Sweden is a country of endless possibilities. In Sweden, you are never far from water and sailboats. From the far north to the deep south Sweden has a wide variety of climates, activities and scenery that will stimulate your senses and satisfy your every need. Sweden is the member of European Union and a Schengen State. In Sweden, with few exceptions, tuition fees for students are fully subsidised by the state, regardless of their nationality. Sweden’s educational policy is based on the recognition that a multicultural student body is a resource. Many students studying in Sweden come from abroad 7.5% of the student body, according to the OECD making Sweden one of the world’s most inclusive countries for education. Almost all Swedes speak fluent English. Many Swedish companies use English as their official working language. 

Sweden welcomes visitors with a tremendous variety of events and experiences, ranging from a peaceful countryside of lakes and forests, and the long coastline of islands and archipelagos to the tundra of Lapland. In Sweden, you are never far from water and sailboats. Whatever your heart desires you will find it here
 

Simple Guide: Universities and Colleges

  Chalmers University of Technology

  Göteborgs Universitet

  Högskolan på Gotland

  Halmstad University

  Jönköping International Business School

  Jönköping University

  Karolinska Institute

  Kristianstad University

  Kungl Tekniska Högskolan

  Linkoping University

  Lulea University

  Lund Institute of Technology

  Lund University

  Mälardalens Högskola

  Mid Sweden University

  Stockholm School of Economics

  Stockholm University

  Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

  Umeå University

  University College of Örebro

  University College of Gävle/Sandviken

  University College of Kalmar

  University of Boras

  University of Falun/Borlänge

  University of Karlskrona/Ronneby

  University of Karlstad

  University of Kristianstad

  University of Skövde

  Uppsala Universitet

  Växjö University

Other useful link: http://katalogen.kthnoc.se/cat/education/universities

List advised in Wikipedia     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Sweden

Courses Offered

There are almost 600 international study programmes and courses taught entirely in English and Swedish. For the international programmes and courses it is absolutely essential that you can speak, read and write English well. All type of courses are available in Sweden like Agriculture, forestry and fishery, Arts and Humanities, Business administration and management, Communication, Education and Teacher, Training, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fine and applied arts, Law, Mathematics and computer science, Medical and health sciences, Natural sciences, Service, tourism and leisure, Social and behavioural sciences, Transport and logistics, Urban planning and architecture.

Higher Education in Sweden

The Swedish system includes not only traditional university studies but also different kinds of Teacher Training, Health Care Training, Technical Training, etc. It is the responsibility of: the central government, regional authorities and private interests. All institutions of higher education fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education except the University of Agricultural Sciences (Ministry of Agriculture). Higher education is divided into undergraduate studies (courses combined towards a first degree) and postgraduate studies and research. The present Act on Higher Education in Sweden and a Higher Education Ordinance became effective on 1 July 1993.

Average Fees & Living Expenses

Experience shows that to live in the Sweden for one year costs a foreign student between € 400 and € 700 a month. This is needed to cover daily expenses and to pay the registration.

Admission Requirements

For undergraduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. One year of successfully completed university education
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

For graduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. Bachelor's degree 4 year diploma
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

APPLYING FOR A STUDY VISA

The key elements for success in applying for a study visa for Sweden are:

• Make sure all documentation required is in order and complete.

• Final offer letter from College (this will be issued once fees have been paid in compliance with Swedish Government visa regulations).

• Study plan. Student should present a logical study plan, e.g. Foundation Programme (Business) - Degree in Information Technology - Job in IT. Sector in home country. Visa success rates for students apply for a 2-4 year programme of studies are much higher than for students applying for Languages course only

• Evidence that student can support him/herself fully without relying on state services, e.g. copy of current bank statement showing at least € 15,000 and a 'letter of good standing' from the sponsors bank.

• Valid passport.

• 4 passport photographs

• Visa application fee

• Some countries have special visa requirements for English language i.e. India, Sindh, Pakistan and Bangladesh

Working while studying

Foreign students in the Sweden are allowed to take a part-time job.

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