Tuition Free Universities in Sweden

best and worst schools in Sweden

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A file photo of a student in a Swedish school. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT

The gap between Sweden's best and worst schools is growing, according to a new study from the National Union of Teachers in Sweden (Lärarnas Riksförbund).

The study looked at five different areas including student achievement and teacher qualifications in order to produce figures on how school performance varies between Sweden’s municipalities.
The results showed that Lomma in Sweden’s southernmost region Skåne performed best, while Finspång in southeastern county Östergötland did worst. Performance in the specific categories varied significantly.

In Vellinge municipality for example, 98 percent of students passed their national tests in year nine and were eligible to progress to upper secondary school (Gymnasium), but in Färgelanda the rate almost halved to 52 percent.
Student performance was generally poorest in smaller municipalities and best in wealthy Stockholm municipalities.
“What is most evident is that it is so unequal between municipalities and incredibly varied. There are even differences between municipalities with similar economic make-ups,” Åsa Fahlén, chairperson of the National Union of Teachers, told news agency TT.
Fahlén compared Swedish schools to a lottery when it comes to the conditions students will work in, and highlighted an overall downward trend.
“We can see that the inequality is increasing and it is difficult to take anything positive from the results,” she said.
The union also argued that Sweden’s schools should receive their funding from the central state to try to tackle the imbalance, instead of having their resources allocated by municipalities as is currently the case.
“Municipalities are not able to deliver equal schools. Much depends on both the economic conditions but also will and understanding of the importance of school. Sometimes I don’t think people understand how important it is to invest in schools and to have competent teachers,” the union head argued.
Sweden’s schools have been criticized in recent years as scores in national tests slide down global rankings. The proportion of students who did not get good enough grades to move on to the final three years of school in the country rose from just over 10 percent in 2006, to more than 14 percent in 2015.
The municipalities whose schools performed best and worst, according to the study:
1. Lomma
2. Salem
3. Varberg
4. Härryda
5. Örnsköldsvik
6. Danderyd
7. Bollebygd
8. Markaryd
9. Ekerö
10. Luleå
...
281. Ronneby
281. Töreboda
283. Sollefteå
284. Nordanstig
285. Skinnskatteberg
286. Munkfors
286. Vansbro
288. Fagersta
289. Bollnäs
290. Finspång

Financing your overseas studies In Sweden

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Studying abroad often entails extra costs, so financing is an important part of your preparations. Does the course provide eligibility for student financing? Are there scholarships available?

Studying abroad is often more expensive than studying in Sweden. In addition to accommodation costs, there are expenses for travel, phone calls, insurance, different fees arising from the application and possibly tuition fees. You can get student financing from CSN (Swedish Board of Student Finance) for studying abroad – both for an exchange student or if you travel independently.
There is a difference between travelling on an exchange programme or doing so independently. For example, exchange students do not pay tuition fees, and you often receive some type of scholarship. If you travel independently, it is up to you to apply for scholarships or other methods of financing in addition to student financing from CSN.

Tuition fees

Unlike universities and university colleges in Sweden, foreign universities often charge tuition fees. The scope of these varies. Make sure you find out what you get for your money.

Exchange students do not pay tuition fees

If you are given a place as an exchange student via a Swedish university or university college, you do not pay any tuition fees.

Student financing

You can get student financing from CSN for studying abroad. If you are independently studying an entire programme abroad you can take an extra loan for the tuition fees. However, you cannot receive student financing for overseas studies if the same programme does not provide eligibility for student financing in Sweden.

CSN has requirements for student financing

The course/programme must:

be full time if you are studying outside the EU,
last at least three weeks within the EU and 13 weeks outside the EU,
end with an exam or result in a qualification,
be approved by the Swedish Council for Higher Education or CSN, i.e. it is an acceptable standard.

Acceptable standard

One of CSN’s requirements for eligibility for student financing is that the course is of an acceptable standard. The foreign course must therefore fulfil certain requirements.
Read more about acceptable standard for studies abroad

Distance education

You can also receive student financing for distance education in the EU and EEA. You can only receive student financing for studies in the rest of the world if there are exceptional circumstances.

