Swedish parties agree to major free-school reform
The government and its main opposition have agreed to new rules governing performance requirements and profits at publicly funded, privately managed free schools. READ () »
Karolinska joins free online-course community
Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet has signed up to offer free online courses, joining a network of 27 universities worldwide that reach nearly a million students. READ () »
Scandal ousts Stockholm economics school head
The president of the Stockholm School of Economics, one of Sweden's most prestigious universities, has been forced out in response to a scandal over his hiring of a high-ranking official who'd been convicted of insider trading. READ () »
Sweden ranks second in world uni rankings
Sweden's university education system was rated as the second best in the world and the best overall in Europe, according to a report published on Wednesday. READ () »
Study in Sweden
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Learn Swedish
About 65,000 people outside Sweden take Swedish classes. There are several ways for you to join in. Read more »
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Why Sweden?
It is a big step to study abroad, and the options are almost limitless. So what makes Sweden stand out as a study destination? Read more »
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Do I need a visa or residence permit?
Whether you need a visa or residence permit when coming to Sweden to study depends on your country of citizenship. Read more »
Stockholm International School - what’s in IT for students?
The importance of understanding today’s networked society starts in the classroom. Over the last year, the Stockholm International School (SIS) has made a major investment that truly begins with I and ends in T. READ () »
Wanted: Men to work in Swedish preschools
The lack of men working in Sweden's preschools is cause for concern, according to Equality Minister Maria Arnholm, who has said she's open to altering employment rules to make it easier for men to enter the education field. READ () »
New drive to address teacher shortage
Stockholm University plans to launch a fast-track teaching course in a bid to counteract the shortage of qualified science teachers in Swedish schools. READ () »
Vouchers 'widen quality gap' in Sweden's schools
The introduction of school vouchers in Sweden, allowing pupils to shop around for their school, could explain the widening gap in quality between different schools, a new report has claimed. READ () »
Uppsala English school's 'tough love' breaks law
The Swedish Schools Inspectorate has ruled that a "disciplinary contract" used by the International English School in Uppsala is in breach of the law, despite the school's attempt to defend its "tough love" culture. READ () »
Scandal rocks Stockholm School of Economics
The Stockholm School of Economics, one of Sweden's most prestigious universities, has been hit by scandal after a high-ranking official was sacked when it emerged he'd been convicted of insider trading in Greece. READ () »
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