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A great place to live and study, Sweden is the 14th most peaceful country in the world according to GPI or Global Peace Index. Almost 85% of the people can speak English, and the country offers considerable opportunities for those looking for part-time or full-time jobs, as well as post-graduation opportunities.
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Discover Sweden
Ranked first as the most sustainable country in the world by RobecoSAM, Sweden is loved for its clean outdoors as well as for the respect the Swedish people show to their environment.
Sweden is divided into 25 provinces called landskap, and though the provinces serve no political or administrative purpose, they represent strong cultural, geographical and historical identities of the people.
Key Facts
end August to mid-January
Intakes
38
Listed Universities
14
Ranked Universities
€8000 - €13000
Average Tution Fees
€800 – €900
Range Living Cost
28,000
International Students
Top Universities
- Karolinska Institutet
- Uppsala University
- Lund University
- Stockholm University
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Chalmers University of Technology
- University of Gothenburg
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Umea University
- Linkoping University
Courses
- Agriculture
- Forestry and Fishery Arts
- Design and Media
- Business Administration and Economics
- Computer Science and Engineering Education
- Health and Medical Care
- Humanities Journalism
- Communication and Information
- Law and Legal Studies
- Materials, Construction and Manufacturing
Why study in Sweden
Well-known for its long academic tradition, it is a country that encourages original thinking, free expression and the right to question and challenge established conventions with arguments that are properly grounded in reason and empirical observation.
Three of the Top 100 universities are in Sweden.
High quality and creative approach to education
Informal and knowledge-oriented classroom sessions encouraging innovation, creative thinking and problem-solving mindset.
Student Life
Student life in Sweden offers plenty of opportunity whether you choose to study in a city or a smaller, rural town. Joining the student union is a great idea, and will help you meet other like-minded students as well as helping you find accommodation and providing support with your studies should you need it.
The student union will also provide specific support for international students. They’ll help you with orientation when you arrive, assist with settling into life on the university campus, and will arrange events such as live bands, theatre groups and many others to help you meet people and make new friends.
Tuition Fees
Cost of Living
Students will typically need around SEK 8500 per month to live comfortably whilst studying in Sweden. Of course, this will depend upon where you’re living and if you share your accommodation with friends.
Average Monthly Costs
SEK 4,070
Accomodation
SEK 750
Study Materials
SEK 300
Mobile & Internet
SEK 580
Travel & Others
SEK 2,000
Movies & Others
Work and study in the Sweden
Sweden is a great place for students. Besides an excellent academic reputation, the country also imposes no constraints on students taking jobs alongside their studies. The universities themselves arrange job fairs and seminars where students can meet potential employers and look for part-time, or full-time jobs.
However, the academic life in Sweden is demanding, and you will be expected to dedicate the equivalent of a full-time working week (40 hours) towards further reading and coursework in addition to your scheduled classroom hours. For this reason, many students find it very hard, if not impossible to combine work with their studies whilst living in Sweden, especially because any further applications for residence permits may be denied if you have not made sufficient progress.
Entry Requirements
For a Bachelor’s degree
Successful completion of the secondary school program is the normal requirement for admission to undergraduate study. Bachelor's degrees in Sweden normally require three or four years of full-time study.
Master’s Level
A master's degree in Sweden typically requires 2 years of study after successful completion of an honours baccalaureate.
Ph.D or Doctoral studies
The normal qualification for a doctoral program is a master's degree, A minimum of three years and up to four or five years of study and research, as well as a dissertation, are the normal requirements for a doctorate
Language Requirements
Shortlist each university will have their own requirements of specific language tests and scores, you will also need to meet the minimum requirement of the Border Agency in order to secure your student visa if you need one
Scholarships
A number of Swedish institutes, universities and other bodies offer scholarship and grants. It’s a great idea to do your research to find out what schemes you might be eligible for. Contacting your preferred university is an ideal place to start your research, and you can also check out the following scholarships which are offered by individual organisations.
Visa
Depending which country you are from, you will need a visa if the period of your study is less than three months. You will also need to apply for residence permit if your period of study is more than three months. You can find out more information, including which countries are affected, by checking the Swedish Migration Agency’s website.
Sweden student visa requirements
- You must have a full-time place at an accredited university
- You should have paid the first instalment of your tuition fees
- A valid passport with minimum of 6 months validity
- A letter of admission from your university
- Proof of your financial capability
- Other supporting documents
Scholarships or Bursaries
If you want to talk to someone about what the best scholarships or bursaries may be for you, chat to one of our educational experts now.
More about Sweden
- Stockholm
- Gothenburg
- Lund
- Uppsala
- Umeå
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, stretches across 14 islands connected by more than 50 bridges. The cultural, political, media and economic centre of Sweden, Stockholm is also a student city, home of some of the best universities such as the Stockholm School of Economics, Karolinska Institute and Royal Institute of Technology (KTH).
