For the University of Skövde it is natural to contribute to growth and posperity through our work which includes to collaborate 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 and organisations and students. The purpose is to be part of the things that developes our region and the whole of Sweden.
For this work the University of Skövde has a special department, External Cooperation. In this department we have gathered all our operations who work in the field of collaboration. We manage the already established contacts, and at the same time we 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 surround us. We can play an important part through our specific knowhow within education and research.
Feel free to concact External Cooperation if you have questions or ideas about any kind of collaboration with the University of Skövde.
Our cooperation reaches over the Swedish boarders. The University of Skövde works together with around 100 universities and other institutions of higher educations around the world through the department International Relations.
International Relations
The International Relations office has the responsibility for the development of new exchange agreements as well as the administration of the existing exchange agreements with universities around the world. This work is as well closely coupled with the international tasks at each school within the university.
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.
Mexico Center
The Mexico Center /Centrum för Mexikostudier, CEM) was erected in 2002 at the University of Skövde. It´s purpose is to promote educaiton, research and documantation which involves Mexico and the relatione between Mexico and Sweden.
Center for Austria studies
Since the autumn of 1990 the Center for Austria studies is part of the University of Skövde. It is a collaboration between the University of Skövde, the County Council of West Gothia, the community of Skovde and the Austrian ministry of education, art and culture.