Know About Why Studying in Sweden is a Great Idea
Are you an international student planning for study in Sweden? Here is the complete information related to Sweden as a study destination.
Are you an international student planning for study in Sweden? Here is the complete information related to Sweden as a study destination.
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<strong>Why</strong> <strong>Study<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sweden</strong> <strong>is</strong><br />
a <strong>Great</strong> <strong>Idea</strong>?
Study with the<br />
Innovation Pioneers<br />
<strong>Sweden</strong> <strong>is</strong> one of the world’s most <strong>in</strong>novative nations,<br />
and it <strong>is</strong> called the most digitally connected economy as well.<br />
The country <strong>is</strong> known for its high quality and unconventional<br />
education system.<br />
<strong>Sweden</strong> focuses on Innovation and Research and also gives high<br />
importance on susta<strong>in</strong>able development, the glimpses of<br />
which can be seen <strong>in</strong> its education system.
One of the world’s best Higher<br />
Education Systems<br />
• The Swed<strong>is</strong>h higher education system <strong>is</strong> ranked as one of the best <strong>in</strong> the world, 8 Swed<strong>is</strong>h<br />
Universities are among the top 350 <strong>in</strong> the world Times Higher Education and the Academic Rank<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of World Universities has ranked several Swed<strong>is</strong>h universities as the world’s best.<br />
• Study <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sweden</strong> to become the next trend setter. The education system <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sweden</strong> gives lot of<br />
importance to creativity and out of the box th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g which leads to <strong>in</strong>novation.<br />
• The universities will encourage you to th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>in</strong>dependently and critically.
The top 8 Swed<strong>is</strong>h Universities <strong>in</strong> QS World<br />
Rank<strong>in</strong>gs are:<br />
• Lund University - QS Rank<strong>in</strong>g #92<br />
• KTH Royal Institute of Technology - QS Rank<strong>in</strong>g #98<br />
• Uppsala University - QS Rank<strong>in</strong>g #116<br />
• Chalmers University of Technology - QS Rank<strong>in</strong>g #125<br />
• Stockholm University - QS Rank<strong>in</strong>g #191<br />
• University of Gothenburg - QS Rank<strong>in</strong>g #256<br />
• L<strong>in</strong>kop<strong>in</strong>g University - QS Rank<strong>in</strong>g #324<br />
• Umea University - QS Rank<strong>in</strong>g #340
Apart from these a few more universities which you can<br />
consider for higher education <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sweden</strong> are<br />
• University of Skovde<br />
• Halmstad University<br />
• Jonkop<strong>in</strong>g University<br />
• Dalarna University<br />
• L<strong>in</strong>naeus University, Växjö<br />
• Kr<strong>is</strong>tianstad University, Kr<strong>is</strong>tianstad<br />
Vast option for Bachelor’s and Master’s Courses<br />
The world’s most <strong>in</strong>novative country – <strong>Sweden</strong>, has a vast option for bachelor’s and master’s courses.
The subjects <strong>in</strong> which Swed<strong>is</strong>h Universities<br />
offer courses are:<br />
• Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Entrepreneurship<br />
• Economics<br />
• Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
• Renewable Energy<br />
• Information Technology<br />
• International Relations<br />
A bachelor’s <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sweden</strong> takes a m<strong>in</strong>imum of three years of full-time. However, you get an option to schedule th<strong>is</strong><br />
duration <strong>in</strong>to part-time and onl<strong>in</strong>e studies as well. The tuition fees <strong>is</strong> dependent on the university and the level<br />
of degree you choose. It ranges from 8,000 Euro to 13,000 Euro per year approximately.
Engl<strong>is</strong>h Taught Programs<br />
A large number of university degree programmes and courses are taught <strong>in</strong> Engl<strong>is</strong>h thus plac<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Sweden</strong> at the<br />
top three <strong>in</strong> the world for Engl<strong>is</strong>h proficiency cons<strong>is</strong>tently. You can hear Engl<strong>is</strong>h right from your stay locality to<br />
classroom and further at mult<strong>in</strong>ational organ<strong>is</strong>ations and markets too.<br />
Scholarships for <strong>in</strong>ternational students<br />
The Universities offer a range of scholarship programmes for <strong>in</strong>ternational students to study <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sweden</strong>, help<br />
cover tuition fees or liv<strong>in</strong>g costs. Scholarships or travel grants are also offered by associations, foundations and<br />
other organ<strong>is</strong>ations. Internships are pre-<strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> many of the <strong>Sweden</strong> programs that will give you a chance to<br />
build a strong <strong>in</strong>ternational network.
Launch Your Career with International<br />
Internships<br />
A great way to complement your studies with real-world experiences <strong>is</strong> Internship. Many programs <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sweden</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>clude <strong>in</strong>ternships which will give you a chance to build a strong <strong>in</strong>ternational network. Almost all the Swed<strong>is</strong>h<br />
Universities have careers service to help you get an <strong>in</strong>ternship. Companies often connect to the career service<br />
w<strong>in</strong>g to recruit talented students directly. You can also contact the companies directly or v<strong>is</strong>it company website<br />
for <strong>in</strong>ternship opportunities. Several organ<strong>is</strong>ations can help you to f<strong>in</strong>d an <strong>in</strong>ternship placement <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sweden</strong> are:<br />
• AIESEC<br />
• IAESTE<br />
• European Law Students Association, ELSA FOR Law students<br />
• IFMSA, the International Federation of Medical Students Associations for Medical students
Employment Opportunities:<br />
<strong>Sweden</strong> <strong>is</strong> the most <strong>in</strong>dustrialized country <strong>in</strong> Europe, boom<strong>in</strong>g and grow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> terms of Technical Education. It <strong>is</strong><br />
home to some of the top Multi-National Companies like Volvo, Ericsson, IKEA, Tetra Pak etc. As such you’ll have<br />
great job opportunities once you complete your studies there.<br />
After graduation, you can apply to extend your residence permit (only if you have made progress <strong>in</strong> your studies<br />
and achieved acceptable grades) for up to 6 months to search for a job. If you receive a job offer that meets<br />
certa<strong>in</strong> conditions, you can then apply for a work permit as well.
“So, don’t you th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>Sweden</strong> <strong>is</strong> of the<br />
great options for study abroad? Then<br />
what are you th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g. Just go ahead<br />
and start your research. Apply for<br />
next upcom<strong>in</strong>g Intake without any<br />
further delay.”
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