Vision
University West conducts future-oriented education and research - with societal relevance, quality and responsibility.
Vision, objectives and strategies
Below you will find a comprehensive description of the university’s vision, objectives for education and research, as well as strategic development areas for 2026–2031.
University West is a university in the middle of society, creating knowledge, innovation and sustainable societal change through education and research. We are convinced that knowledge makes a difference for individuals, for working life and for society. Through education, research and active collaboration, we address the needs of the future and create value at local, regional, national and global levels. At University West, we are dedicated to creating change together.
Our Objectives for Education and Research
Through our objectives – Our Education and Our Research – we describe the kind of university we strive to be and how we intend to conduct our activities.
Strategic Development Areas
The following four strategic development areas are intended to support planning and prioritisation of operations in order to achieve the university’s vision and the objectives for education and research. During the period 2026–2031, we will place particular emphasis on developing these four areas.
