University College West: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3544 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1013 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #28 of 39 | In Sweden |
| #459 of 1,000 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 46 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 6,767
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- hv.se
- Languages
- Swedish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 22%*
* University College West 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
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September - June |
| Enrollment | 6,767 |
| Full time employee | 428 |
| Student:staff ratio | 16:1 |
Research profile
University College West has published 4,148 scientific papers with 74,930 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, and Environmental Science.
University College West majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17 | 166 |
| 1994 | 20 | 161 |
| 1995 | 13 | 153 |
| 1996 | 19 | 141 |
| 1997 | 5 | 154 |
| 1998 | 4 | 167 |
| 1999 | 16 | 139 |
| 2000 | 14 | 153 |
| 2001 | 17 | 130 |
| 2002 | 45 | 380 |
| 2003 | 56 | 241 |
| 2004 | 22 | 188 |
| 2005 | 30 | 271 |
| 2006 | 57 | 307 |
| 2007 | 83 | 346 |
| 2008 | 97 | 457 |
| 2009 | 91 | 628 |
| 2010 | 95 | 755 |
| 2011 | 118 | 1019 |
| 2012 | 123 | 1224 |
| 2013 | 109 | 1519 |
| 2014 | 225 | 1742 |
| 2015 | 170 | 1984 |
| 2016 | 204 | 2218 |
| 2017 | 205 | 2677 |
| 2018 | 252 | 3306 |
| 2019 | 246 | 4553 |
| 2020 | 277 | 6102 |
| 2021 | 286 | 7220 |
| 2022 | 261 | 8278 |
| 2023 | 249 | 9394 |
| 2024 | 286 | 9866 |
| 2025 | 164 | 9320 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University College West gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | SEK 80,000 |
| Master's Degree | SEK 120,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | SEK 160,000 |
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 University College West.
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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Yrkesexamen | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering |
|---|---|
| Högskoleexamen / Konstnärlig högskoleexamen | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering |
| Kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor) / Konstnärlig kandidatexamen (Degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts) | Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Economics, Education of the Socially Disadvantaged, Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial and Production Economics, Information Technology, Leisure Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Nursing, Pedagogy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Real Estate, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Surveying and Mapping |
| Yrkesexamen (First cycle professional qualification) | Education, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Social Work, Teacher Training, Upper Secondary Education |
| Magisterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig magisterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Computer Science, Electronics and Automation, Finance, Health Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, Leadership, Nursing, Production Engineering, Robotics |
| Masterexamen (Degree of Master) / Konstnärlig masterexamen (Degree of Master in Fine Arts) | Electronics and Automation, Political Sciences, Production Engineering, Robotics |
| Yrkesexamen (Second cycle professional qualification) | Leadership, Nursing, Secondary Education, Upper Secondary Education |
| Licentiatexamen | Production Engineering |
| Doktorsexamen | Computer Science, Educational Sciences, Production Engineering |
University College West faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Engineering Science | Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Industrial and Production Economics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Technology |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Nursing |
| Department/Division : Social and Behavioural Studies | Behavioural Sciences, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, English, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Pedagogy, Psychology, Social Studies, Social Work, Sociology |
| School : Business, Economics and Information Technology | Business Administration, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Law, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping |
General information
| Alternative names | HV Högskolan Väst |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| Accreditation | Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Gustava Melins gata 2 Trollhättan, SE-461 86 Sweden |
|---|---|
| City population | 50,000 |