Fixed amounts

The level of student financing varies depending on the country in which you are going to study. CSN has fixed amounts for each country, based on the estimated cost of living.
However, these rules will change on 1 July 2015. The level of student financing will then be the same as for studies in Sweden, regardless of the country you are travelling to. Instead, CSN will introduce a new loan for additional costs for studying abroad.
You can get more information about applying for student financing and the associated requirements from CSN. Sometimes the foreign university will want to know that you can finance your education. If so, CSN can issue a certificate that shows that the course generally provides eligibility for student financing.
CSN's information about studying abroad

Student financing for language studies

To receive student financing for language studies, the course must be recognised by the state or under state supervision in that country. You must also have basic eligibility for higher education, i.e. have passed at least 90 per cent of your subjects at upper secondary school.

European languages must be studied in Europe

If you want to study a European language you must study it in Europe. The language must also have an official status in that country, which means that you can study German in Germany and Switzerland but not in Poland, and English in Malta and the UK but not in Belgium, for example.

Preparatory language courses

You often need to study a preparatory language course abroad in order to manage studying in another country. These can be approved if

the course provider has a formal partnership with a university that is recognised by the state in that country,
the course is approved by the British Council or the European Association For Quality Language Services (EAQUALS),
the course is organised by the Goethe-Institut.

CSN's information on financial aid for languages studies abroad

Scholarships and grants

There are scholarships and grants available for many different purposes. Some can offer help with financing overseas studies. Some are open for general applications, but most have special terms and requirements.

Scholarships and grants linked to a particular region

Municipalities and county councils have lists of scholarships and grants linked to the region. The applicant should often have been born there, or live, work or study in the county/municipality. Information about scholarships and grants is also available from parishes, associations, foundations and schools. The library has scholarship handbooks that list grants and scholarships.

Scholarships and grants linked to a particular university

You can also ask the university to which you are applying whether they have scholarships or grants for overseas students.

Scholarships and grants linked to a particular country

Institutes and organisations may also offer scholarships or grants. Most of the scholarships that are offered through the following organisations are for Master’s or doctoral studies:

Sweden Visa Lottery

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Sweden Visa Lottery – Registration Form Is Now Out – Apply Now

We are privileged to inform the general public that the Sweden Visa Lottery Application Form is out online. We also wish to tell everyone that this is a great chance for all prospective immigrants wishing to migrate and reside in Sweden. We have taken time to prepare all the necessary information and all it takes to apply for the Sweden Visa Lottery 2018/2019 Application Form. Double you know that the Sweden Visa Lottery application form is a visa form that grants all immigrants opportunity to migrate to Sweden. In this post we will have to place emphasis on guiding people to apply for the 2018/2019 Sweden Visa Lottery.

The country is a developed country with a good living conditions, social protection level, excellent salary, lovely people, immigration to Sweden is popular among people all over the world. But before anyone can ever think of be moving to Sweden, you are expected to fill the Sweden visa lottery application form and there are some useful tips about the Sweden visa lottery application form.
The visa lottery is designed for all categories of individuals to apply,whether you are single, married, divorced it doesn’t really matter all you need is to fill the online application form here.
What is a VISA
A Visa is a conditional authorization granted by a country to a foreigner, allowing them to enter and temporarily remain within, or to leave that country?

Visa Types

Students Sweden lottery visa form
The Tourist visa
The Visitors visa
The Skilled worker visa
The Diplomat visa
The Transit visa
The Farm worker visa
Business visa
Pilgrimage visa

Requirements

All interested applicants should make that all they need including travel documents and other items ready.

Application Method
Application process is strictly online for credibility so all interested and qualified applicants should apply via the link.
Also Note:

You can click the question mark on each item for help information which will be found on the right side of the page.
Sweden visa application form includes a total of four pages. then print and sign it after filling the form. Please fill out and send the form on the Sweden lottery portal
Make sure all information is complete, updated and accurate.

Swideen's Visa Requirement for Nigeria

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All applicants must apply in person at the nearest Embassy of Sweden . Information below is for reference purposes only. Please address all questions to the Embassy of Sweden directly.

