- Why Education is Free in Sweden?
As a true social welfare state, you can get lifetime free education in Sweden, because Universities in Sweden are state financed; thereby students studying there pay no tuition fee.

- Is it important to have knowledge of Swedish language while pursuing an international degree program in Sweden?
It is not important to have knowledge of Swedish language in order to study at an international degree program. The language of instruction through out is English.

- Who assess my qualification, while I apply for admission in Sweden?
The recognized body in Sweden for this purpose is Studera www.studera.nu, they scrutinize your educational documents and makes a final decision that either you are eligible for a place or not.

- Is IELTS mandatory for international Bachelors or Master programs?
No IELTS is not mandatory for most of the international study programs but it is a plus point to have IELTS exam passed with a reasonable band score. However precise information about IELTS requirement can be found on specific program pages.

- What should be the first step I take if I decided to apply for a Swedish University?
You should select a course closely related to your qualification, once the course is selected, you can make an online application via www.studera.nu , and  carefully follow the instructions provided by them.

- How can I apply for a scholarship while applying for an international bachelor or master program?
The main body in Sweden granting scholarships to international is Swedish institute. Criteria of scholarships vary according to the field and level of study. For complete information you can visit www.si.se

- Can I contact the Studera and the university during application processing?
No, there is no need for contacting Studera or the University you applied until you do not hear anything until the deadline they provided. Thousands of applications are received each year, and the peoples are Studera are having quite busy time while processing those.

- I have received an offer letter, what should be the next step?
Once you are offered a place at a Swedish university, the next step is to apply for a residence permit. For more information about residence permit please visit www.migrationseverket.se

- I have received my visa, what should be done next?
The next step is to get in contact with the university international office or program coordinator to confirm your accommodation and receive arrival advice.

- Is there any part time work available for students in Sweden?
Part time work opportunities are limited in Sweden, however many international students do find working opportunities during the summer time.

- What are the opportunities in Sweden once I complete my degree program?
A highly developed and industrial society, Sweden is always in hunt for creative and innovative minds. That is the reason for roots of some of the market giants like Ericsson, Volvo, and SAAB evolves from Sweden. It always welcome highly skilled people in variety of fields including Telecommunication, Information Systems, Agriculture, Finance, Engineering etc.

Many of the international students after completing their studies in Sweden find good career opportunities in renowned companies. For more information please visit our Success Stories section.