External Relations

For the University of Skövde it is natural to contribute to growth and prosperity through our work which includes collaboration with the rest of society. We keep an ongoing dialogue and exchange of knowledge between the University, the business world, the region of West Gothia, local communities, organisations and students. The purpose is to be part of our regions development, as well as the development of all of Sweden.

To do this the University of Skövde has International Coordinators who manage the already established contacts, and at the same time seek new cooperations and contacts.

Our aim is that collaborations with the University of Skövde should be easy. The atmosphere is open and innovative. We listen to the needs of the world that surrounds us. We can play an important part through our specific knowledge within education and research.

Feel free to contact the International Coordinators if you have questions or ideas about any kind of collaboration with the University of Skövde.

Our cooperation reaches across the Swedish borders. The University of Skövde works together with around 100 universities and other institutions of higher educations around the world.

European programs such as Socrates/Erasmus and Nordplus are vital to us. Other programs such as SIDA-financed exchanges and projects and activities arranged through Linneaus-Palme are important for the development of our internationalisation.

Partner Universities
The University of Skövde collaborates with around 100 universities and other schools of higher education in and outside Europe.

Research
The University of Skövde has a strong research focus on the development and use of advanced software systems for a variety of applications. Within this general focus we have specialized in three important research areas:

The town of Skövde
The municipality of Skövde is perfectly situated inbetween the two major cities in Sweden, Stockholm and Gothenburg. Skövde was chosen as the Student City of Sweden in 2008/2009.