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Colleges in Sweden
Introduction

Historical, social, economic and intellectual forces have outlined the broad contours of higher education in Sweden. While some factors have been intricately woven to and are unique to the Swede culture, some others have assumed their shape with the rapidly changing scenario. Higher education in the country is witnessing a rapid stride towards western European unity. While the rising neo-conservatism has put social democracy on the back foot, the rising preference for technology, on the other hand, has affected the old industrial pattern. Amidst this challenging environment higher education has emerged as a pill to cure the ailments that are plaguing the Swede culture.

In Sweden the broad emphasis has been on research and accordingly the education system has been divided into research and teaching institutions, the universities, and colleges that provide undergraduate education. Universities have maintained important divisions between the traditional methods and the newly incorporated study patterns that conform to the European standards. As a result of this wave of transformation, colleges in the country are also demanding full university status, which means higher education is likely to see good time in the near future. Rigorous quality control has been another factor behind the success of higher education in the country. The stress on quality is the reason why Sweden has one of the best educational evaluation programmes in Europe.

The universities in the country offer nearly 300 Master’s programme in varied streams ranging from human rights law to mechanical engineering. Programmes have been prepared keeping in mind the need of the students. And there is strong emphasis on developing a student-oriented education system.


Sweden has attracted a huge number of students from overseas countries. An estimated 7.5 percent of the students enrolled in various institutions in the country are from different countries. Candidates from more than 80 countries are pursuing their PhD in this Scandinavian country. Also, there is strong preference for English language here.

Besides academic degrees higher education institutions in the country also provide a number of professional degrees in streams like engineering, law and medicine. University education is free of charge in Sweden. However, the parliament of the country is contemplating plans to charge foreign students in future.

Admission Season in Sweden

The academic session in the country is divided usually into two terms. While the autumn term runs from mid or late August till mid-January, the spring term stretches from mid January till the beginning of June. During Christmas, there is a two-week recess.

List of Major colleges

Sweden Colleges
Name & Address Phone & Email
Blekinge Institute of Technology SE-371 79 Karlskorna, Sweden Ph: +46 455 38 5000
Fax: +46 455 38 5057
Email: registrator@bth.se
Web: www.bth.se
Chalmers University of Technology
Se-412 96 Goteborg, Sweden 		Ph: +46 31 772 1000
Web: www.chalmers.se
Hogskolan Dalarna
791 88 Falun Sweden 		Ph: +46 23 77 8000
Fax: +46 23 77 8050
Web: www.du.se
Gammelkroppa School of
Forestry Gammelkroppa
Skogskola Box 64, 682 22
Fiupstad. 		Ph: +46 0590 910 10
Fax: +46 0590 910 22
Web: www.gammelkroppa.pp.se
Stockholm School of Economics
Sveavagen 65, Stockholm 		Ph: +46 8 736 9000
Fax: +46 8 31 8186
Email: info@hhs.se
Web: www.hhs.se
Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
Box 5626, S-114 86
Stockholm Sweden 		Ph: +46 8 402 2200
Fax: +46 8 402 2280
Email: registrator@gih.se
Web: www.gih.se
The Royal College of Music in Stockholm
Box 27711, SE-115 91 Stockholm 		Ph: +46 8 16 1800
Fax: +46 8 664 1424
The Royal Institute of Technology
SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden 		Ph: +46 8 790 6000
Web: www.kth.se
Karolinska Institute
SE-171 77 Stockholm 		Ph: +46 8 31 1101
Email: registrator@ki.se
Web: www.ki.se
The Stockholm Institute of Education
P.O. Box 34103, S-100 26 Stockholm 		Ph: +46 8 737 5500
Fax: +46 8 737 5750
Web: www.lhs.se
National Academy of Mime and Acting
P.O. Box 20044 SE-104 60 Stockholm Sweden 		Ph: +46 8 55 60 9300
Fax: +46 8 702 9580
Email: info@teaterhogskolan.se
Web: www.teaterhogskolan.se