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Study in Sweden

Sweden is one of the most beautiful and peaceful countries in the world. It is an amazing mixture of culture and natural beauty with traditions and modern values blend beautifully as well. Sweden is also known as the “Land where the Nobel Prize was born” and it is no wonder that Sweden is one of the top choices o students who intend to study abroad.

In recent years, the number of students going to Sweden has increased. Studying in Sweden has many advantages; firstly the courses offered by Swedish universities are quite affordable, secondly you get to see a very beautiful place, third you get acquainted with a rich culture and last but not the least the universities in Sweden are recognized the world over. Mild temperatures and accommodating climate means that acclimatization is not a problem for students from abroad.

Advantages of Studying in Sweden

One of the main advantages you get when you study in Sweden is the wide choice of courses. The students can choose from 500 master’s degree programs and that too in English language. Law, arts, medicine, engineering, business studies and humanities are some subjects popular among foreign students.

The Swedish government is very keen on promoting education and it completely finances the tuition fee for those students who are citizens of EU, EEA and Switzerland or are a part of the students exchange program. Students from other places have to pay tuition fee which depends upon university and the courses you have taken. However fee is applicable for bachelor’s and master’s programs only, there is no tuition fee for PhD degree courses.  The Swedish government also provides hundreds of scholarships annually to foreign students to help them with their expenses. Most of the Sweden Institute scholarships are for foreign students who apply for English language based master’s program.  The accommodation and other living expenses are higher in big cities like Stockholm, as compared to other areas. The foreign students can also seek employment while studying. Another advantage for those who study in Sweden and are also working there is that when the student permit expires it can be converted to work permit. Besides under graduate courses and master’s programs, research work in various fields is carried out in Sweden. One can also pursue a Ph.D degree here.

The cost of living in Swedish cities is not high and the students can easily afford to live in private accommodations. However most students prefer to stay in a hostel as it is a cheaper option and is nearer to the campus. However if you want to study in Sweden, you must be proficient in the Swedish language as Swedish is the language of instruction. Some universities do offer courses in English.

Kinds of Degrees

The full time under graduate study courses are completed in three years and the bachelor’s degree is called “kandidatexamen” in Swedish language. The students then have a choice of pursuing a “Degree of Master” or the magisterexamen (completed in one year) and a “Degree of Master” or the masterexamen (completed in two years). If students are interested in research studies then they will have to study for another two years to get “licenciatexamen”. On the successful completion of four year full time research course, “doktorsexamen” degree is conferred upon the student.

Top Universities in Sweden

Currently there are thirty three renowned universities in Sweden which offer courses in Medical Engineering, Arts and Design, MBA and Film Making, Law and business studies etc. Some of the highly ranked universities are

Last modified: 2011-09-20 00:31:45