Founded in 1990, Högskolan Väst (University West) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Trollhättan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vastra Gotaland County.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Högskolan Väst (HV) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Högskolan Väst (HV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 30 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 