Sweden's minister for higher education warned students to follow coronavirus guidelines after eight Swedish regions reported outbreaks linked to universities.
More than 60 students at Mälardalen University, central Sweden, have been confirmed infected with the coronavirus, in an outbreak linked by university officials to a start-of-term party.
It is looking increasingly unlikely that 'högskoleprovet' – an exam used by thousands of students every year as a way to enter Swedish university will go ahead – despite a government U-turn.
Sweden earlier announced the cancellation for the second time this year of an exam used by thousands of students as a way to enter university – but the government has said it may now go ahead after all.
Sweden's medical university Karolinska Institutet (KI) will recommend staff and students to wear face masks in certain situations when they return to campus, going a step further than the general guidelines.
A Swedish exam that’s used by thousands of students every year as one of several possible ways of getting into university will be cancelled this autumn, to avoid spreading the coronavirus.
International students face an anxious wait to find out whether or not they can stay in Sweden this autumn, as some coronavirus measures may affect their right to a residence permit.
FROM THE LOCAL'S ARCHIVE: Be it for bachelors, masters, or exchanges, Sweden is a popular destination among students all over the world. The Local's contributor Salma Labyad, an exchange student in Uppsala, sums up what the fuss is all about.
The number of available spots at Swedish universities has been increased due to the coronavirus pandemic – and despite a record intake of students, thousands of places remain open to latecomers.
News today that Swedish universities will be able to reopen to students in autumn may be a light on the horizon for thousands of foreign students whose residence permits depend on the decision, but several hurdles remain.
Students and researchers should get to stay in Sweden for a year after finishing their studies to look for work or start up their own business, according to new rules being proposed by the government.
Whether you came to Sweden on a student permit, or applied for permanent residence following your doctoral studies – The Local wants to hear your story.
The Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) has outlined some of the unanswered questions about the future of British students in Sweden in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
International students flock to Sweden every year, but plenty of Swedes also go abroad to study at schools and universities around the world – let's take a look at where Swedish students go.
Sweden might not be the first place you think of to do a PhD, but its few universities enjoy high world-rankings and provide a wealth of opportunities. Madeleine Hyde shares her experiences of why she jumped from Scotland to Stockholm to do a PhD in Philosophy, and what she found when she got there.
Swedish authorities have uncovered an organized crime plot that made at least 10 million kronor through helping prospective students cheat in a university entrance exam.
Lund in southern Sweden is home to the country's second-oldest university after Uppsala. If you're new to the town and to Sweden, find out where to study for your exams over a coffee and cinnamon roll.
