Overview
Studying in Sweden is different. Swedish universities have an open climate,
with a strong focus on group work. This will give you valuable skills for the
future. The global job market values ambitious, innovative and perceptive team
players. Swedish universities foster these qualities through a forward-thinking
culture where you’re close to the latest ideas and trends.
with a strong focus on group work. This will give you valuable skills for the
future. The global job market values ambitious, innovative and perceptive team
players. Swedish universities foster these qualities through a forward-thinking
culture where you’re close to the latest ideas and trends.
Swedish universities will encourage you to discover and develop your true
strengths and talents. The education system is student-centric and relations
between students and teachers are informal. As a student in Sweden you’re
expected to address your teachers by their first name. Personal initiative and
independent thinking are prized. You will be required to take an active role
and contribute with your opinions and ideas at lectures, seminars and in group
discussions.
Student Visa Requirements
strengths and talents. The education system is student-centric and relations
between students and teachers are informal. As a student in Sweden you’re
expected to address your teachers by their first name. Personal initiative and
independent thinking are prized. You will be required to take an active role
and contribute with your opinions and ideas at lectures, seminars and in group
discussions.
Student Visa Requirements
1. Student visa
application form.
application form.
2. Two Residence
Permit forms duly filled in with two passport size photographs and photocopy of
the passport attached.
Permit forms duly filled in with two passport size photographs and photocopy of
the passport attached.
3. A letter of
admission or invitation from an educational institution in Sweden.
admission or invitation from an educational institution in Sweden.
4. Confirmation of
payment of School fees (copy of payment receipt/pay order).
payment of School fees (copy of payment receipt/pay order).
5. Sponsoring letter,
including the sponsor’s Bank Statement/ Proof of financial support/scholarship
during the study in Sweden.
including the sponsor’s Bank Statement/ Proof of financial support/scholarship
during the study in Sweden.
6. Personal
income/bank statement (if applicable).
income/bank statement (if applicable).
7. Documentation of
accommodation in Sweden.
accommodation in Sweden.
8. Original/certified
birth certificate.
birth certificate.
9. Original/certified
marriage certificate (if applicable).
marriage certificate (if applicable).
10. Travel Itinerary
(do not purchase ticket until you receive information to the effect that permit
will be granted).
(do not purchase ticket until you receive information to the effect that permit
will be granted).
Universities
Uppsala University
Lund University
University of Gothenburg
Stockholm University
Karolinska Institutet
Umeå University
Royal Institute of Technology
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Linköping University
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Luleå University of Technology
Karlstad University
Örebro University
Mid Sweden University
Linnaeus University
Degrees offered in Sweden
1. Bachelor Degree
2. Master’s Degree
3. Doctoral Degree
Semester Offer
1. Fall Semester
2. Spring Semester
Requirements
for Bachelor's Program
for Bachelor's Program
A. Academic
1. At least 12 years
of education (HSC equivalent).
of education (HSC equivalent).
B. Language Proficiency
1. If applying for a
course taught in Swedish or for general acceptance into an institution,
applicants outside of the Nordic countries must meet one of the following
requirements:
course taught in Swedish or for general acceptance into an institution,
applicants outside of the Nordic countries must meet one of the following
requirements:
a. Successfully
passed ‘Swedish Language as a second language’ from upper secondary school or
passed ‘Swedish Language as a second language’ from upper secondary school or
b. Successfully
passed Level 3 in Swedish at a university or
passed Level 3 in Swedish at a university or
c. Successfully
passed one-year study in Swedish language and society for foreign students from
a university college or
passed one-year study in Swedish language and society for foreign students from
a university college or
d. successfully
passed test in Swedish at higher level with a minimum score of 450
passed test in Swedish at higher level with a minimum score of 450
2. Where the language
of instruction is English, you require IELTS band score 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT
scores 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
of instruction is English, you require IELTS band score 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT
scores 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
D. Course Length
1. Bachelor's Degree:
Approx. 3 years of study.
Approx. 3 years of study.
Requirements
for Master's Program
for Master's Program
A. Academic
1. At least 15 years
of education.
of education.
B. Language Proficiency
1. If applying for a
course taught in Swedish, or for general acceptance into an institution,
applicants outside of the Nordic countries must meet one of the following
requirements:
course taught in Swedish, or for general acceptance into an institution,
applicants outside of the Nordic countries must meet one of the following
requirements:
a. Successfully
passed ' Swedish as a second language' from upper secondary school or
passed ' Swedish as a second language' from upper secondary school or
b. Successfully
passed Level 3 in Swedish at a university or
passed Level 3 in Swedish at a university or
c. Successfully
passed one-year study in Swedish language and society for foreign students from
a university college or
passed one-year study in Swedish language and society for foreign students from
a university college or
d. successfully
passed test in Swedish at higher level with a minimum score of 450
passed test in Swedish at higher level with a minimum score of 450
2. Where the language
of instruction is English, you require IELTS band score 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT
score 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
of instruction is English, you require IELTS band score 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT
score 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
D. Course Length
1. Master's Degree:
It takes approx. 2 year of study.
It takes approx. 2 year of study.
