Sweden’s University of Work Integrated Learning
University West (Högskolan Väst) in Trollhättan is a Swedish state university built around Work Integrated Learning — an approach that combines academic study with real workplace practice in every programme. Established in 1990 and consolidated onto a single Trollhättan campus in 2008, it is internationally recognised for its research in the field and runs a doctoral programme unique to it.
Location
Trollhättan, Sweden
Founded
1990
Tuition Fee Range (Non-EU)
Bachelor’s: SEK 105,000/year · Master’s: SEK 120,000–140,000/year · Application fee: SEK 900
Scholarships
University West Scholarship (15% tuition reduction for fee-paying master’s students, on academic merit) and Swedish Institute (SI) scholarships
Work Integrated Learning
WIL is embedded across programmes, combining campus study with placements and live workplace projects
Recognition
Internationally recognised research in Work Integrated Learning, with a doctoral programme unique to the field; around 13,000 students
Undergraduate Programs
- BSc in International Affairs (3 years, 180 credits)
- BSc in AI Management (3 years, 180 credits)
- BSc in International Mechanical Engineering (3 years, 180 credits)
Graduate Programs
- Two-year master’s (120 credits): Leadership in Digitalised Organisations · Sustainable Development · Work Integrated Political Studies · Operations and Supply Chain Management · AI and Automation · Manufacturing Engineering · Robotics and Automation
- One-year master’s (60 credits): IT and Management · Cybersecurity · AI and Automation · Electric Engineering · International Welding Engineering · Manufacturing Engineering · Robotics and Automation
Why Study At University West?
University West offers distinct academic advantages and strong career opportunities for international students:
Work Integrated Learning As Standard
Every programme pairs academic study with real workplace practice. University West’s research in this field is internationally recognised and it runs a doctoral programme unique to it.
Engineering Built Around Swedish Industry
Manufacturing engineering, international welding engineering, robotics and automation, and electric engineering — taught in Trollhättan, at the centre of western Sweden’s manufacturing region.
One-Year Master’s Options
Cybersecurity, IT and Management, Electric Engineering and several others run as 60-credit programmes, cutting both cost and time before you can apply to stay and work in Sweden.
Fees Lower Than Sweden’s Big Names
SEK 105,000 a year at bachelor’s level and SEK 120,000–140,000 at master’s, with a 15% tuition reduction available to strong master’s applicants through the University West Scholarship.
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