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Sweden in brief – p.1Welcome to Sweden – p.2

Inside our universities – p.4

Beyond our classrooms – p.8

Study options – p.13

Steps to applying – p.14Coming to Sweden – p.17

Find a university – p.18

Useful links – p.20



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Sweden in brief-Capital: Stockholm

Language: Swedish, English widely spoken

Government: Constitutional monarchy,parliamentary democracy

Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)

Area: 450,000 square kilometres , the fth largestcountry in Europe

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Population: 9.6 million

Population of major cities including suburbs:Stockholm (2,019,200)Gothenburg (918,000)Malmö (647,300)

Time zone: GMT+1

GDP per capita (PPP): SEK 352,000



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– Welcome to SwedenStudy in Sweden

Success in today’s world is based on coming up withnew ideas and Sweden is one of the most creative,well-educated and free-thinking countries in the world.

No matter whether you want to win a Nobel Prize, inventthe next pacemaker or Skype, or start a career at Volvoor Ericsson, Sweden’s world-class educational systemwill give you the tools necessary to succeed today –and tomorrow.

Using this brochureThis brochure is intended to give you an insight into whatmakes Swedish universities unique and to give you anunderstanding of our programmes in English as well ashow to apply for such programmes. We welcome you toSweden and our universities.

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Universities nurture creativity and critical thinkingSweden is one of the most innovative countries in the world, despite having a popu lation of

less than 10 million. Its inventiveness comes not from vast numbers, but from flexible minds

educated at Swedish universities.Swedish classrooms have helped create a uniquely informal environment that promotes

student interaction and greater direct contact w ith professors. This extra freedom for

students encourages creativity and critical thinking, supports collaboration between

students instead of competition, and makes work in groups a normal part of study.

This system helps create forward-thin king, perceptive team players who are attractive

on the global job market.

Academic excellenceSwedish universities have been fine-tuning their teaching methods since the foundation

of Uppsala University in the 15th century. Sweden is home to world-class education and

research in many areas including – but not limited to – sustainability, business, design, l ife

sciences, biotechnology, engineering, human rights and international relations.

While international rankings tell only a part of the story, the Swedish higher education

system is ranked as No.2 in the world by Universitas 21.

English skills among the best in the worldSwedish may be the offic ial language but most Swedes are excellent at English . Sweden was

ranked No.1 in the EF English P roficiency Index (source: EF Education First) comparing

the English skil ls of adults around the world. Swedes’ excellent English skills have helped

produce a university system offering more than 700 master’s programmes taught in English

as well as numerous courses at the bachelor level.

CHOOSESWEDEN-Inside our universities

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SWEDISH EXCELLENCE

The Nobel Prize-The Nobel Prize, awarded in Stockholmand Oslo every year, is the world’s mostprestigious distinction. Established by

Swedish scientist and inventor AlfredNobel, it was awarded for the rst timein 1901.

“In India, you listen more and take notes.Here there are a lot of discussions andyou don’t have to share the lecturer’sopinion. The educational approach ismore practical. I like that.”– Pallavi Phogat, India, Master’s Programme in Literature,Lund University.

SWEDISH EXCELLENCE

Top ranked-Despite its relatively small number ofuniversities, Sweden has nine institutionsin the top 300, ve in the top 200 and three

in the top 100, according to various globalranking sites. On a per capita basisSweden has the second highest numberof the world’s top universities.

An international environmentSweden offers a tolerant international academic environment.

The country has a tradition of being open to international

influences and looking beyond its borders, as demonstrated

by the large number of international companies.

The academic environment is also multicultural with more than

38,000 international students studying at Swedish universities.

In addition, almost a fi fth of the people in Sweden were born abroad

or have parents who were born abroad, creating a comfortable

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“The Swedish educational system showsgreat faith in the maturity of students.That, in turn, encourages students to takeresponsibility and grow at a young age andbe very serious leaders.”– Brian Palmer, USA, Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University,voted Harvard University’s best lecturer in 2002.

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SWEDISH EXCELLENCE

Investment-Sweden has one of the highest levels ofinvestment in education and research inthe world, as a proportion of GDP.

