STUDY IN SWEDEN

 

Sweden is located in the very North of Europe, in between Finland and Norway. It is home to a number of internationally successful corporations – think Volvo, IKEA or H&M – but also to some of the most exciting startups of recent years – think Skype or Spotify.

 

The internationality of such employers as well as the high proficiency of English among Swedes make it fairly easy for qualified international graduates to get their foot in the door of the Swedish job market, even when their knowledge of Swedish is limited.

 

Sweden's government has also put an effort into decreasing red tape for foreign nationals looking to join the local workforce. Studying in Sweden is free of charge for citizens of the EU/EEA and those with a permanent Swedish residence permit. However, international students are expected to pay for their study and living expenses while in Sweden.

 

As its Nordic neighbors, Sweden is known for freezing winters and short mild summers. While the winters are long and dark, the summers are particularly rewarding when the sky never really goes dark. In late/mid-June, Swedes celebrate the summer solstice, called "midsommar".

 

There are a number of scholarships available for international students who want to study in Sweden. One of them is the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals. It is a fully funded scholarship for 42 countries of the world, of which most African countries are among, including Nigeria.

Here is the link to read more about the Scholarship.

Application opens by February 10, 2022.

 

Application to higher education in Sweden is a bit different from the method used in other European countries. Sweden has one governing body that receives all applications for different universities in the country. In other words, you cannot apply directly to the school you want. All applications must go through the education agency University Admission. If qualified, your details will then be sent to the designated university or universities as the case may be. It doesn't matter the number of applications you're sending, only one application fee covers you. Isn't that amazing?

 

So, if you're considering Sweden as a study destination, do well to follow the embedded links on this post and read more.

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