Founded in 1977, Högskolan i Borås (University of Borås) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Borås (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vastra Gotaland County. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Högskolan i Borås (HB) is a medium-sized coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Högskolan i Borås (HB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.