SWEDISH EXCELLENCE

Articles per capita-Sweden is the world’s largest producer ofresearch articles per capita.(Universitas 21)

“Sweden is very different from China andso I came with Chinese roots but an openheart to embrace things. Swedes have

many qualities – openness, humility andfriendliness – and those will stay with me.”– Lu Peng, China, Master’s in International Supply Chain Management,Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping University.

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“In addition to the competitive,high-quality education offered for degreestudies, Sweden has a large internationalstudent population. This international bodymakes it easier to integrate into the Swedishculture without feeling excluded.”– Olive Maitha, Kenya, Master’s in Business Development andInternationalisation, Umeå University.

“There’s a lot of snow, and the designstudents would make their own ice baron a Friday. Traditionally, second-yearstudents make the new students asurströmming (fermented Balticherring) welcome dinner.”– Paula Guntaur, Canada, Master’s in Interaction Design,Umeå University.

SWEDISH EXCELLENCE

Student life andbeyond-Some of the older universities in Swedenhave a system of ‘nations’ which allstudents can join. The nations are a bit of

a mix between Hogwarts school in theHarry Potter books, a restaurant and anightclub, and they are extremely popularamong students.

Many student corridors have communalsaunas, providing a popular pastime forSwedish and international students alike.

Student unions have a huge impact onstudent life in Sweden, representing boththe social and academic interests of theirmembers, and can be found at everyuniversity in Sweden.

SWEDISH EXCELLENCE

Gender equality-Sweden is ranked 2nd in the UN’s GenderEmpowerment Measure of equalitybetween men and women.

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CHOOSESWEDEN-Beyond our classroomsInnovationIn this country of trendsetters, the atmosphere is tolerant and the attitude creative.

As a result, Sweden has not on ly produced a dispropor tionate number of world-renowned

scientists, business leaders and entrepreneurs but is also a world leader in new technology

and social progress.

SustainabilityFor most Swedes, sustainable development is a way of life, and Swedish un iversities are

world leaders in education and research related to environmental science and sustainabi lity.

The reason for this is probably a combination of the country’s strong roots in engineering

and industria l technology and a broad environmental awareness stemming at least in part

from Swedes’ love of nature.

The Swedish ModelThe country once known for its fierce Viking anc estors is now better known for, among

other things, a soc ial welfare system that has helped make Sweden one of the safest, most

well-educated countries with a standard of living ranked as the best in the world according

to the UN Human Poverty Index. This support has provided the security required to allow

the spirit of innovation to flourish.

Gender equalitySweden is one of the most gender-equal countries in the world. This can be seen in areas

such as the make-up of the Swedish parliament which has almost equal numbers of male and

female representatives; paid parental leave of up to 16 months that can be shared between

the parents; and the fac t that about 60% of university undergraduates a re women.

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Sweden innovationrankings-No.1 on the Innovation Capacity Index 2011(European Business School)

No.2 on the Global Innovation Index 2012 (INSEAD)

No.1 on the Innovation Union Scoreboard 2013(EU Commission)

No.1 on the Global Creativity Index 2011(Martin Prosperity Institute)

In terms of innovation “output”, Sweden registersamong the highest rates of patents per capita in theworld. (World Economic Forum 2013).



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Kuggen (The Cog) is

Chalmers’ new center forinnovation and entrepre-neurship. It is in itself aninnovation, with creativeand sustainable solutionsthroughout the building.

One of Kuggen’s aims isto be a creative environ-ment and meeting pointfor students, teachersand business; the otheris to show how to developbuilding techniquesand materials to helpconserve energy.

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“The ‘Swedish Model’ provides globalbenchmarks in health care, the environ-ment, urban planning, education, industryand technology. Knowledge of Sweden is anessential part of solving the riddle of hownations can achieve long-term prosperityand well-being for all.”– Paul Casey, USA, recipient o f the Swedish Institute’sSwedish-American Bicentennial Grant.

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Facts about theSwedish highereducation system -Number of universities: 37

Number of international students studyingin Sweden each year: 38,000 of which over15,000 are exchange students

Number of students studying in Swedeneach year: 360,000

Number of international doctoral studentsstudying in Sweden each year: 6,500

Number of English-language programmesat bachelor and master level: more than 700

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STUDYOPTIONSBachelor´s programmesSweden offers approximately 40 bachelor’s programmes in English in a range of subject

areas including engineer ing, business and IT. A Swedish bachelor’s programme encompasses

three years of full-time study with a total of 180 credits (ECTS credits) earned.

