Study In Sweden

Sweden offers international students a unique educational experience in universities known for their investigative research and independent thinking. Nestled in northern Europe, the Nordic country of Sweden not only is a nature lover's paradise but also offers a unique educational experience. With fewer than nine million's most spread over some 4.5 lakhs sq km, it is one of Europe's most sparsely populated countries. Home to pop superstars Abba, tennis legend Bjorn Borg, Luxury - car maker Volvo and home furnishing giant Ikea. Sweden may be a small nation, but its presence has been increasingly felt globally.

On the academic front, it boasts universities dating back to the 15th century and it is also famed for the Noble Prize. Sweden's reputation for innovation is built on close co-operation between industry and academia. Its universities are well known for their investigative research and independent thinking - it has one of the most ambitious educational evaluation programmes in Europe aimed at maintaining this competitive edge.
 
During the immediate years after world wars I and II, the Swedish production system was intact, while most of Europe's infrastructure lay in ruins. This gave Sweden unprecedented prosperity. turning it into one of the world's richest nations. Its economic wealth aside, Sweden is famous for its natural assets. Much of the landscape is dominated by coniferous forests and some 16 per cent of the country consists of mountains and fells while lakes, rivers and wetland make up another 10 per cent. Sweden's geographical location gives the county extreme conditions. Sweden operates under a constitutional monarchy. In terms of living costs, Sweden in the lower rungs among European countries. Its capital, Stockholm, is substantially less expensive.

Higher Education Subsidised

With rare exceptions, tuition fees for high education in Sweden are fully subsidized by the government. This applies to both foreign and local students. Higher education is financed by the state, a system common to many European countries. However, scholarships are not awarded by institutions of higher learning and instead the Swedish Institute administers a limited number of scholarships. Since 1991, the Swedish higher education system has been decentralized and the number of students has increased by approximately 50 per cent, with just over 30 percent of young people in Sweden going on to higher education within five years after completion of their secondary schooling.
 
Foreign students in Sweden make up approximately 7.3 per cent of the student body in higher education, according to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development, making Sweden one of the world's most inclusive countries for education.