Studying in Sweden as a non-exchange student.?
I would love to study in Sweden as a non-exchange student. In other words as a "free mover". I have no idea what to do and how to go about signing up for classes. Online it's too complicated reading all of the guidelines. Can any Swedes (or students in Scandinavia) give me some tips? Thanks!
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It depends whether you want to study undergraduate or graduate, and also how well you speak Swedish. For undergraduate, you need Swedish language skills. If you don't have good grades from svenska A + B language classes (the equivalent to Swedish high school), you'll have to take a test called TISUS to prove your skills. In order to pass, you need to have enough proficiency to write essays and communicate with ease about various subjects. A friend in Sweden just took the test, and her interview questions were about Sweden's role in the EU, so it's fairly advanced. http://www.nordiska.su.se/pub/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1538 If you are studying for a Master's or doctorate, there are many programs available in English so the TISUS isn't required. If you need a study permit, you should apply very soon, as it takes awhile to process. The Swedish migration site is here: http://www.migrationsverket.se/info/studera.html It would also be helpful to get your grades translated to Swedish points as soon as possible: http://www.hsv.se/qualificationsrecognition.4.28afa2dc11bdcdc557480002032.html All university applications are done through this site: https://www.studera.nu/ You just go to "sök utbildning" and search for what you want to study. It lists the universities with available programs, and you submit your information to those you want to apply to. If you look at the English version of the site, you can search for programs in English. https://www.studera.nu/aw/courseGuide.do?lang=en You don't say whether you have dual citizenship with an EU country. Right now there are no tuition fees in Sweden, even for international students, but this is planned to change next year. If you are accepted this autumn, you won't be affected. If you plan to study later though, and are from outside the EU (or another Nordic country, you'll be subject to tuition fees (expected to be expensive).
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