2. Ph.D. Degree: It
takes approx. 3 to 4 year of study.
takes approx. 3 to 4 year of study.
Subjects for
Bachelor's & Master's Program
Bachelor's & Master's Program
Education, Audiology,
Early Childhood Education, Library Sciences, Biotechnology, Occupational
Therapy Programme, Food Science, Specialist Teacher Education, Pharmacy,
Fisheries, Preschool Teacher Education, Physiotherapy, Humanities, Engineering,
Journalism, Law, Art & Design, Agricultural Sciences, Maritime Science,
Medical sciences, Dentistry, Orthopedics, Radiology, Natural Sciences,
Pharmacy, Social Sciences, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business Studies,
Management Science, Social Work Programme, Nursing, Theology, Occupational
Therapy, Veterinary Medicine etc.
Early Childhood Education, Library Sciences, Biotechnology, Occupational
Therapy Programme, Food Science, Specialist Teacher Education, Pharmacy,
Fisheries, Preschool Teacher Education, Physiotherapy, Humanities, Engineering,
Journalism, Law, Art & Design, Agricultural Sciences, Maritime Science,
Medical sciences, Dentistry, Orthopedics, Radiology, Natural Sciences,
Pharmacy, Social Sciences, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business Studies,
Management Science, Social Work Programme, Nursing, Theology, Occupational
Therapy, Veterinary Medicine etc.
Expenses
A. Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees in
Sweden varies according to the reputation & location of the university.
Average tuition fee range for Business Students in from 85,000 SEK to 95,000
SEK.
Sweden varies according to the reputation & location of the university.
Average tuition fee range for Business Students in from 85,000 SEK to 95,000
SEK.
B. Living & Other Expense
The average
university student's budget is approximately 700 euro per month for one
academic year. This amount should cover most monthly expenses such as housing,
food, clothing, study material, books, transport and social activities etc.
university student's budget is approximately 700 euro per month for one
academic year. This amount should cover most monthly expenses such as housing,
food, clothing, study material, books, transport and social activities etc.
to Apply
1. Applications for
master’s programmes should be made directly to the host university where you
plan to study.
master’s programmes should be made directly to the host university where you
plan to study.
2. Application
deadlines for programmes starting at the end of August usually lie between
mid-January and March 1st.
deadlines for programmes starting at the end of August usually lie between
mid-January and March 1st.
3. A few programmes
also have a spring intake of students, starting at the end of January.
also have a spring intake of students, starting at the end of January.
Supporting
Documents
Documents
1. Completed
Application Form.
Application Form.
2. Official English
version of all educational certificates including marks sheets.
version of all educational certificates including marks sheets.
3. School/College
leaving certificate.
leaving certificate.
4. English (TOEFL or
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
5. Photocopy of your
passport.
passport.
Information
A. Working in Sweden
1. A student may work part-time for up to 20
hours per week when a work permit is granted without any work permit.
hours per week when a work permit is granted without any work permit.
2. Students are normally allowed to work full
time during semester breaks.
time during semester breaks.
1. The job areas are: Cafe, Bar, Summer Job,
Seasonal Job, Industrial Sector, Health Sector, Fishing industry, Shop, Cleaner,
Management, Computing, NGO, Sales, Call Center, Travel, Restaurant, Internships
& Volunteer.
Seasonal Job, Industrial Sector, Health Sector, Fishing industry, Shop, Cleaner,
Management, Computing, NGO, Sales, Call Center, Travel, Restaurant, Internships
& Volunteer.
2. Average wages: Students can earn around 8
euro.
euro.
1. Students may apply for credit transfer
program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Sweden.
program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Sweden.
2. The maximum amount of credit that may be
granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
3. Most of the Swedish universities consider
minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
4. You have to submit the following documents
to your target university:
to your target university:
a. Your application form for the
Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program.
Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program.
b. Official copies of your academic
transcript.
transcript.
c. Also include an official letter from head
of the school/department of your university, from where you have already
completed the courses.
of the school/department of your university, from where you have already
completed the courses.
d. Detailed course outlines (Official Copy)
including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading
lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading
lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
e. The academic level you are studying (e.g.
First Year, Second Year etc.) f. How many credits you have completed
First Year, Second Year etc.) f. How many credits you have completed
g. An explanation of the grading system used
at your institution.
at your institution.
h. Information on the total units of study
requirement (i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the
degree.
requirement (i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the
degree.
1. The Swedish Institute, a government
agency, offers a limited number of scholarships for highly qualified students
at the advanced/master’s level.
agency, offers a limited number of scholarships for highly qualified students
at the advanced/master’s level.
2. The scholarships are granted for one
academic year at a time and cover living expenses.
academic year at a time and cover living expenses.
3. The EU’s Erasmus Mundus Programme includes
generous scholarships for non-European students at selected European joint
programmes offered by Swedish universities and their European partners.
generous scholarships for non-European students at selected European joint
programmes offered by Swedish universities and their European partners.
4. 12 selected eligible countries including
Bangladesh & Nigeria can apply for MKP Scholarship and Guest Scholarship
Bangladesh & Nigeria can apply for MKP Scholarship and Guest Scholarship
