International Relations

The External Relations and Communication 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.

At the moment the University of Skövde has more than 80 partner universities in over 30 countries. Exchange students going to a partner university can study without paying any tuition fees. 

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

Students who take the opportunity to study abroad gain so much more than just academic experience and knowledge. They learn about other cultures, build up an international network of contacts and experience things they would never do at home.