What is Högskoleprovet?
Högskoleprovet - or Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (SweSAT) - is a standardised test where the result can be used as a way to compete for a place in courses and programmes at Swedish universities.
Who can take the test?
There are no restrictions regarding citizenship or residency. However, the test is only given in Swedish so it's important to have learned Swedish sufficiently to be successful.
Anyone who wants to take the SweSAT must have turned or turn 18 in the calendar year in which the test is carried out or have started upper secondary school earlier than the calendar year in which they turn 16.
Dates and fees
You must apply to take the SweSAT. The test is given twice a year - in the autumn on a Sunday and in the spring on a Saturday - at a number of locations throughout Sweden. The application period opens about two weeks before the application deadline.
From 10 December 2020, SweSAT results are valid for 8 years.
How are test results used?
Test results are used to compete for places in a bachelor's level course or programme when there are more eligible applicants than places available. When this happens, a selection takes place.
Applicants are divided into different selection groups, one of them being the SweSAT group. Everyone who meets the entry requirements and has a valid SweSAT score competes in this group.
At least 1/3 but not more than 2/3 of the places available in any course or programme are to be given to students based on their grades or their test result. You can compete in both the grades group and the test group for courses and programmes you are eligible for.
Only for admission in Sweden
Your SweSAT result can only be used in Sweden - the test is not valid in other countries.
What's the test like?
The SweSAT is divided into two main sections - quantitative and verbal. The quantitative section has questions in the following areas (all in Swedish):
- Mathematical problem solving
- Quantitative comparisons
- Quantitative reasoning
- Diagrams, tables and maps
The verbal section is also divided into four question areas:
- Vocabulary (in Swedish)
- Reading comprehension of Swedish texts
- Sentence completion (in Swedish)
- English reading comprehension
When you're ready for the SweSAT
In order to succeed at the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test, your proficiency in Swedish must be sufficient. A guidance counsellor can help you to determine if you're ready for the test. When that day comes, you can find plenty of information about the test at Studera.nu in Swedish.