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Study in Sweden Brochoure
Study in Sweden Brochoure
future
in the
country
of the
nobel prize
Did you know that
Sweden has a world-
leading position within
the areas of human
rights, equality, sustaina-
bility, and quality of life,
according to the Anholt
Nation Brand Index.
(Sweden 1/50 in 2008).
Studying in Sweden gives you skills that are in great demand from
modern businesses. Todays job market values ambitious, innovative,
perceptive team players. Swedish universities foster these qualities
through a forward-thinking culture where youre close to the latest
ideas and global trends.
develop
Swedish masters degree programs offer unique opportunities to
turn theory into practice. You apply and analyze the skills taught
through discussions at lectures and seminars, degree theses,
case-studies and group work. Many programs also offer close
skills
cooperation between academia and industry, giving you a distinct
advantage over your peers when entering the job market.
for
the latest science and research. Swedish universities are renowned
for their investigative research and independent thinking, and this
reputation is cemented with rigorous quality control and nationally
certified degrees.
tomorrow Whatever your career goals may be, from business and finance to
culture and social work, studying in Sweden will give you valuable
skills and a competitive advantage for your future.
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Swedish universities have an informal and open climate, with a
strong focus on group work. This encourages you to discover and
develop your true strengths and talents.
reach
Programs are structured in response to student demand. The result is
a student-centric education system, with informal relations between
students and teachers, and where personal initiative and critical
thought are prized. You will be required to take an active role and
your
contribute with your opinions and ideas at lectures, seminars and
in group discussions.
full
atmosphere. From the classroom all the way to the boardroom
everyone is on first-name termstitles like Mrs. or Dr. are things
of the past. Professors are accessible for discussions and you are
encouraged to develop your independent thinking and question
existing models and theories.
potential
To take the initiative and question old presumptions may seem
daunting at first, but is usually rewarding in the long term, because
it provides you with the opportunity to develop your individual
strengths and refine your academic abilities.
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the worlds first telephone handset to the market. A hundred years
later the same Swedish telecom company launched the first NMT-
system, which was a breakthrough for modern mobile telephony.
Ericsson has since then played an essential role in the development
culture of
of mobile telephony globally.
innovation
technology and inventions. The creative environment has also made
Sweden a strong nation within design, fashion and music, with
strong international brands such as Ikea and H&M. Sweden is also
one of the largest music-exporting countries in the world.
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masters
degree
programs
In line with the Bologna Processthe Europe-wide drive for conformity in higher educationSwedish
universities have switched to a new degree structure. There are two masters degree qualifications
available: a one-year and a two-year program. Sweden has also adopted the European Credit Transfer
and Accumulation System (ECTS), the European standard for attainment of study credits and grading.
In Sweden, studies take place in a slightly different format than in other countries. Instead of studying
several courses at once throughout an entire semester or year, students generally study just one course
at a time, for a shorter period of several weeks. The Swedish semester is therefore made up of a
series of shorter courses, each followed directly by an examination. The spring term of the final year
of the masters program is usually spent writing a thesis.
There are currently over 600 one- and two-year masters programs taught in English at Swedish universities.
Visit www.studyinsweden.se for a searchable, up-to-date database of all the available programs.
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Masters degree programs in English International Relations
International Strategic Management
Storytelling
Textiles in the Expanded Field
Financial help
With a few exceptions, tuition fees are fully subsidized by the government. This applies to both
foreign and Swedish students. You do, however, need to cover your living expenses, which amounts
to approximately SEK 7300 (EUR 700) per month. This is a prerequisite for acquiring a student resi-
dence permit.
Foreign students with a residence permit are allowed to work while completing their studies.
Scholarships are also available. The Swedish Institute, a public agency, administers a limited number
of scholarships annually to foreign students and researchers from around the world. Competition is
high and recipients are chosen for their academic excellence.
The Erasmus Mundus program, which is largely aimed at non-EU students, offers generous scholar-
ships for selected courses at a number of Swedish universities.
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Fernando Mndez, Bolivia, 30, and theory. It also gave me job oppor-
Everybody
technical companies in Scandinavia at
What was your first If you could give one piece the cutting edge of innovation.
impression of the Swedes? of advice to students, what
I had few expectations but the
Swedish people made a big impression
would it be?
