Erasmus+ traineeships Would you like to try working abroad? Would you like to gain work experience that is relevant to your education? If so, an Erasmus+ traineeship is right for you! What is an Erasmus+ traineeship? Erasmus+ is an exchange programme ...
Erasmus+ Joint Master’s Programmes Erasmus+ Joint Master’s Programmes are high quality, specialised degrees in which you study different parts of the programme at the various participating universities. You will be part of an international student group ...
Assessment of qualifications for job purposes You may be eager to enter the job market, but aren't sure how your foreign qualifications are interpreted here in Sweden. Knowing more about them can help you determine if you can get a job right away, or ...
Professional degree and recognition in Sweden Some professions are regulated by Swedish Law. This means that if you have a foreign professional degree, you must have it formally recognised before you can practice that profession in Sweden. Many ...
Distance education As a distance student, you can study when and where you'd like. This means freedom, but also demands discipline in order to succeed at your studies. There are as many reasons to choose distance studies as there are distance courses ...
Folk high school An option for adults wishing to study at the upper secondary school level is the Swedish folk high school. You can take classes for the purpose of further education in a specific area, or as preparation for university studies. The folk ...
Higher vocational education If you're interested in combining theory with practical experience, higher vocational education - Yrkeshögskolan - may be just the right option for you. Find out more about this form of post-secondary education. ...
Examinations and grading A big part of any course or study programme is measuring how much you've actually learned. Find out more about examinations in this section, and what your rights are as a student. An examination (called tentamen or "tenta" in ...
Higher education terminology There are a large number of special words and phrases that are used in the academic world. Here are some of the more important ones, and help with what they actually mean. It's easy to be confused and mix up the different ...
What are the benefits of studying at a university? In general, it’s easier to find a job if you have a university degree. You can also benefit in areas such as salary and personal development. It’s hard to say if you’ll make more money if you decide to ...
