University of Borås Annual turnover: 615,3 million SEK (approx. 65,3 million €) Staff: 714 Students: Professors: 53 Faculty and Department: 3/12 PhD Students: 68 Vice-Chancellor: Björn Brorström
Important years The Technical School of Weaving was founded in The University of Borås was founded in First professorial inauguration took place in Application to become the first university of profession in Sweden was submitted to the government in In 2007 the University was awarded the right to offer courses at an advanced level. In June 2010 the University received rights to examine postgraduate students (PhD). First doctoral degree conferment ceremony took place in As of 1 July 2014 the University of Borås has a new organisation.
Important years The Nursing School of West Sweden was formed in The Preschool Seminar was founded in The Swedish School of Library and Information Science was established in Borås in Business and IT courses began in The Textile Institute becomes the Swedish School of Textiles in The School of Engineering was founded in The School of Health and Caring Sciences becomes part of the University in Inauguration of the University’s new library in Swedish School of Textiles moves to Textile Fashion Center in 2013.
Fields of Education Behavioural and Education Sciences Business and Informatics Engineering Fashion and Textile Studies Health Sciences Library and Information Science
Research Areas Business and IT Integrated Caring Science Library and Information Science Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery Teacher and Education Work Textiles and Fashion
The Peddler/Our Shield The Peddler has been the symbol of the University since its inception in He is the tradesman of the Sjuhärad Region. He was active in the early middle ages. He is a link to the history of the region.