Sweden imparts high quality of education and research (2nd in the world after USA). The cost of education is also low when compared to countries like US, Australia, UK, etc. The universities in Sweden are ranked amongst the top institutions in the world. 8 Swedish institutions are listed in top 350 QS world ranking universities. You will experience a truly International study environment. Sweden is a modern, innovative country and is totally safe for international students. 86% of Swedish population can communicate in English. Admissions are possible without IELTS based on English as the medium of instruction for previous studies. All students can work part time 20 hours a week while studying. Many degree programs in Sweden include Internships and most of them are paid as well.
You can apply for Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral level courses in Sweden.
The general entry requirements for bachelor’s level studies are
- Successful completion of higher secondary school education with Math as a subject.
- Proficiency in English
Most study programmes have specific entry requirements in addition to the general requirements and are often linked to the area of study of the course.
General Entry Requirements
To meet the entry requirements for master’s level studies in Sweden, you must have been awarded a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Most institutions require that the student has completed sixteen years of education.
Specific Entry Requirements
English
- Demonstrate proficiency in English through TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores.
- Check the website of the university where you would like to study for more information about language requirements as they determine what level is required for Master’s course.
Bachelors
- Bio medicine
- International Economics
- International Management
- Software Development/Computer Science
Masters
- Bio medicine/Biotechnology
- Engineering Management
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainability
- Engineering
Bachelor’s level is also known as First Cycle Undergraduate and Master’s level as Second Cycle Graduate.
Funding is awarded on a competitive basis for international students wishing to study in Sweden.
- The Swedish Institute and
- Individual Universities
The Swedish Institute is a government agency which receives funding each year to be used for scholarships for international students studying in Sweden.
Scholarships awarded by the Swedish Institute are available to international students from specific countries applying for master’s studies starting in the autumn semester.
There are no scholarships for bachelor’s studies, or for programmes that begin in the spring semester.
Swedish Universities
Scholarships are available in majority of the Swedish Universities. If you wish to apply for funding, you must apply directly to the individual university you are interested in.
Once you receive an offer letter from a University and pay the advance tuition fees deposit, you have to apply online for the student visa for Sweden through the portal of The Swedish Migration Agency. The visa procedure may take 6-8 weeks and application has to be processed accordingly.
Recent funds are acceptable in Sweden but the same are to be shown in the student’s account. However, the Consulate may ask for the source of funds in some cases.
