The University of Borås offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs in various fields of study. The institution has several faculties, including the School of Business and IT, the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering, and Business, and the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education, and IT. Programs are available in areas such as business administration, engineering, fashion, textiles, library and information science, and pedagogy.

The University of Borås has a strong emphasis on applied research and collaboration with industries, organizations, and public sectors. The institution conducts research that addresses real-world challenges and strives to contribute to innovation and societal development.

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Design, textile materials, and challenging existing textile techniques are in focus of the bachelor’s programme Textile Design. With knowledge in technology and the latest research in materials and fibres, the students can test the limits of how these materials could be designed. There is a strong and rapid development of textile materials and methods going on. The Swedish School of Textiles offers textile educations from first-cycle (bachelor) to third-cycle (doctoral) levels, where the students receive the latest findings about new materials as the doctoral students give lectures and hold workshops about their projects. The well-equipped laboratories at the Swedish School of Textiles are unique and give fantastic opportunities to develop the students’ skills. Here, manufacturing can be done in the same way as in the industry, and the students are free to produce whatever they want. In addition to this, The Swedish School of Textiles is also home to Smart Textiles, where the latest in fibre development takes place in a variety of research projects. What happens at Smart Textiles becomes integrated in the courses, allowing the students to test and learn to develop even further. During the first year, the students gain a solid foundation to base their further design work on. The third year is mainly devoted to a specialisation in one particular technique: printing, knitting, or weaving, together with internships and degree work. Throughout the entire programme, the students build up their own portfolios, and exhibition techniques are a recurring subject during all three years. The students have several opportunities to exhibit their work, for example at the furniture fair in Stockholm and at the graduation exhibition show at the textile museum in Borås. In addition to this, collaborations with the exhibition New Designers in London have just been launched, where different British design programmes exhibit their degree projects. After graduation, there are many career paths to choose from, such as the automotive industry, the clothing industry, interior design, starting your own business, or continue studying for a master’s degree. Show less

Year 1, 60 credits
Form and materials 1: expression and structure, 15.0 credits
The course aims to develop students’ basic creative capacity for textile materials through theoretical teaching and practical interpretative exercises within the form-, design-, material- and colour-related aspects of the field of textiles and fashion.

Techniques and expression 1: dyeing, printing and preparation, 13.5 credits
The course aims to give students basic knowledge of textile printing, digital printing and dyeing and preparation techniques through theoretical teaching and experimental interpretative exercises.

Design Methods 1: design development, 9 credits
The course aims to develop the student’s basic knowledge of design methods and knowledge of design development through studies and experimental exercises with a focus on the design process for developing design ideas in form and materials.

Design aesthetics 1: History and contemporary movements, 4.5 credits
The course aims to provide a basic aesthetical perspective on the historic development of textiles, with regard to form, material and concept studies through reconstruction, sketch and text studies.

Form and materials 2: materials and expression, 6.0 credits
The course aims to deepen students’ basic experimental and professional creative capacity for traditional and new materials and the manipulation and processing of materials through theoretical teaching and practical exercises.

Design project 1: pattern, surface and design, 12 credits
The course aims to develop students’ experimental and professional creative capacity, taking pattern composition, textile printing techniques and dyeing and preparation techniques as starting points. The course also aims to plan, carry out and present design work from initial idea to textile collection.

Year 2, 60 credits
Techniques and expression 2: knitting and tricot, 7.5 credits
The course aims to develop students’ artistic ability within tricot and knitting through theoretical teaching and experimental investigation of the expressive and functional opportunities offered by different tricot techniques.

Design project 2: elasticity and structure, 7.5 credits
The course aims to develop students’ technical skills for artistic interpretation through experimental knitting, independent artistic design work and planning, carrying out and presenting design work from initial idea to the completion of a collection of tricot textiles through form experimentation.

Design aesthetics 2: perspectives and principles, 4.5 credits
The course aims to develop knowledge about theoretical traditions within textile design by studying both dominant international and specific geographical perspectives, with reference to the contemporary development of experimental and professional practice. Students’ ability to describe and critically discuss their own work based on the various perspectives discussed during the course will also be developed.