Its all too easy just to mix with people
in Sweden And did the course meet your
expectations?
on me. I found them genuinely helpful
and honest. I was motivated to come
from your home country and other inter-
national students. So I would say try to speaks English Yes, because we worked on real
projects with real industrial partners.
fluently
to Sweden because I knew it was so do small projects in each course with There were very few full-time professors,
different from Australia. Now I consider Swedes and get to know them. It really which might sound bad at first, but its
it my second home. helped me to understand the country a really good thing. It means those
more and have a better experience. working in the industry teach the
What career advantages will coursesits teaching from the real
your qualification give you? world that really appealed to me.
Photo: Linda Bogren
Any international experience is valuable
because it distinguishes you and shows How would you sum up your
your level of motivation. Personally, I
was engaged with the course because
When I time in Sweden and where did
it lead you?
I could collaborate with students
from different backgrounds. That has
finished my I have to say it was a life-changing
experience. Im now working as a sen-
expanded my field of expertise and
interest and given me a lot more future studies I got ior industrial designer at Sony Ericsson
in Lund and I always want to work with
opportunities. consumer products and electronics. I
three job offers wasnt expecting to stay after finishing
my studies but thanks to my education I
in two weeks was offered this exciting opportunity.
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Photo: Private Photo: Brian Wilson Photo: Private
Karl van de Paer, 25, Belgium, Paula Guntaur, Canada, 29, Sintija Visnevska, 32, Latvia,
Masters in International
Business and Economics at I would take Masters in Interaction Design,
Institute of Design, Ume
Masters in Political Science,
Karlstad University, graduated
the Stockholm School of University, graduated 2005.
the Swedish
2000.
Swedes have
Economics (Handelshg-
skolan), graduated 2007. Where did you find informa- Whats your opinion of
bleness and
ful city. Everybody in Sweden speaks tional students already on the program. issue from a different perspective and
English fluentlyeven just the average That was really helpful along with the that has helped me a lot. You wont
guy on the streetand it just made it
very easy to communicate with people.
the teachers Swedish Institutes website for foreign
students, www.studyinsweden.se. friendliness
remember everything you learned aca-
demically but these are the skills that
I found no problems in adjusting;
I had the time of my life! put a lot of trust How will your education in
Photo: Patrik Svedberg
are most precious.
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Stockholm University
University www.su.se
of gvle
Stockholm School
www.hig.se
of Economics
www.hhs.se
Dalarna University
www.du.se SLUthe Swedish
University of
Agricultural Sciences
Uppsala University www.slu.se
www.uu.se Sdertrn University
www.sh.se
Halmstad University
www.hh.se University of Kalmar
www.hik.se
Kristianstad University
northern college
www.hkr.se southern
sweden Lund University
sweden
www.lu.se
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Malm University www.bth.se
Mid Sweden University
www.mah.se
www.miun.se
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Sweden in brief:
Sweden is a part of Scandinavia and is the third largest country in Western
Europe, but with a population of only 9.2 million.
Sweden is the home of the Nobel Prize, the worlds most prestigious academic distinction.
Sweden has a long and proud history of academic excellence, with outstanding universities dating
back to the 15th century.
Swedish laws and customs include a system of rules that prohibit discrimination against people on
the basis of sex, ethnic origin, physical, mental or intellectual disabilities, sexual orientation and
political and religious conviction.
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm, which has been chosen as the European Green Capital
for 2010.
While Swedish is the main language in Sweden, most people speak English, often fluently. Many
Swedish companies use English as their official working language.
Almost one fifth of the nine million inhabitants in Sweden were born abroad or have parents who
were born abroad.
Sweden offers an international academic environmentapproximately 30,000 foreign students
study at Swedish universities and university colleges.
Swedish universities offer 600 masters degree programs taught in English.
Sweden is a safe and modern country, offering a high quality of life.
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Information on Masters
degree programs taught
in english at Swedish
universities. Find out why
Sweden should be your
study destination.
www.studyinsweden.se
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