Education in Sweden

Why choose to study in Sweden?

A large number of programs in English

Swedish universities offer about 100 bachelor's programs in English and many more master's programs also in English. New courses are opened every year. Swedes speak very good English and are always ready to communicate in this language, which makes it easier to live and work in Sweden, even without knowledge of Swedish.

Sustainable development is in focus

Swedes value nature and the time spent among it. There are 29 national parks and about 4,000 nature reserves in Sweden. The country is a big supporter of renewable energy and plans to use 100% renewable energy by 2040. Sweden also promotes the use of electric cars and bicycles.

Fairness and equal rights for all are important to Swedes

Sweden is known as one of the most peaceful countries in the world with tolerant and liberal people who want equal rights for all. Swedes accept many immigrants and are open and tolerant of people from other cultures, which creates an environment without discrimination.

You will acquire skills and competencies for an international career

Swedish universities combine practice and theory in their programs using modern methods that prepare students for a successful career. Students have many opportunities for internships, company visits and meetings with guest speakers from real industry.

Bonus Reasons:

• Sweden is one of the countries with the best quality of life and happiest people in the world, regularly topping the World Happiness Index.
• The Swedish government's investment in science and research as a share of GDP is one of the highest in the world.
• Sweden is a safe and clean country with a high standard of living.

Creative skills and entrepreneurship are a central focus

In Sweden, students are encouraged to think independently and critically. Even studying in an academic university, where more theory is taught, professors always pay a lot of attention to talks with students, in which different case studies are discussed and everyone can express their point of view.

The Swedes are one of the world leaders in the number of inventions. To their credit are seat belts in cars, pacemakers and the Spotify music app that started the streaming revolution as a way of listening to music. Other examples of successful globally recognized companies are Volvo, Ericsson, H&M, Ikea, AstraZeneca and many others.

Swedes are very open to entrepreneurship and everything related to it. Here, the conditions for opening a company and running a business are one of the most favorable in the world, there are numerous business incubators and investment firms that are ready to help new and fresh ideas become reality. The universities themselves also have their own centers where students can get help developing their idea.