Sweden
National flag of Sweden
1. Higher education institutions recognized by competent authorities
- List of recognized higher education institutions in Sweden
Swedish National Agency for Higher Education is in charge of publishing the list of HEIs in Sweden.
2. Higher education programmes recognized by competent authorities
- Degree awarding powers
Information is provided in Swedish as a searchable database. Clicking on SÖK results in a complete list. - Titles of Qualification
3. Information for students planning to study in the country
- Studying in Sweden
Information on study programs and on-line application to higher education in Sweden. - Living in Sweden
A comprehensive information on studies and living in Sweden.
4. Information on higher education system
- Description of the education system
Overview of the education system in Sweden
En karta över det svenska utbildningssystemet (Swedish) - Higher Vocational Education
Higher vocational education is a new post-secondary education form which leads directly to employment and corresponds to the needs of the labour market.
Kvalificerad yrkesutbildning (Swedish) - Higher education
Information on Higher Education in Sweden. - Competent bodies
School education (Swedish)
The Swedish National Agency for Education.
Higher Vocational Education
The Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education.
Kvalificerad yrkesutbildning (Swedish)
Higher education
Swedish National Agency for Higher Education. - Ministries/departments responsible for education
Ministry of Education and Research - Quality assurance mechanisms
Quality assurance in higher education
The Swedish National Agency for Higher Education reviews the quality of higher education in Sweden.
5. Information on foreign credential assessment and recognition
- Description (procedures)
Procedures for recognition of qualifications and studies from abroad are described at the website of the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education. - Competent bodies
Swedish National Agency for Higher Education
Recognition of foreign qualifications for employment
Higher education institutions
Academic recognition of prior studies and qualifications for admission and transfer of credits.
Professional recognition
List of regulated professions and relevant competent authorities.
Assessment of secondary school qualifications from abroad (Swedish)
Swedish Agency for Higher Education Services can assess eligibility for studies at beginners’ level of higher education.
6. Information on financial assistance opportunities
- For national students planning to study abroad
Financial assistance to Swedish students (Swedish)
Swedish Board for Study Support provides grants and loans for national students. - For international students planning to study in the country
Scholarships for students from abroad
The Swedish Institute administers available scholarships for students coming to Sweden for studies. - Scholarships
Other scholarships for International students.
7. Cross-border higher education
- Not available
8. National information centre
9. Other information sources
- National Qualification Framework
Swedish National Agency for Higher Education is responsible for NQF - Statistics on Higher Education
Universities and University Colleges -short version of annual report
10. Definitions of key terms