Universities in Sweden

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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Recent statistics show that KTH has more international students than any other Swedish university - 3230 during 2007. KTH is the first-hand choice for a growing number of master's and exchange students
Read more about the options available for international students
For details:http://www.kth.se/


STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY

Stockholm University, located in Sweden's capital city, is the region’s centre for higher education and research in humanities, law, the natural and social sciences. With over 50,000 undergraduate and master's students and 1,800 doctoral students, it is one of the largest universities in Sweden. Read more about Stockholm University
For details: http://www.su.se/

UPPSALA UNIVERSITY

Uppsala University is a comprehensive international research university committed to cutting-edge science, scholarship and education. We provide top-class facilities to students, scholars and scientists from all over the world. A leader among Nordic universities, Uppsala offers great opportunities for its students and faculty, with global research and educational programs. Read more about Goals and strategies.
For details: http://www.uu.se/

BLEKING INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

At Bleking Institute of Technology (BTH) education and research are of a very high international standard and learning is the focal point for student, teacher and researcher alike. We are the most distinctly profiled university in Sweden, with a clear focus on Applied IT and Sustainable development of Industry and Society.
For details: http://www.bth.se/

LUND UNIVERSITY

The university was founded in 1666. Today it is an international centre for research and education that has approximately 38 000 students. Lund University is respected as one of the best universities in Sweden.
Lund has an excellent academic reputation with a large number of visiting professors and international students. Lund University is in the city of Lund, which is in Southern Sweden. This part of Sweden is close to Denmark and northern Germany

For details: http://www.lu.se/

Halmstad University

Halmstad University is a popular seat of learning. The University is well known for the extensive range of its education and small groups of students. Furthermore research at the University is internationally renowned. The University also participates actively in society and community development projects through an extensive programme of cooperative ventures involving the business and public sectors.
For details: http://www.hh.se/

Chalmers University

chalmers is a university of technology with solid roots in the sciences. Our inspiration lies in the joy of discovery and the desire to learn. Our aim is to make an active contribution to sustainable development, both in Sweden and beyond. Are you looking for an exciting education or do you want to work with others on research or innovations that can benefit the economy and the community? If so, you have reason to turn to Chalmers - as first choice.

For details: http://www.chalmers.se/

Mid Sweden University

Mid Sweden University offers a wide range of courses within the educational fields of social science, media, health care, IT, natural science, technology, as well as languages and other subjects within the humanities.

For details: http://www.mh.se/

Scholarships in Sweden

Although in almost all cases, tuition is free, it still costs to live in Sweden. There are a number of ways you can get funding to help you afford your stay:

The Swedish Institute, a government agency, each year administers over 500 scholarships for students and researchers coming to Sweden to pursue their objectives at a Swedish university.
The number of available scholarships varies from year to year, and competition is keen. Most foreign students in Sweden finance their stay without help from scholarships.
There are several different kinds of SI scholarship available. You can find them listed by name here.
SI scholarships for students applying to English-language programs in Sweden are mainly for master's level studies or advanced studies/research.
SI also administers bilateral exchange programs with China, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. Students and researchers from these countries can apply for funding for academic pursuits in Sweden via this channel as well.
Other organizations, both Swedish and foreign, also sponsor scholarships for foreign students in Sweden.

Study in Sweden

About Sweden

For a sparsely populated country in the far north of Europe, Sweden has done remarkably well in establishing and maintaining an outstanding reputation abroad, based on many and varied commercial, technological, cultural and political achievements.Swedish consumer goods are household names the world over. Swedish cars move people and freight from Alaska to Adelaide. Abba and Pippi Longstocking took the world by storm and continue to enthrall people on all continents. The Nobel Prize is an institution that needs no introduction.Sweden is a Scandinavian kingdom of 9 million inhabitants, of which almost 2 million live in and around the capital, Stockholm. Urban Sweden is modern, stylish and safe. Rural Sweden breathes tranquility and natural Sweden harbors some of the largest uninhabited expanses in Western Europe.Sweden is a country where winter is winter and summer is summer. Although the northern tip of the country lies above the Arctic Circle, its climate is tempered by the Gulf Stream.A leading country in environmental conservation, Sweden boasts great scenic beauty, and was the first country in Europe to protect the most vulnerable parts of its natural heritage. More than half of the country is covered with forest while lakes and rivers make up 10% of its surface area.In international politics, Sweden has built a reputation as a nation of mediators. The country pursues non-alignment in international conflicts and strives to offer a safe haven for diplomatic debate among warring factions the world over. As a result, the Swedes have seen a long list of important international positions entrusted to their fellow citizens.Despite its natural riches, Sweden is a country built on people. Over the last century, Swedish dependence on timber and iron ore has given way to an emphasis on human resources. Today, knowledge is Sweden's prime asset, with education kept in the public domain and developed to a standard that ranks consistently among the highest in OECD statistics.For more information on Sweden please see Sweden.se

Why study in Sweden?

There is a safe and modern country in northern Europe, and it are compelling reasons why you should study in Sweden.

Innovation and creativity run deep

Sweden 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.

Standards are high

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. 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 rigorous quality control and nationally certified degrees. Sweden has one of the most ambitious educational evaluation programs in Europe, aimed at maintaining this competitive edge.

Choice

Swedish universities offer around 500 master’s programs in English, ranging from human rights law to mechanical engineering. Programs are structured in response to student demand – the result is a student-centric education system, with open, informal relations between students and teachers, and where personal initiative and critical thought are prized.

Foreign students are welcome

Many students studying in Sweden come from abroad – 8.5% of the student body, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) – making Sweden one of the world’s most inclusive countries for education. But there is room for more: the number grew by over 80% over the last 4-year period. There are now PhD candidates from some 80 countries working towards their degrees in Sweden.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.

Scholarships are available

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.

English is spoken by all

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.