University West

🇸🇪 Sweden 4-Year University

Global #1884 Sweden #19

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Institution Info

Founded: 1990
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 6,767 students
Website: http://www.hv.se

About

University West is a higher education institution in Sweden, founded in 1990. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is one of the leading universities in Sweden. The university has approximately 6,767 students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1884 · Ranked	67,90

Research Output via OpenAlex

130

h-index

134,568

Citations

4,401

Publications

3,004

i10-index

1,99

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is University West's global ranking?

University West is ranked #1,884 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Sweden, it holds the #19 position.

When was University West founded?

University West was founded in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Sweden.

How many students attend University West?

University West has a student body of approximately 6,767 students.

What is University West's research output?

University West has produced 4,401 research publications with 134,568 total citations and an h-index of 130, according to OpenAlex data.