Exchange studies

Study abroad at one of our partner universities as part of your study programme. Several study programmes at the University of Borås allow students to spend a semester abroad as an exchange student. Students conducting exchange studies within Europe often have an opportunity to receive a scholarship. Read more about exchange studies. The following semesters are available for exchange studies:

•  Fashion Design (BA) - semester 4
•  Textile Design (BA) - semester 4

Field studies

Minor Field Studies (MFS) is a scholarship programme funded by SIDA for students to collect data for their thesis in a developing country. The field study is conducted over 8 weeks during the semester the students' thesis or degree project is written. Read more about MFS (in Swedish only).

Students admitted to a study programme at the Swedish School of Textiles also have the opportunity to conduct a field study as a complement to their programme. More information on field studies for students studying Textile (in Swedish only). 

Traineeship abroad

There is also the opportunity to do a traineeship abroad in Europe with a grant from the Erasmus+ programme. The traineeship can be done as part of a course, during the summer break, or after completed studies (provided the student has not applied for a degree). Read more about Erasmus+ traineeship.