(edit title) Foreign degree to be certified in Sweden? Master's degree from another EU country Options

[MissQ]

Hi

I have heard about that foreign university degrees, etc., needs to be certified in Sweden before one can find a job based on that. And the process is quite lengthy

I wonder if that applies for degrees only outside EU or only in certain professions like doctors, etc?

I have a Master's degree from a business school in another EU country. Not sure if I have to go through such a process as well. I tried to search for info but still feel confused.

Now I have a job in another Scandinavian country and my boss never bothered to certify my degree (he hired me before I graduated, actually)

Thank you before hand and have a nice weekend!

[Puffin]

You don't have to get your bachelor and masters degree certificates translated - but it is certainly a good idea and it's free.

It may help your job applications if you have a Swedish translation so that the employers know how it equates to a Swedish degree - I am from the UK and I got mine done and it was the translation that got me my current job
http://www.hsv.se/qualificationsrecognitio...7480002046.html

You can also get your high school certificates translated at VHS - for example some employers want gymnasiet/A-level/IB etc etc English and maths - so it helps to have a certificate in Swedish that proves this
http://www.vhs.se/sv/In-English/Evaluation...Qualifications/

It's up to you but the process is very easy - you fill in the form and send copies of your certificates and then wait for the letter

[Puffin]

You can also check out the databases to see whether your degree/university has been evaluated before

You can also check out the high school comparisons between Sweden and your country on VHS

[MissQ]

Hi Puffin,

Thank you very much for the info! It is really helpful for me

Another two questions - 1) how long took you to get your diploma translated? (the website said 1 month but I heard stories about it being very slow like up to years, etc)
2) Can I do it while still living in another country? I have applied for the Swedish residence permit but haven't got it yet.

Have a nice weekend

[Puffin]

Hi Puffin,Thank you very much for the info! It is really helpful for me Another two questions - 1) how long took you to get your diploma translated? (the website said 1 mo ... (show full quote)

Hi Puffin,

Thank you very much for the info! It is really helpful for me

Another two questions - 1) how long took you to get your diploma translated? (the website said 1 month but I heard stories about it being very slow like up to years, etc) ... (hide full quote)

Mine did take over a year - this was due to a catalogue of mistakes

First by the person processing my paperwork - he was waiting for the University to sent him the ECTS breakdown - failing to realise that it was not relevant to my case - it took only around 4-5 weeks once they realised their mistake

The other mistake was made by the study advisor at the college where I studied Swedish who told me that HSV assessed all educational certificates which was not true - it was first when I got the stuff back form HSV that there was a note that the school certificates should be sent ot VHS

But I think my case was exceptional

2) Can I do it while still living in another country? I have applied for the Swedish residence permit but haven't got it yet.

No - you need to be registered in Sweden with a personal number

The only exception is when you apply for University Courses via studera as it is done as part of the application assessment

[MissQ]

Thank you again Puffin. It was really helpful

[Puffin]

Which country are you from?

It's not a big problems as from memory you only send off certified copies - so you can keep your originals in case you get an interview

[MissQ]

I am from China - but would it make a difference as my degree is from EU?

[Puffin]

I just wanted to know if you wanted country specific links