Frequently asked questions

What is commissioned education? Commissioned education is a theoretical higher education offered and performed by universities and university colleges of Sweden. It is not vocational training in

Supervising doctoral students

As a part of the university’s strategy to develop the overall competence of supervisors, the Department of Educational Research and Development offers a course for teachers with a doctoral

Elevate

Elevate is the university’s career event where we host a career fair, lectures, workshops, and much more. Is your company currently looking for a new talent? Perhaps you'll find your next rising

iSchools

The University of Borås is the first Swedish member of the international organisation iSchools. The organisation pursues education and research within the information science field.

Innovation and business development

Innovation and business development are important parts of the University’s contribution to the sustainable development of society.

Arenas for collaborations

The University of Borås wants, and takes an active part in, the development of society both nationally and internationally. There are arenas for business, public activities, organisations and

Alumni of the Year 2023: Amin Omrani and Jerker Kryander

2023-12-14

The University of Borås is proud to announce that Amin Omrani and Jerker Kryander are the recipients of the 2023 Alumnus of the Year award.

External audit gives the environmental management system the rating of "pass with distinction"

2023-12-01

Every three years, a major external audit is carried out for recertification of the environmental management system, and in November it was time again. The audit shows that the university's

Information Research journal celebrates 30 years – a pioneer for open access

2025-04-30

Information Research was founded in 1995, when the internet was still new to the general public. The journal has published its content with open access over the years and is one of the journals

New honorary doctors

2024-02-28

It has now been announced who will be honoured with the title of Honorary Doctor: Former Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson, entrepreneur and investor Staffan Hillberg, and Professor Xianyi Zeng of