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Hands up. Who wants to work in a leading centre for fintech and world-leading production technology – right now one of Sweden’s foremost game development hubs?
Not to brag, but we can’t help but be proud of the fact that time after time international companies are choosing to set up right here, and that computer games produced in Skövde often top international bestseller lists. With the university, Science Park Skövde, several innovation arenas and numerous creative start-ups, our business sector is at the cutting edge, challenging the old rules of the game, breaking new ground and driving the transition towards a sustainable future. And we’re looking to expand.
So, what are you waiting for? Join the Game!
In Skövde, gaming giants coexist, core hospital, Skaraborg's regiment, a world-leading industry and one of the country's strongest fintech clusters. So there are plenty of jobs available.
Do you need help with your resume or tips for an interview? At Welcome House, you’ll get help navigating the job market—whether you’re looking for job openings, building the right network, or preparing for a nerve-wracking interview.
Ready to start your own business? Science Park Skövde and the New Entrepreneurs Center are right at your fingertips.
Are you looking for a job where Swedish isn't a requirement? If so, the Move to Gothenburg/West Sweden job portal is a great place to start. You can also stop by our Welcome House, and together we can figure out a way forward.
Ready to level up? Welcome House will help you find the right fit—contact us if you have any questions.
The path to a great career starts with education… and Skövde.
The fact is that the University of Skövde offers several unique programmes and boasts research projects that are making a splash internationally. For instance, you’ll find northern Europe’s biggest and Sweden’s broadest range of game development programmes. Hit games developed by Skövde companies and former student’s top global bestseller lists time after time and the university is part of Sweden Game Arena, a specific growth environment for computer game development. It also offers great programmes in computing/IT, economics, technology and pure engineering. Hardly surprising then that many of the students are recruited by companies immediately after graduation.
So Skövde must be a great place to be a student? You bet. Living on campus means that everything you need is basically right next door. Cafés and shops, gyms, nature areas, bars and nightclubs and the transport hub, if you actually want to leave Skövde from time to time.
Are you new to Skövde and wondering about education, childcare, or how the various systems work?
At Welcome House, we help you navigate the educational opportunities available in Skövde, whether you’re interested in SFI, Komvux, vocational training, or college studies. We’ll explain the options available and help you connect with the right people and programs.
If you’re moving here from another country, the Swedish preschool and school system may seem new and difficult to understand. We can explain how child care works, how to apply, and where to turn with various questions.
At Welcome House, you’ll receive guidance, support, and assistance in navigating your interactions with various organizations and community services in Skövde.
Feel free to schedule a meeting with us today!
Of these, approximately 13,800 commute into the city every day, a sign that the job market is thriving.
Combined with low housing costs, it's a formula that works.
84.5% of residents live within 500 meters of public transportation.
In Skaraborg, the short distances make it possible to live flexibly—live in one municipality, work in another, and still be close to everything.
Skövde offers endless opportunities for building your network, developing and finding business opportunities. Science Park Skövde brings together companies within smart industry, game development and fintech. Sweden Game Arena is a community for game developers, while Donna Network is working to promote a more equal gaming industry. And there are, of course, a wide range of other networks focusing on a variety of fields.
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Did you know that Skövde has several specialist upper secondary schools, including the Volvo upper secondary school, which offers a mix of technical and industrial programmes? These offer two different options: a vocational qualification for those who want to go directly into employment, and eligibility for those who want to continue studying at university.
Is it possible for a newly launched game studio to make a profit of SEK 464 million in its first year? Yes, if you’re the founders of Iron Gate Studio and studied game development in Skövde.
Be inspired by the Skövde students who have taken the world by storm with their Viking-inspired online game Valheim.
In the city center there are charming shops, large shopping centers and many restaurants and cafes. For those who want to experience Skövde by night, there are of course bars and nightclubs.
Enjoy!
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