To apply for a travel visa to Sweden requires the following documents:

A. Filled out and signed Sweden tourist visa application form

B. Original, signed Nigeria passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

C. Passport Photo: 2 Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.

D. Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary.

E. Medical travel insurance (Schengen). with a minimum coverage of € 30,000 and validity for all Schengen states.

F. Bank Statement. Copies of bank statements from the past 3 months.

G. Employment Letter. A letter from your employer/school (on business letterhead, with contact details), stating that a leave of absence has been granted and that you will be returning to your current job. If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.

H. Hotel Reservations. Copy of the Hotel Reservations, OR

I. Personal Invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature and date. You will also need to provide proof of the host's status in Sweden ie. copy of their Sweden passport's information page, or, if they are not a citizen of Sweden, copies of their Sweden residence permit and their national passport's information pages.

Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.

Possible tuition fees for non-EU students from 2011

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The Swedish government suggests that tuition fees be introduced from the academic year 2011-2012 for citizens from non-EU/EES countries, accompanied with expanded scholarship opportunities.

The Ministry for Higher Education recently confirmed that the proposal also includes an expanded scholarship system, offering additional scholarship opportunities for applicants from these countries.
Under the current system, tuition fees for university education are fully subsidized by the government, for both Swedish and international students. The new system is to be put in effect in order to ensure the high quality of Swedish education and to maintain a high proportion of international students through the increase of scholarship programs for international applicants.
Students who have started a course or study program before the introduction of tuition fees would not be charged tuition fees for the duration of the course or study program in question. In other words, students who have started a program in 2010 will not be affected by the fees, even if they participate in a program that spans over 2011, or longer. Students from the EU/EES region will continue to abide by the same rules as Swedish students in accordance with EU legislation.
This information will be updated and supplemented when the proposal is introduced formally by the Swedish government, including more specific information about scholarship opportunities.
You can discuss this on the SwedenInTouch forum.

APPLYING FOR A STUDY IN SWEDEN IS NOW

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The application period has begun

by: Studyinsweden.se

Are you applying for master’s level studies in Sweden for the academic year 2010-2011? We have compiled the things you need to know.

A large number of courses and study programs at Swedish universities and university colleges are accessible to international students. For bachelor’s level and master’s level studies you need to apply via www.studera.nu. For studies at doctoral level you apply directly to your chosen university.

Photo: Håkan Lindgren/Image Bank Sweden
Applying to a master’s program can seem overwhelming, so we’ve broken the process down into five steps:

1: Find your program

The first step to applying for a master’s program is finding the perfect one. You can search database of around 600 master’s programs (and 35 bachelor’s level programs) given in English HERE. Bear in mind that the database is updated continuously and that not all programs are available in the database already on December 1.

2: Apply

Once you’ve identified which program/s you’d like to apply for, use the application instructions available at www.studera.nu. Studera.nu is a central application service where you can apply for up to four different master’s programs at different universities around Sweden with just one application.
Note that each program has a special application code which you must use in the application to ensure that you apply to the correct program. You can find each program’s code at www.studera.nu or, usually, in the program description at the university's homepage.
The master's degree programs will be open for registration from December 1, 2009, and the application deadline for most programs is January 15, 2010.
Please note that a few universities (mainly in the field of fine arts) may have different deadlines and application procedures. Additionally, some programs have specific entry requirements which applicants also need to satisfy. If that is the case, the application process should be explained in the program description.

3: Wait to receive notification of acceptance

After the deadline passes, your application will undergo a selection procedure determined by the individual school and based on various criteria, such as grades obtained and results of previous courses and degree projects. All of these will influence the outcome of your application.
The decision on whether to accept an applicant rests with the institutions themselves.

4: Apply for a visa/residence permit

As the application process for visas and residence permits can be lengthy, you should apply as soon as you have received notification of your acceptance! Note: students from the Nordic countries and the EU/EEA DO NOT need to apply for residence permits, but must (in the case of a non-Nordic EU citizenship) register with the Swedish Migration board upon arrival.
Generally speaking, in order to obtain a visa/residence permit for studies you will need to show that you:

have been accepted onto a full-time program of study
can support yourself financially throughout the entire period of study (you must show proof that you have access to or funding of SEK 7300 per month of your stay)
are covered by health insurance that is valid in Sweden if you plan to study for less than one year

Specific information about application for student visas and residence permits, as well as application forms, can be found at the Swedish Migration Board.

