HIS

What HIS does

Högskolan i Skövde (HIS) is a Swedish public university (statlig högskola) governed by the Ministry of Education and Research, headquartered in Skövde, Sweden. It delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across engineering, information technology, health sciences, business, and natural sciences, and serves three primary student segments: Swedish and EU/EEA students (no tuition fees), non-EU/EEA international students (tuition-paying), and inbound exchange students channeled through the Erasmus+ program and the Go Global bilateral partner network spanning the USA, Canada, England, the Netherlands, Germany, and Hong Kong. The institution's competitive positioning emphasizes small-campus personalized education, active student-union representation (Studentkåren with five faculty sections), and modernized student services.

HIS's product surface is centered on Studentportalen, a unified digital gateway integrating Canvas (learning management), Ladok (student records and grades), Inspera (digital examinations), Zoom (video conferencing), TimeEdit (scheduling), NAIS (disability accommodations), Eduroam (campus wireless), and HelpIT (IT self-service). The technology stack is composed entirely of third-party SaaS platforms orchestrated through the portal; no proprietary AI/ML, no in-house models, and no patents are evident in the data. The portal was fully restructured and relaunched in July 2026.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through annual government appropriations from the Swedish Ministry of Education and Research, with a secondary stream of tuition fees from non-EU/EEA international students and scholarship-funded support (e.g., the 25,000 SEK Skövde Municipality travel grant and the annual Mångfaldsstipendiet diversity scholarship). Specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Recruitment is event- and community-led, executed through Open House events (Öppet Hus), a paid student-ambassador program (145 SEK/hour), and digital channels (his.se, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube). Distribution flows through the national Swedish admissions system (antagning.se), the Erasmus+ and Go Global exchange pipelines, and the regional Nitus Learning Centers in the Skaraborgsregionen for distance-education students.

Name

HIS

Legal name

Högskolan i Skövde

Website

https://[email protected]

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Högskolan i Skövde (HIS) is a Swedish public university under the Ministry of Education and Research, delivering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to Swedish, EU/EEA, and international students in Skövde, Sweden. It operates a unified digital student portal integrating Canvas LMS, Ladok records, and Inspera digital examinations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE), Research & Lab-Based Short-Term Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate) (EDAIAIAF)

Keywords

• Higher education
• University degree programs
• Student support services
• International exchange programs
• Digital learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Skövde

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Higher Education Funding: Publicly funded university operating under Swedish higher education legislation. Primary revenue from government appropriations for education and research activities.
2. Tuition Fees (Non-EU/EEA Students): Tuition fees charged to students from outside the EU/EEA. Application and tuition fees for international students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Högskolan i Skövde (University of Skövde / HIS) is a Swedish public university that provides higher education degree programs at bachelor's and master's levels across engineering, information technology, health sciences, business, and natural sciences. The institution delivers academic programs through on-campus and distance learning modalities, supported by a digital student services ecosystem that includes Studentportalen (central student portal), Canvas LMS, Ladok student records, Inspera digital examinations, and Zoom for remote learning. It also provides student support services, international exchange programs (Erasmus+ and Go Global), scholarships, and a student union for representation.

Product overview

Högskolan i Skövde (HIS) operates a comprehensive digital student services ecosystem centered on Studentportalen as the primary gateway. The platform integrates multiple systems including Canvas LMS for learning management, Ladok for academic records, and Inspera for digital examinations. Additional services include Zoom for video conferencing, TimeEdit for scheduling, and specialized support systems for international studies, student health, and accessibility accommodations. The university serves students through both on-campus and distance learning modalities with integrated digital tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studentportalen Central student portal serving as the main gateway for all student services including course registration, exam enrollment, schedules, grades access, and administrative functions. Integrated with Canvas LMS, Ladok, and Inspera examination system.
• Canvas LMS (Learning Platform) Learning management system (Lärplattform) used for course content delivery, assignments, discussion boards, and online learning materials. Primary platform for course interactions between students and faculty.
• Ladok Student Records System Student documentation and study record system for tracking grades, course completions, transcripts, and certificates. Students access to request and download official academic documentation.
• Inspera Digital Examination Platform Digital examination platform enabling online written exams. Students take digital exams under supervised conditions with automated submission and grading support.
• Student Support Services (Studentstöd) Comprehensive support services including study technique guidance, career counseling, student health services, accessibility accommodations, and mentorship programs for students with disabilities.
• International Studies (Utlandsstudier) Study abroad services facilitating student exchanges, Erasmus+ programs, and international partnerships. Includes application processing, partner university database (Go Global), and exchange student support.
• Course and Education Plans Database Searchable database of course syllabi and program descriptions. Students can search by course code, program code, or keywords to find detailed curriculum information.
• Student Union (Studentkåren) Student union organization representing students with five sections for different academic areas. Provides student advocacy, social activities, and representation in university governance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 examination opportunities within one year for discontinued courses
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union exchange program enabling student mobility within Europe. Provides grants for study abroad and traineeship placements at partner institutions across Europe.
• Go Global Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of partner universities for exchange studies. Includes universities in USA, Canada, England, Netherlands, Germany, Hong Kong, and other countries. Managed through bilateral agreements.
• RF-SISU Västra GötalandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Street Games Academy project - initiative connecting sports and higher education, funded by Västra Götaland Region.
• Nitus Learning CentersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional network of learning centers in Skaraborgsregionen providing examination services for distance education students from various universities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/hogskolaniskovde
• Facebookfacebook.com/hogskolaniskovde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/his_3

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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