International Exchange & Cooperation

Employees of Högskolan i Borås have many possibilities of professional development through international exchange and cooperation.

Teachers

Teachers have the possibility to teach at one of the partner universities of Högskolan i Borås, be an instructor to students on field studies in developing countries or manage project of different types such as a curriculum development or a network project. Teachers may also engage exchange teachers coming to Borås in their courses and programmes.

Staff

Administrative and technical staff have the possibility to for example do job shadowing at a partner university, plan student exchange as well arrange or go on study visits.

Guests

There is also the possibility for foreing guests or partners from business and organisations to engage in the work and development of the University College of Borås through incoming staff exchange.

Try to fit it in!

It is difficult to find time for international exchange within the allocated hours and normal working week but those who have engaged in it generally have no regrets…

Insurance

Employees of Högskolan i Borås have insurance cover during domestic and international business travel via the collective insurance that Högskolan i Borås has with the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency. You may see the conditions of the Swedish State Business Travel Insurance on the web site of the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency. Click "in English" in the upper right hand corner of the start page. Please speak to the Human Resources Unit of Högskolan in order to have an insurance card when you travel abroad.

Incoming exchange staff to Högskolan i Borås have no general insurance cover. However the Swedish State Group Insurance and Personal Insurance of the Legal, Financial and Administrative Agency may be taken out for them. The cost of the insurance is generally born by the department, unit or project that receives the exchange.  You may have more information from the Human Resources Unit of Högskolan.

Information material

There is information on Högskolan in English, such as leaflets and power point presentations. Please se the page Presentation & Information. You may also talk to the international coordinators of your school.