Master´s programmesSwedish universities offer over 700 master’s programmes in English in a var iety of study

areas: science, business, IT, humanities, engineering, health and medicine and fine arts –

to name a few. Most master’s level programmes are 120 c redits (ECTS credits) and take

two years of full-time stud ies to complete, although there are also one-year master’s

programmes available.

Doctoral studiesInformation concerning open positions for research studies is managed and dealt with by the

universities separately. Further information can be found on un iversity websites. A doctoral

degree requires 240 credits (ECTS credits) and a minimum of four years of full-time studies.

Exchange studiesIn addition to studying an entire programme or course, students are welcome to come to

Sweden as part of an exchange programme for one or two semesters. Exchange programmes

are administered by the indiv idual Swedish and foreign universities that have exchange

agreements with each other.

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APPLYINGFind your programmeUsing the database available at www.universityadmissions.se you can

search through an online catalogue that includes all bachelor’s and

master’s programmes taught in English across the entire country.

Apply onlineYou can apply for all courses and programmes at all Swedish un iver-

sities at www.universityadmissions.se where the entire process is

managed online. You can create an account, submit your application

and supporting documentation, receive your admission notification

and accept your place.

Residence permit or visaTo stay in Sweden for an extended period of time, a student with

citizenship f rom a country outside the EU/EEA must apply for a

residence permit. A study visa is requi red for stays of less than three

months. Students should submit their applications to the Swedish

Migration Board right after receiving and accepting the admission

place offered.

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Tuition fees-For non-EU/EEA students, annual tuition feesin Sweden vary according to the programme.Most tuition fees for master’s programmes rangefrom SEK 85,000-140,000 per academic yearthough specic programmes such as medicineand ne arts may charge more.

No tuition fees are charged for students from theEU/EEA countries or from Switzerland.Sweden has a policy of providing free highereducation to Swedish citizens, which accordingto EU regulations is thereforeextended to citizens from the EU/EEA.

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Scholarships-Many students are eligible to apply for aSwedish Institute scholarship, or scholarshipsawarded directly by universities.See Studyinsweden.se to apply for aSI scholarship, or the university websitesto apply for their scholarship programmes.

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Important dates-Here are some important dates in the applicationprocess for programmes beginning in the autumnsemester. The dates below apply to standard nationalapplication procedures. Please note that individualuniversities may have different dates.

Mid-October – Online application process opens at

www.universityadmissions.se.

January – Admission application deadline.

February – Deadline for submitting supportingdocumentation and pay your application fee(if required).

March – Admission decision.

April – Pay tuition fee (if required). Apply for residencepermit or visa with the Swedish Migration Board.

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COMING TO SWEDENWorking in SwedenThe Swedish labour market is known for combining business innovation, generous employment benefits and

long-term job security. Together with one of the highest living standards in the world, Sweden also has new

labour migration laws relaxing regulations on foreign students working in Sweden.

It is now possible for non-EU students to stay in Sweden af ter graduation and receive a work permit

provided they find a job before their residence permit expires. Students are also allowed to work during their

studies though most academic programmes shou ld be viewed as full-time endeavours.

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Accommodation SEK 2,800

Student union feeand books SEK 500

Phone, internet,TV/newspaper SEK 300

Local travel SEK 500

Hygiene products SEK 250

Clothing SEK 400

Leisure SEK 350

Total sum SEK 7300 *

SEK 100 = approximately USD 15, EUR 11.40, CNY 92.40, INR 891, RUB 491* Students from ou tside the EU/EEA are required to show funding equivalent to SEK 7,300 for each month of the studies(not to exceed 10 months per year) as a requirement for the residence permit.

Academic yearAutumn semester: late August - mid JanuarySpring semester: mid-January - early June

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– Find a universityStudy in Sweden

FIND AUNIVERSITY

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Humanit ies.

