Sweden as a country is known for its inventions and universities with academic excellence that help students build a great career. Over the years, universities in the country have been steadily building their reputation as great educational providers that prepare students for the future. The outstanding repute in educational sector has made it in world’s top countries that are preferable for study abroad by International students.
TOP REASONS FOR STUDYING IN SWEDEN:
If you are a student hoping to pursue your higher education in Europe, here are some reasons why Sweden can be a great option for you.
HOME OF WORLD’S BEST UNIVERSITIES:
Sweden has a long and proud history of academic excellence and despite its relatively small population, it is the home to some of the world’s best universities. The entire Swedish higher education system is ranked as one of the best in the world, and several Swedish universities are ranked by the Times Higher Education and the Academic Ranking of World Universities as being among the world’s best.
ENGLISH MEDIUM STUDY:
Universities in Sweden are offering more than 1000 courses and degree programs for International students. These courses and programs are entirely taught in English medium. Educational workshops and other internship programs are run in English medium.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FEE DISCOUNT:
Swedish government and Universities announce number of scholarships for International students. Brilliant and hardworking students are encouraged by offering them special fee discounts. There are several type of government scholarship schemes for international students to encourage them for Studying in Sweden.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Many degree programs in Sweden include internships, which are a great way to get real-world experience while you build your professional network. If you’re interested in research, doing a master’s in Sweden can be a great way to make the contacts you’ll need to carry on and do a PhD.
GET YOUR SCHENGEN RESIDENCY:
International students, intended to study in Sweden are granted with temporary resident permit in start. On this resident permit card student can travel in whole Schengen zone without Visa. Non EU students will have equal working rights as EU students during their study period. Students can apply for permanent residency after successful completion of their degree program.
IELTS/ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
SCIENCE GRADUATES:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) graduates (16 years of education) are exempted from IELTS. They can apply for Master Degree program without IELTS.
Special note: Graduates having degree from FUUAST (Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology) are not exempted from IELTS must have IELTS 6.5 to apply for Master Degree program.
BUSINESS, IT and ARTS GRADUATES:
For Business-IT and ARTS graduates, Swedish universities follow “world higher education database” (WHED) directory to exempt IELTS. Medium of instruction of last university/college must be English only as per WHED directory to get IELTS exemption. If medium of instruction is shown as “English and Urdu” than applicant must have IELTS (or other approved English certificate) to qualify for the admission.
- For Short course of 6 months: IELTS 5.5 overall (not less than 5 in any module)
- For Master degree program: IELTS 6.5 overall (not less than 5.5 in any module)
Please visit given website (www.whed.net) to check the medium of instruction of your previous institute.
UNDERGRADUATES:
Undergraduate applicants (Intermediate, DAE, BA, B.com etc.) must have IELTS score (or other approved English certificate) to qualify for the admission.
- For Short course of 6 months: IELTS 5.5 overall (not less than 5 in any module)
- For Master degree program: IELTS 6.5 overall (not less than 5.5 in any module)
TOP UNIVERSITIES IN SWEDEN:
- Uppsala University
- Linnaeus University
- Dalarna University
- University West
- Halmstad University
- University of Skovde
- Blekinge Institute of technology (BTH)
- Jonkoping University