Study in Sweden

Sweden has a long and proud history of academic excellence, with outstanding universities dating back to the 15th century. Sweden is the home of the Nobel Prize, the world’s most prestigious academic distinction. It is a big step to study abroad, and the options are almost limitless. There are lots of things that make Sweden stand out as a study destination one foremost reason is the free education. The Swedish Institute grants hundreds of scholarships every year to help foreign students make their stay in Sweden more affordable. Currently, tuition fees for everyone are fully subsidized by the state. Sweden’s public spending on education is the OECD’s highest, at 4.9% of GDP. And because it costs to live in Sweden, foreign students can work while studying.

Sweden’s educational policy is based on the recognition that a multicultural student body is a resource. Competition for places is keen, but students of all nationalities may apply, given the right credentials; and degree equivalency for past studies is granted on a flexible basis. Different options are open to you depending on the degree level you would like to study at: undergraduate (as an exchange student or free mover); as a master’s candidate, or at the doctoral level.

Today, Sweden’s reputation for innovation is built on close cooperation between industry and academia. Swedish universities are renowned for their investigative research and independent thinking, and this reputation is cemented with meticulous quality control and nationally certified degrees. Sweden has one of the most ambitious educational evaluation programs in Europe, aimed at maintaining this competitive edge.

Swedish universities offer around 600 master’s degree programs in English (international language), ranging from human rights law to mechanical engineering. Almost all Swedes speak fluent English. Many Swedish companies use English as their official working language. Foreign students find that this prevalence of English makes adapting to their new surroundings much easier.

Sweden or Kingdom of Sweden a  Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. With the area of 450,000 km2, Sweden is the third largest country in the European Union in terms of area, and it has a total population of over 9.2 million. Sweden has a low population density of 21 people per km². About 85% of the population live in urban areas, and it is expected that these numbers will gradually rise. Sweden's capital is Stockholm, the largest city in the country (population of 1.3 million in the urban area and with 2 million in the metropolitan area). The second and third largest cities are Gothenburg and Malmo respectively. Sweden has land borders with Norway to the west and Finland to the northeast, and it is connected to Denmark by the Oresund Bridge in the south.

Sweden plays important role in Europe’ economy and is a highly developed economy. It ranks first in the world in The Economist's Democracy Index. Sweden has been a member of the European Union since 1 January 1995. Sweden is a peaceful country, adopting a non-aligned foreign policy in peacetime and neutrality in wartime as did not take part in WWII.

Sweden is a safe and contemporary country in northern Europe, and it has accrued a spectacular reputation as an innovator and creative force. Sweden’s famed corporate brands — like Volvo, Ikea, Ericsson, H&M and Saab — complement its cultural brands — like Ingmar Bergman, Abba, Astrid Lindgren, Bjorn Borg, August Strindberg, The Cardigans and Greta Garbo.