Education
Latest news and information on education, preschools, schools, colleges, and universities in Sweden.
Foreign researchers make up half of new hires at Swedish universities
The number of foreign researchers in Sweden has doubled since 2012, and now make up around half of all new hires in university research, a new report from Statistics Sweden revealed.
EU-based British students to pay international fees in UK from 2028
The end of a Brexit 'grace period' on university fees in 2028 means that British passport holders living in the EU will no longer qualify for home fees and could pay three times as much.
EXPLAINED: How to get a student residence permit in Sweden
So you’ve been admitted into a Swedish university as a bachelors or masters student and you’ve accepted the offer. Now what? If you’re a non-EU/EEA student, you’ll have to apply for a student residence permit. Waiting times can be long, so it’s a good idea to apply as soon as possible. Here’s how.
Stockholm School of Economics received 5 million kronor from Epstein
The Stockholm School of Economics received 5 million kronor in donations from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to new files released by US authorities, more than triple the amount it has previously admitted.
Sweden moves to simplify residency permits for international researchers
Sweden's government is pushing ahead with long-delayed reforms which will among other things allow PhD researchers to get permanent residency in Sweden after just three years.
Swedish government to ban mobile phones in primary schools
Sweden's government is pushing ahead with a plan to ban students using mobile phones at all primary schools from the start of the autumn semester. The ban will also apply to breaks, after-school care, and recreation activities.
Sweden denying study permits for high-school exchange programs
Leading student exchange organizations have had major problems with the Swedish Migration Agency over the past two years, The Local reports, with 16-year-olds from non-EU countries regularly denied permits to spend an exchange year studying in Sweden.
Language test for Swedish citizenship could be delayed for up to two years
Sweden's long-planned language and civics tests for citizenship could be delayed by as much as two years, Swedish media reports, claiming the government agencies responsible have said meeting the proposed start date of August 2026 is impossible.
How easy is it to get a Swedish teacher qualification?
In Sweden, teaching requires an official certification. If you were trained abroad as a teacher or preschool teacher, you can apply for the recognition of your degrees through Skolverket.. In this guide, you will find an overview of the different steps, the expected timeline, and your options if the application is not approved.
Europe's Erasmus founder Sofia Corradi dies, aged 91
Sofia Corradi, the creator of the EU's Erasmus program which has sent millions of young people abroad throughout Europe to study, died in Rome aged 91, Italian media reported Saturday.
Sweden's Migration Agency pledges 30-day processing time for PhD students
The Swedish Migration Agency has set a new 30-day target for concluding residency permit applications from foreign PhD students and their dependents, in what it hopes will mean better service for higher education.
Sweden's Liberal leader calls for crackdown on English language schools
Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson has called for schools to have to teach at least 75 percent of lessons in Swedish and all teachers to require Swedish qualifications – in a clear threat to the Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) chain of schools.
Swedish public health agency calls for ban on teachers' snus use
The Swedish Public Health Agency wants a total ban on snus in schools – not only for students but for teachers as well. The question now is whether the government will act on the proposal.
Five things I learned about Sweden's schools by working as a teacher
When The Local recently asked its readers about Swedish schools, I couldn’t help but smile. Because as a teacher I can tell you many of the points raised were spot on. Here are five of the things I've learned from being an insider.
'Relevant and practical': Foreigners rate Sweden's vocational retraining
Sweden has one of the world's best systems for mid-career retraining, with generous grants and loans available, and quality vocational training matched to employers' needs. The Local spoke to two foreigners who seized the opportunity.
TELL US: What do you think of the Swedish school system?
Sweden's schools are now back in full flow after the summer holidays. We'd like to hear the thoughts of our readers in Sweden about the best (and worst) aspects of going to school in the country.
'A way to break out': Helping foreign journalists enter Swedish media
There are just two weeks left for aspiring foreign journalists based in Sweden to apply for the Fojo Institute's Ny Kollega (New Colleague) programme, which has successfully helped dozens of immigrants break into Swedish language media.
TELL US: What are your experiences of retraining in Sweden?
Sweden's tradition of adult education goes back at least 150 years and the country has the highest proportion of adults participating in training and education in Europe. We want to hear from foreigners who have taken the decision to retrain.
How to get a job teaching your native language in Sweden
If you speak Swedish and are looking for work, a career as a native language teacher can be a good option, especially when there's a teacher shortage. Here's what you need to know about getting your foot in the door.
MAP: The cities in Sweden with the biggest student housing problems
Nearly 90 percent of new students are moving to a city where it takes more than a month to find an apartment due to housing shortages, the latest annual housing report from the Swedish National Union of Students (SFS) has found. Here are the cities worst affected.
Sweden moves forward with proposal to add three-year limit for SFI studies
Immigrants studying Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) courses will under a new proposal only have three years to complete their studies before losing the right to take part in classes, Sweden's minister responsible for adult education has said.
Risk to Nordic countries of Gulf Stream collapse is 'seriously underestimated'
A group of 48 climate researchers has written an open letter to Nordic governments warning that the risk of the gulf stream collapsing has been "seriously underestimated," and that it would pose a "climate catastrophe" for their nations.
The clever way this bilingual school in Stockholm teaches empathy
Raising an empathetic, open-minded child is high up on the agenda for most parents. But how can you guarantee these values are reinforced during the school day? At Futuraskolan International School Bergtorp teachers take up the reins, organising global citizenship projects that foster tolerance and intercultural awareness.