Studying in Sweden
News and information for anyone studying in Sweden.
'We are not bonded labourers': University researcher fights Swedish deportation order
The Centre for Justice has taken on Indian researcher Fahima Ayub Khan's migration court case, which her lawyer describes as "part of a much broader system failure" in Sweden.
Who can study for free in Sweden?
Applications for Sweden's university autumn semester open on March 16th, and did you know that tuition-free degrees and shorter courses are available to a lot of foreign residents in the country, too?
What you need to know about applying to university in Sweden
Thinking of taking a university course in your spare time in Sweden? Applications for the autumn semester close on April 15th. Here's everything you need to know to get started with your application.
Six in ten foreign doctoral students still in Sweden three years after graduating
Six out of ten foreign doctoral students stay in Sweden at least three years after graduating, but they struggle to compete with their Swedish peers on the job market.
How can I stay in Sweden if I lose my job?
Losing your work permit doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no chance you can stay in Sweden. But what other permits are there, and how do you qualify?
Ten easy-access cafés and libraries to study or work from in Stockholm
Whether you are a student looking for a place to study or someone who works remotely and is looking for a new atmosphere, Stockholm caters to a diverse range of preferences and needs.
Sweden plans to publish bill easing rules for researchers and PhDs in March
Sweden's government has said it intends to push forward with a long-delayed plan to bring in better residency permit rules for foreign researchers and PhD students, with a bill scheduled to be published in March.
Q&A: How Swedish Migration Agency's 30-day pledge for researchers will work
Sweden's Migration Agency from the start of this month is aiming to process all complete residence permit applications from researchers and PhD students within 30 days. We spoke to Maral Pichgah Larsson, unit chief at the Migration Agency, about what the new pledge entails.
Reader question: How formal are Swedish universities?
The university term kicked off recently for many students in Sweden, and you may be wondering how formal Swedish universities are if you've never attended one before.
Pea soup and drinking songs: Seven bizarre Swedish academic traditions
The Local guides you through Sweden's ancient universities' top academic traditions all foreign students need to know about. Each university has its own unique traditions, but these are some of the most common ones.
Swedish universities call for increased collaboration with China
The vice-chancellors of four of Sweden's largest universities are warning that Europe could end up 'a scientific backwater' unless it deepens its collaboration with China.
Why are Swedish teens in white hats singing and drinking on trucks?
Sweden's streets are filled with jubilant high school students. Why are they there, and what are they doing? The Local looks at the background behind this tradition.
INTERVIEW: 'Misleading' to say Sweden welcomes international talent
Sweden’s university union SULF has lashed out at the government’s “exploitative revolving door” migration policy, and is calling for reform. What exactly do they want the government to change?
Five things Sweden should do to attract foreign researchers
Sweden has launched a number of initiatives in recent months aimed at foreign researchers, but what do researchers themselves think Sweden should be doing to make the country a more attractive choice for academics?
Sweden's university union slams 'exploitative' migration policy
In a new report, the Swedish Association of University Teachers and Researchers (SULF) has slammed the government’s “exploitative revolving door” migration policy, arguing that it harms international researchers and denies them stability in the country.
Sweden launches new plan to attract foreign researchers
As part of a long-term plan to attract researchers based outside of Europe to Sweden, the government has tasked the Swedish Research Council with making information about support available to researchers more accessible.
My Swedish Career: 'Try to understand how the Swedish system works'
Richard Mason, originally from Wales, moved to Sweden in 2020 for a postdoctoral position at Umeå University. The Local spoke to him about his research and his experience of life in northern Sweden as an international academic.
'Never waste a good crisis': How Sweden wants to attract US talent fleeing Trump
US President Donald Trump has targeted businesses and academia since he was sworn in for a second term, cracking down on diversity programmes and effectively banning some types of research. Now, Sweden hopes to attract the American talent Trump is pushing away.
Sweden launches inquiry to safeguard academic freedom at universities
The government has appointed an inquiry to look into whether legislative changes are needed to strengthen academic freedom – a topic which has grabbed headlines after the Trump government's attempts to crack down on diversity and inclusion initiatives at universities.
Swedish minister calls in universities to discuss recruiting US researchers
Sweden's education minister on Thursday held a roundtable with nine Swedish universities to plan how best to attract US students and researchers affected by the cuts, censorship and ideological control imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Will this new grant attract international researchers to Sweden?
Sweden hopes to attract more researchers to its universities from outside of Europe with the help of a new grant.
What are the most future-proof jobs in Sweden for graduates?
Applications for Swedish universities opened on March 17th. Which university courses have the best chances of landing you a job in the country when you graduate?
Travel visas and other ways Sweden wants to make life easier for foreign researchers
It should be easier for foreign researchers and doctoral students to travel in and out of Sweden while they’re in-between residence permits, a new government inquiry argues as part of a drive to attract and retain key talent.