5: Come to Sweden

Once you’ve been accepted on a program and your visa/residence permit has been processed, check out our guide to living in Sweden for information on how to prepare for your stay. Your university’s international office can also offer tips and advice.

Tuition fees & scholarships

With a few exceptions, tuition fees in higher education in Sweden are currently fully subsidized by the government. This applies to both foreign and Swedish students. However, the Swedish government is currently looking into a proposal that tuition fees should be introduced for students from countries outside of EU/EEA starting 2011/2012. The proposal also includes an expanded scholarship system, offering additional scholarship opportunities for applicants from these countries.
Under the proposal, students that have started a course or study program before the introduction of tuition fees would not be charged tuition fees for the duration of course or study program in question. This information will be updated and supplemented when the proposal is introduced formally by the Swedish government.

Helpful links

How to apply (information at Studera.nu)
Application procedure (information at Studera.nu)
Application deadlines (information at Studera.nu)
Entrance requirements (information at Studera.nu)

Please note that the Swedish Institute/Studyinsweden.se is not responsible for university or visa/residence permit applications. With specific questions about these areas, or other questions relating to a specific course or program, please contact the relevant agency or university, as we are unable to help with these queries.

Study in Uppsala University

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Uppsala University

Uppsala University is a comprehensive international research university dedicated to advancing science, scholarship, and higher education. For more than 500 years, Uppsala University has been a distinguished seat of learning with rich opportunities for students and researchers at all levels. Our history is part of our strength – but our sights are on the future.
Faculties: Theology; Law; Arts; Languages; Social Sciences; Educational Sciences; Medicine; Pharmacy; Science and Technology.

Do I need a visa or residence permit?

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If you need a visa or a residence permit depends on where you come from. See the explanations below.

Non-EU/EEA countries

If you are intending to stay in Sweden for less than three months, then you will need a visa if the country that issues your passport is on this list [PDF file]. If your studies in Sweden will take longer than three months, you need to acquire a residence permit before you arrive in Sweden. Permits are issued by the Swedish Migration Board. The Swedish Migration Board has collected what you need to know about applying for a residence permit in Sweden.

You can apply for visas and permits at the Swedish embassy or consulate in your home country.
Please remember that you cannot apply for a residence permit unless you have been admitted to full time accredited university studies in Sweden. The application fee, which is not refundable, is SEK 1,000.
When applying for a residence permit, you must prove to the Swedish Migration Board that you will have a guaranteed sum of money at your disposal throughout the entire period of your studies. The amount, SEK 7,300 per month for ten months of the year, is set by the Migration Board. If you wish to bring your family you must show that you have at your disposal an additional SEK 3,000 per month for your spouse and SEK 1,800 per month per child.
If you can prove to the board’s satisfaction that that you will receive free lodging during the whole or part of your study period this sum will be correspondingly reduced. Students who have been awarded a scholarship through the Swedish Institute or another program should supply proof of this. You will also need to show a valid passport and a letter of admission from the institution at which you will be studying. To be sure of obtaining your permit in time you should submit your application 6-8 weeks prior to your departure for Sweden.
Please note that residence permits are limited to the duration of the study period, or to one year, whichever is the shorter. Your permit will be renewed annually provided you receive the number of credit points required and can produce evidence of continued financial support. Renewal requests are processed by your local Swedish Migration Board office. If you have any questions please contact the Swedish embassy or consulate in your home country or country where you currently live. You can also contact the Swedish Migration Board. Also make sure you have adequate medical insurance.

EU/EEA countries

If you are a citizen of a non-Nordic EU/EEA country you have the right to reside in Sweden. The term “right to reside” means that an EU/EEA citizen is permitted to stay in Sweden for more than three months without a residence permit. However, you must register with the Migration Board no later than three months after entering the country.
To register you must enclose documents of proof of enrolment on a course or program which is at least at high school level, assurance that you have sufficient funds for your keep and proof that you have comprehensive medical insurance that is valid in Sweden. You can read more about the requirements for registration at the Swedish Migration Board’s website. They have collected what you need to know.
Please note that if you are a citizen of Switzerland you must apply for a residence permit (see above).