Renowned for its contribution to science and arts, Stockholm is home to more than 100 museums, as well as art galleries, and must-see tourist attractions.
Home of some of the top universities in the world
Option to study in English
A number of places to visit
The second largest city in Sweden, Gothenburg is the home of some top universities such as the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology. Companies such as Volvo and Astra Zeneca are headquartered in Gothenburg. Known for the Gothia Cup, Gothenburg Film Festival and music festivals such the Way Out West Festival, Gothenburg is a paradise for students who take art and studies seriously.
A number of courses to choose from
Interactive classroom dynamics with a lot of group assignments and projects
A few hours train ride to Copenhagen and Oslo and only a couple of hours flight to Rome, Budapest, Berlin and Barcelona.
Home to one of the oldest and largest universities in the world—Lund University, the university blocks are probably the prominent landmarks in the city centre. One of the oldest towns in Sweden, Lund leads the way for Sweden in the high-tech industry.
Lund University has more 41000 students on its rolls with 2000 different courses offered to them.
100 international degrees to choose from
Great for cultural, social and career networking with global students
Lund University is a member of international research-intensive university networks such as LERU and U21.
The fourth largest city in Sweden, Uppsala is known for its university—Uppsala University. For those who are curious, the Celsius Scale for temperature was invented here. If you are at Uppsala, you should not miss to visit its famous Uppsala Cathedral, Scandinavia’s largest.
A small university town with everything within walking or cycling distance.
The university takes great care of students’ welfare and education.
A great focus on research.
Located on the banks of Ume River, this university town is the largest town in Norrland (the northern part of Sweden). Home to about 40,000 students, Umea is a centre for education, technical and medical research.
Considered the cultural capital of Europe, if you love Jazz, then the Umea Jazz Festival should be high on your list. Umea is also famous for its sports and music celebrities such as Bjorn Berg and Daniel Lindstrom.
Top universities, great faculty and student-friendly atmosphere
Plenty of student friendly accommodation
World-class setting and infrastructure
- Overview of culture
- Sports
- Celebrations
- Food
- Yellow Pea Soup, Punch and Swedish Pancakes, a favourite with students.
- Toast Skagen, type of bread.
- Gubbrora: seafood, an egg-anchovy salad served on a thin slice of dark bread.
- Smorgasbord, of course, with pickled herring.
- Chives and Sour cream. Eaten with fresh potatoes and salmon or pickled herring for lunch.
- Knackebrod: Crisp bread
- Crayfish August
- Marinated Salmon with Dill Potatoes
- Raggmunk & Lingonberries: a Swedish potato pancake fried in butter and served with fried pork
- Jansson’s Temptation: creamy potato and anchovy casserole
While in other countries unemployment rate keeps increasing, in Sweden it keeps dropping. The reason is the way the government and the Swedes conduct their society and business. The policies and laws of the country are favourable to equality among the citizens and the government, reflecting the psyche of the people, tends to works towards equality and the good of all.
If you are a graduate student or you have completed your higher education, you can apply to various industries or university research projects for a good position. Only the unskilled and untutored find it difficult to get a good job.
According to Labour Outlook, 2018, foreign-born individuals accounted for 79% of the job growth in Sweden, this is great news when it comes to thinking about your post-study options.
- Do's and Don'ts
- Understanding sweden Slang
- Swedes respect personal space because they think that everyone has a right to privacy. Therefore, in your social interaction keep an arm’s length when talking to people.
- They love coffee and have a special event for coffee drinking called fika. It’s great for getting involved with the Swedish culture and making new friends.
- Avoid asking personal questions. If you want to make small talk, talking about nature is always a great option as most Swedes are very proud of their surroundings.
- Punctuality is very important, so always try to be on time. If you’re running late you should call the person and let them know.
- Learn Swedish. It will help you appreciate their culture and values.
- Swedes believe that your actions reflect your values. Shabby clothes, clutter, littering, jumping queues and not taking off footwear while entering a house are looked down upon. Remain tidy, clean and punctual.
- Do not talk about yourself, your country, your religion or beliefs. When you speak about yourself, maintain a ‘matter-of-fact’ tone and do not sound boastful.
- Do not indulge in vulgar or ethnic jokes.
- Do not raise your voice and speak animatedly, gesticulating or pointing fingers.
- Do not discuss immigrant issues for you will not know what your listener’s take on the matter is.
- Do not compare the Swedes with people of other Nordic countries because the Swedes are very fond of their cousins and think greatly about them.
- Tja!: Hello, Hi
- Bakis: If you suffer from hangover, you are bakis.
- Kanon: Great. How are you, Kanon Har!
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