Design methodology 2: contemporary art and textiles, 7.5 credits
The course aims to explore and gain familiarity with the methods of contemporary art and to be able to place these in relation to design methodology for textile design through interpretative exercises based on different methods.

Technique and design 3: weaveconstruction and scale, 15 credits
The course aims to develop students’ artistic design skills through technical skills within the field of in weaving techniques and experimental weaving as well as independent design work from concept to woven material.

Design aesthetics 3: criticism and assessment, 4.5 credits
The course aims to develop a self-critical perspective of students’ own design work and that of others, through concept development, critical review and comparison, as well as the concrete design and material development of earlier design work.

Sustainable business- and product development, 7.5 credits
The aim of the course is that the student should be able to identify and deal with environmental and ethical aspects within textile processes in the textile industry.

Textile communication and portfolio, 6.0 credits
The course aims to provide basic knowledge and understanding of portfolio building and project management and planning for exhibiting textiles and textile artefacts.

Year 3, 60 credits
Elective courses of 18 credits
Design Project 4: design commission 18 credits
The course aims to offer the student practical experiences of work through design commission for a company or organisation in order to deepen knowledge of design work in relation to sustainable, artistic and economical approaches.

Design project 4: applied design, 18.0 credits
The course aims to develop students’ skills and abilities within applied design work based on given expressive, functional, technical and market-related aspects through work-based education.

Exhibition design, 4.5 credits
The course aims to develop the student's in-depth knowledge of the design of exhibition concepts through exploration of the exhibition medium as a communicative platform where aesthetic, communicative, technical, ethical, and societal aspects are addressed. The course aims to provide the student with knowledge in portfolio-building with a focus on the communication of one’s own textile design work.

Design methodology 3: design research, 7.5 credits
The course aims to develop students’ basic skills in design research through experimental design methodology and knowledge about basic concepts within research, based on a scientific perspective of art and design.

Design project 5: specialisation, 15.0 credits
The course aims to give students deeper knowledge within a chosen technique (weaving, tricot and/or printing and preparation techniques). Students’ artistic skills are deepened, based on the development of a given design idea and artistic problem through experimental interpretive work in their chosen technique.

Bachelor Degree Project, 15 credits
The course aims to ensure that the student applies artistic theoretical and practical knowledge obtained during the study period through an independently completed degree project. The student documents and carries out the design process based on artistic and industrial conditions, and justifies, analyses and critically reflects on his or her own design process.

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The University of Borås, located in Sweden, is a prominent higher education institution known for its academic excellence, innovation, and emphasis on applied research. Here is an overview of the University of Borås: The University of Borås offers a wide range of academic programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The university consists of several faculties, including the School of Business and IT, the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering, and Business, and the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education, and IT. Programs are available in fields such as business administration, engineering, fashion, textiles, library and information science, and pedagogy. One of the notable features of the University of Borås is its focus on applied research. The institution actively engages in research projects that have practical applications and collaborate with industries, organizations, and public sectors to address real-world challenges. This approach ensures that students benefit from the latest knowledge and research findings in their respective fields. The University of Borås is located in the city of Borås and provides modern facilities for students. The campus includes well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, libraries, study spaces, and specialized facilities such as textile labs and innovation hubs. These facilities support a dynamic learning environment and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences and practical training. Internationalization is a key aspect of the University of Borås. The university welcomes international students from around the world and offers programs taught in English to accommodate their needs. Additionally, the university promotes international exchanges and collaborations, enabling students to gain global perspectives and cultural diversity during their studies. Student life at the University of Borås is vibrant and inclusive. The university supports various student organizations, clubs, and activities, fostering a sense of community and providing opportunities for personal growth and networking. The institution also offers comprehensive student support services, including career counseling, study guidance, and access to academic resources. Sustainability is an important focus at the University of Borås. The institution integrates sustainability principles into its operations, research, and educational programs. It promotes environmentally friendly practices and educates students about sustainability challenges and solutions.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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