Nordic countries

Citizens from Nordic countries do not need a visa or residence permit to study in Sweden.

Studying and Living in Sweden

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Sweden is an open, multicultural society with a long tradition of welcoming international students.

Currently, some 30,000 foreign students are studying in Sweden, making for a vibrant, international study environment. Swedes have some peculiar cultural traits, but they are deeply proud of having built a society that promotes equality between the sexes, tolerance and inclusiveness.
As a student in Sweden, you will have ample opportunity to make new friends. A good part of your social life will revolve around your student union. The union can often help you with finding accommodation and other practical matters. Do make sure you are covered by adequate health insurance while in Sweden.
You will probably need to get a residence permit or visa, maybe even before you arrive in Sweden. To get a residence permit, you need to show you have sufficient funds to pay for living expenses in Sweden. But there are ways in which you can mitigate the financial strain: Sweden allows students to work for the duration of their studies.

Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH)

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The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences was founded in 1813 by Pehr Henrik Ling, which makes it the oldest University College in the world within its field. The University College offers degree programmes and courses preparing for the teaching profession in Physical Education as well as for a carreer in Sports coaching or Preventive health. It offers a high level of teaching, primarily within the areas of Human biology, Physical education and Pedagogics/Didactics.
In general, all classes are given in Swedish, however there are plans to develop courses in English, thus enabling foreign students to attend.
Web site:

www.gih.se

Phone:

+46 8 402 22 00

Swedish Institute scholarships

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Use our scholarship guide in order to find out if you are eligible to apply to any of the scholarships administered by the Swedish Institute.

Guest Scholarship Program
The Guest Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students from selected countries around the world. Scholarships are given for master’s level, PhD, and post-doctoral level studies as well as to students of Swedish language and literature.
The Visby Program — Swedish Institute Baltic Sea Region Exchange Program
For academic institutions and individuals from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as well as Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia. Grants are awarded for projects and for individual scholarships.
Swedish-Turkish Program
For citizens of Turkey pursuing master’s level or advanced level studies in Sweden in the field of social sciences and law, such as International and European Relations, European Affairs, European Law, or Human Rights Law.
The Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund
The Bicentennial Fund is open to applicants from the U.S. and awards grants for two to four weeks’ length in amounts of up to SEK 30,000. It is specifically intended for professional enrichment.
Pakistan Overseas Scholarship Scheme
This scholarship program is exclusively open to Pakistani nationals aiming to pursue master’s level and PhD studies in Sweden.

Scholarships in Sweden

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You will be glad to know that you can study in Sweden Free..... SCHOLARSHIP!

The Swedish Institute, a government agency, administers over 500 scholarships each year for students and researchers coming to Sweden to pursue their objectives at a Swedish university. Use the guide below in order to find out if any of the Swedish Institute scholarships are available for citizens of your country and your intended level of study.

To Know more: GO HERE

Halmstad University of Sweden

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Halmstad University

Halmstad University is a university which crosses boundaries - for innovation and creativity! The university has well-developed research environments, most with a unique national or international profile.
Fields: Humanties; Business and Engineering; Information Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering; Social and Health Sciences; Teacher Education.

Gotland University of Sweden

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Gotland University

Gotland University, established in 1998 and thus among the youngest universities in Sweden, offers both students and teachers a stimulating learning environment. Quality programmes and courses in English are offered on campus or on-line.
Departments: Archaeology and Osteology; Education and Social Work; Art History; Game Design, Narrative and Time-based Media; Biology; History; Building Conservation; Human Geography and Ethnology; Business Administration; Quality Technology; Computer Communication and Software Engineering; Industrial Design.

Study in Ersta Sköndal University College

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Ersta Sköndal University College

Ersta Sköndal University College is dedicated to studies in the fields of social work, nursing and health care, theology, church music with an explicit ethical and diaconal orientation. The University College was founded in 1998 through the merger of the undergraduate, post-graduate and research programmes of the Ersta Society for Diaconal Work and The Stora Sköndal Foundation.
Departments: The Department of Church Music; The Department of Diaconal Studies and Theology; The Department of Health Care Sciences; The Department of Social Work.

