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General Introduction About Sweden
Name: Kingdom of Sweden
Location: Sweden is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund Strait.
Capital: Stockholm
Top Cities: Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo, Helsingborg, Karlskrona, Lund, Linkoping, Umea, Uppsala, Visby, Vasteras, Orebro etc.
Official Language: Swedish
Climate: Most of Sweden has a temperate climate, despite its northern latitude, with largely four distinct seasons and mild temperatures throughout the year. The winter in the far south is usually weak and is manifested only through some shorter periods with snow and sub-zero temperatures, autumn may well turn into spring there, without a distinct period of winter. The northern parts of the country have a subarctic climate while the central parts have a humid continental climate.
Economy: Sweden is the sixteenth-richest country in the world in terms of GDP (gross domestic product) per capita and a high standard of living is experienced by its citizens. Sweden is an export-oriented mixed economy.
GDP: $528.929 billion
Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Area: 450,295 km2
Distance from Bangladesh: 6,730 km
Population: 10.35 million (2020)
Time Zone: UTC+1 (CET)
- Karolinska Institute
- Lund University
- Uppsala University
- Stockholm University
- University of Gothenburg
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Chalmers University of Technology
- Linköping University
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Umea University
- Örebro University
- University of Karlstad
- Stockholm School of Economics
- Linnaeus University
- University of Gothenburg, Faculty of Science
- Luleå University of Technology
There are many scholarships, grants, and bursaries which can help support you financially with your studies in Sweden. They are offered by the Swedish Government, education providers, and a number of other public and private organizations.
Passport:
A valid passport (valid for at least three months after your departure from the Schengen area, contain at least two empty pages for visa purpose and should have been issued during the past ten years). If you want passport, please click here.
- Visa Application Form:
You can apply online. In that case, you attach the documents electronically.
- Photo Specification:
The photos must be in color and of the standard passport photo size, which is 3.5cm X 4.5cm not older than 6 month.
- Covering-Letter:
Covering letter mentioning details of applicants, passport details, travel details and who will bear expenses details.
- Confirmation of Enrolment:
Statement of admission or letter of acceptance showing that you have been admitted to a fulltime course of studies.
- Tuition Fees Payment Receipt:
A payment receipt is a proof of payment that you have made payment to the institution.
- Academic Documents:
Please submit your all academic documents to Embassy/VAC
- Financials Means:
A statement of account from your bank confirming that you have money of your own to support yourself with. The statement of account that you attach with the application should be dated at the time of your application and be translated into English.
- Health Insurance:
A proof of health insurance coverage whole period of study.
- Birth Certificate:
An original copy of Birth Registration Certificate. If you want Birth Registration Certificate please click here.
- Police Clearance:
An original copy of Police Clearance Certificate. If you want Police Clearance Certificate please click here.
- Accommodation Details:
Once you have confirmed where you will be studying, you must need to show accommodation details.
Sweden Student Visa
Sweden has always opened its doors to international students from around the world. The degrees offered by the universities in Sweden are comparable to some of the best universities in Europe.
Like most European countries Sweden also follows the Bologna system of education. This ensures the desired educational standards for academic degrees and their quality assurance. This agreement between European nations makes university degree compatible all over Europe and on an international level as well.
Language Requirement To Study In Sweden
Though international students can enroll for courses taught in English, it is beneficial if they learn the Swedish language. This will help them communicate with the local community and get familiar with the local culture.
Study programs in English are available for postgraduate and PhD courses. English language test scores accepted by universities in Sweden:
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- Cambridge
Tuition Fees
Tuition expenses vary based on the university and discipline you choose if you are a non-EU/EEA student. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree will cost between 7,500 and 25,500 EUR per year. MBAs, for example, can cost as much as 31,000 EUR per year.
Student Accommodation And Living Costs
Accommodation costs like rental rates are higher in bigger cities than in smaller cities. When choosing to study here students must consider living costs that include food, transportation, and social activities. These costs will come up to approximately 750 Euros including rent.
Student Visa Requirements
Non-EU nationals require a student visa to study here. There are two types of student visas in Sweden based on the duration of the study program:
- Visa type C: Short-stay visa or travel visa valid for a period not exceeding 90 days
- Visa type D: This is also called the ‘residence permit for studies’ and is given for study programs that are more than six months long.
Documents Required For Sweden Student Visa Application:
- Valid passport
- Completed visa application form
- Proof of having the required financial resources to cover your living expenses during your course of study which includes bank statements
- Copy of medical insurance policy even if the university or college offers the insurance cover
- Certificate of acceptance from the educational institution in Sweden
Working While You Study In Sweden
Students from non-EU countries can work here during their course if they have a work permit. This requires a job offer from the Swedish employer. The employer can apply for the permit on your behalf at the Swedish Migration Agency.
How Can Global Wings Help You?
- Provide guidance on the required documentation
- Advice on the funds that need to be shown
- Help in filling out the application forms
- Help in reviewing your documents for the visa application