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Heal th & Medicine. Karlskrona - 1Kristianstad - 13

Göteborg - 2, 30

Falun - 3

Halmstad - 6

Jönköping - 7

Linköping- 15Norrköping - 15

Gävle - 31

Skövde - 32Trollhättan - 33

Kalmar - 16

Borås - 28

Växjö- 16

Umeå - 22, 27

Luleå - 17

Lund - 18

Malmö - 19Alnarp - 22

Östersund - 20

Västerås - 21

Eskilstuna - 21

Uppsala - 34, 22

Örebro - 35Karlstad - 8

Stockholm - 4,5, 9, 10, 11, 12,14, 24, 25, 26. 29

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Subject areas offered in English 1. Blekinge Institute of Technology B, I, Twww.bth.se

2. Chalmers University of Technology B, I, N, Twww.chalmers.se

3. Dalarna University B, H, Twww.du.se

4. Ersta Sköndal University College Mwww.esh.se

5. GIH – Swedish School of Sport &Health Sciences www.gih.se M

6. Halmstad University B, N, Twww.hh.se

7. Jönköping University B, H, Twww.hj.se

8. Karlstad University B, H, I, N, Twww.kau.se

9. Karolinska Institutet Mwww.ki.se

10. KKH – Royal Institute of Art Fwww.kkh.se

11. KMH – Royal College of Music in Stockholm Fwww.kmh.se

12. Konstfack – University College of Arts,Crafts and Design Fwww.konstfack.se

13. Kristianstad University I, M, N, Twww.hkr.se

14. KTH - Royal Institute of Technology B, I, N, Twww.kth.se

15. Linköping University B, H, I, M, N, Twww.liu.se

16. Linnaeus University B, F, H, I, N, Twww.lnu.se

17. Luleå University of Technology B, H, I, N, Twww.ltu.se

18. Lund University B, F, H, I, M,www.lu.se N, T

19. Malmö University B, I, N, Twww.mah.se

20. Mid Sweden University B, F, H, N, Twww.miun.se

21. Mälardalen University B, I, M, Twww.mdh.se

22. SLU – Swedish Universityof Agricultural Sciences B, I, N, Twww.slu.se

23. Sophiahemmet University College Mwww.shh.se

24. Stockholm School of Economics Bwww.hhs.se

25. Stockholm University B, H, I, N, Twww.su.se

26. Södertörn University B, H, I, Nwww.sh.se

27. Umeå University B, H, I, M, N, Twww.umu.se

28. University of Borås B, F, H, Twww.hb.se

29. University of Dance & Circus Fwww.doch.se

30. University of Gothenburg B, F, H, I, M,www.gu.se N, T

31. University of Gävle B, Twww.hig.se

32. University of Skövde B, H, I, N, Twww.his.se

33. University West B, Twww.hv.se

34. Uppsala University B, H, M, N, Twww.uu.se

35. Örebro University B, H, M, N, Twww.oru.se

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Pictured is one of the lucky international students who won a place at

the Nobel Prize Banquet. Qian Liu, China, exchange student at DalarnaUniversity and doctoral student in Economics, Uppsala University.

Useful links

Apply for studies in Sweden www.universityadmissions.se

All you need to know about studying in Sweden www.studyinsweden.se

All you need to know about Sweden www.sweden.se

Social media www.facebook.com/studyinswedenwww.twitter.com/studyinsweden

Working in Sweden work.sweden.se

Swedish Migration Board www.swedishmigrationboard.se

Find your Swedish embassy or consulate www.swedenabroad.com

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The Swedish Institute (SI) is a public agency that promotes interestand condence in Sweden around the world. SI seeks to establishco-operation and lasting relations with other countries through strategiccommunication and exchange in the elds of culture, education, scienceand business.

© 2013 Swedish Institute.

Graphic design: Söderhavet. Printed by Åtta.45. Solna, Sweden, 2013.ISBN 978-9186995-30-0.Cover photo: Silvia Man, imagebank.sweden.se. Do you have any views onthis SI publication? Feel free to contact us at [email protected].



Study in Sweden-Sweden may seem faraway, but it’s closer thanyou think.

Striking a match, reconnecting with yourfamily through Skype or over a phonenetwork from Ericsson, refurnishingyour apartment at IKEA or driving safelyin your Volvo – none of this would bepossible if not for Sweden.

At Swedish universities, your ideas havespace to become reality, joining a longtradition of ideas that have been giventhe freedom and support they need togrow.

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