Study at Dalarna University of Seweden

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Dalarna University

Högskolan Dalarna was established in 1977. Today some 10 000 students pursue studies at the university’s two campuses in Borlänge and Falun, as well as in Ludvika, Leksand, Filipstad and Sälen. Distance education is also offered in various forms on many locations. In addition to 40 programmes of education and more than 200 single subject courses within the programme areas Teaching and learning, Welfare, Business, Infrastructure and Media, Culture and Tourism we offer studies in fine modern premises equipped with state of the art technical outfit.
Departments: Economics and Social Sciences; Arts and Languages; Health and Social Sciences; Culture, Media, Computer Sciences; Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Engineering.

Study at Chalmers University of Technology

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Chalmers University of Technology

Chalmers is a university of technology in which research and teaching are conducted on a broad front within technology, natural science and architecture. Our inspiration lies in the joy of discovery and the desire to learn. Underlying everything we do is a wish to contribute to sustainable development both in Sweden and world-wide.
Departments: Applied Mechanics; Applied Physics; Architecture; Chemical and Biological Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Energy and Environment; Fundamental Physics; Materials and Manufacturing Technology; Mathematical Sciences; Microtechnology and Nanoscience; Product and Production Development; Radio and Space Science; Shipping and Marine Technology; Signals and Systems; Technology Management and Economics.

Blekinge Institute of Technology

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Blekinge Institute of Technology

At Blekinge 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.
Schools: Engineering; Management; Health Science; Technoculture, Humanities and Planning.

Växjö University

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Växjö University

Växjö University is a young university characterized by pioneer spirit, creativity and openness to new challenges within research, postgraduate and undergraduate education.
Schools: Management and Economics; Education; the Humanities; Mathematics and Systems Engineering; Technology and Design; Social Sciences; Health Sciences and Social Work.

Örebro University

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Örebro University is now going through its most expansive phase since its formation in 1977. We are in the midst of creating a campus that in the widest possible sense gives the students, staff and guests an excellent intellectual, social and physical environment.
Departments: Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences; Business, Economics, Statistics and Informatics; Clinical Medicine; Education; Health Sciences; Humanities; Music; Restaurant and Culinary Arts; Science; Social and Political Sciences; Technology.

Universities in Sweden

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Sweden has 48 accredited institutions of higher education. Our interactive map and list of Sweden’s universities will help you find the right one for you.

Use the menus on the left to find universities and university colleges on an interactive map of Sweden.

You can look through an alphabetical list, or you can browse them by region and by size.

Finding the institution that is right for you depends on a number of factors — your academic interests, course availability, but also the location and size of an institution. Not everyone is familiar with the geography of Sweden, so it helps to put these places on a map.

Info on Tuition Free Universities in Sweden, Stockholm, Scandinavia listed here - Top Schools, Colleges:

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Below are the lists of all the Tuition Free Universities in Sweden. Take your Time to study them and to apply.

• Blekinge Institute of Technology
• Borås University College
• Chalmers University of Technology
• Dalarna University
• Gotland University
• Gävle University

• Göteborg University
• Halmstad University
• Jönköping International Business School
• Jönköping University
• Kalmar University
• Karlstad University
• Karolinska Institutet
• Konstfack
• Kristianstad University
• KTH, the Royal Institute of Technology
• Linköping University
• Luleå University of Technology
• Lund University
• Malmö University
• Mid Sweden University
• Mälardalen University
• Skövde University
• SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
• Stockholm School of Economics
• Stockholm University
• Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH)
• Södertörns University College
• Umeå University
• University West
• Uppsala University
• Växjö University
• Örebro University

About Sweden

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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 – the official gateway to Sweden.

Photos: Jonathan Hall, Hans Svensson and Hans Bjurling

Why study in Sweden?

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It is a big step to study abroad, and the options are almost limitless. So what makes Sweden stand out as a study destination?

Innovation and creativity run deep

Sweden is a safe and modern 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.

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 600 master’s degree 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.

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