The university as a workplace means employment with good conditions and benefits. Our modern campus is located in the city centre within walking distance of the main train and bus station, thus offering good commuting options.   

For the university, it is a matter of course to work for sustainable societal development throughout our operations and to work to promote diversity, equality, and accessibility. We also make sure to reduce the environmental impact of our daily operations. We are proud of our environmental work and that the university has a certified environmental management system according to the international standard ISO 14001. 

The university in numbers (figures as of 2023)
828 employees
19,000 students
64 programmes and 187 freestanding courses

Development

At each annual performance review, a dialogue is held between manager and employee to address any needs for professional development as well as planning and goals for next year's work.

Employees at the university have the opportunity to participate in international exchanges through the Erasmus+ scholarship programme. Visiting a higher education institution abroad is a good way to get new ideas and develop in your professional role. 

In our internal course offerings, there are courses aimed at teaching, research, and technical/administrative staff. We also have a collaboration with the University of Gothenburg, which means that we can offer our employees participation in parts of their internal professional development training offerings, subject to availability.

Our values

The university's vision statement is, “Together, we take responsibility for the future. By continually developing distinctive education and research, we make a difference" means that for us, taking responsibility is a given--in education, in research, on campus, and in collaboration with society at large. Each employee’s daily accomplishments form a tapestry of unique threads that together make a difference. Here at the University of Borås, we are at the forefront and we put our special stamp on everything we do. We are courageous and we work together across boundaries!

Working for the government

The University of Borås is a government authority with the task of conducting higher education and research where collaboration, internationalisation, and the sharing of information are constants. 

A large proportion of government employees feel that they have a highly interesting and meaningful job and that they have the opportunity make a difference.