Educational Sciences, Information Technology, Library Science, Primary Education, Secondary Education |
| Faculty : Textiles, Engineering and Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Fashion Design, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate, Textile Design |
General information
| Alternative names | HB Borås University College Högskolan i Borås |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1977 |
| Accreditation | Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) |
| Motto | Vetenskap för profession Science for the professions |
Location and contacts
| Address | Allégatan 1 Borås, SE-501 90 Sweden |
|---|---|
| City population | 76,000 |