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The information about this institution was updated on 16/March/2026.
Institution details
Location
Address
Allégatan 1
503 32 Borås
Sweden
57.72461, 12.939977
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities?
Incoming students with Erasmus+ financing through their home institutions should contact their home institution for information about eligibility for Erasmus+ mobility top up grants.
Outgoing students as well as incoming students with Erasmus+ financing through the University of Borås can reach out to the International Office at the University of Borås for information about Erasmus+ top-up grants.
To learn more about which groups qualify for top up grants, please refer to https://www.hb.se/en/student/my-studies/study-abroad/exchange-studies/erasmus-exchange-studies/
Necessary documents to provide
Contact the International Office at your home institution to learn what supporting documents you may need to provide.
What can students expect?
Eligible students may receive a Erasmus+ top-up grant. Contact the International Office at your home institution for more information.
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
To be recognised as a student with a disability and be eligible for disability study support, students must apply through Nais (https://www.nais.uhr.se/). Nais is a nationwide system through which students apply for disability study support. To log in when applying through Nais, you must use your University of Borås student account.
You can find more information about the application here: https://www.hb.se/en/student/support/disabilities/apply-for-disability-study-support/
Necessary documents to provide
In the application, you must attach a certificate confirming long-term disability. This can for example be a medical certificate from a doctor.
What can students expect?
Depending on the disability, students may receive support with:
- Help with notetaking
- Assistance
- Additional tuition/mentor support
- Recorded course literature
- Educational interpreting
- Other forms of special arrangements, such as extended time for exams.
For more information on what support is available, see our webpage Support for Students with Disabilities or contact the Coordinators for Disability Study Support on [email protected].
Adjustments for students with disabilities
Adjustments can be made available for students under certain conditions, based on a needs assessment upon arrival at the University.
What adjustments for studies can be made for students?
What adjustments for exams can be made for students?
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
For information regarding individual support and which adjustments can be made, please refer to https://www.hb.se/en/student/support/disabilities/ or contact the Coordinators for Disability Study Support on [email protected].
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Student Health Care Centre is in the L-building, in the same building as the library. Choose the H elevators, located to the right of the entrance, and go up to the fifth floor, walk straight out of the elevator and to the end of the corridor. There is a sign hanging from the roof - Studenthälsan (Student Health Care Centre).
More information on other services can be found at https://www.hb.se/en/student/support/student-health-care-centre/how-to-seek-healthcare/.
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Exchange students will receive additional information about short-time housing to their registered email, once they have received their admission letter. To learn more about which accessible services might be available to you, please contact [email protected].
Please note that the university does not guarantee accommodation. All students are responsible for finding their own accommodation. If you have questions about how to find housing in Borås, you can always contact the International Office on the email address below for some guidance.
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
No special activities are arranged for students with disabilities, but accessibility accommodations are made if needed. Please inform us ahead of time of your individual needs.