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Universities in Sweden

Introduction

Historical, social, economic and intellectual forces have outlined the broad contours of higher education in Sweden. While some factors have been intricately woven to and are unique to the Swede culture, some others have assumed their shape with the rapidly changing scenario. Higher education in the country is witnessing a rapid stride towards western European unity. While the rising neo-conservatism has put social democracy on the back foot, the rising preference for technology, on the other hand, has affected the old industrial pattern. Amidst this challenging environment higher education has emerged as a pill to cure the ailments that are plaguing the Swede culture.

In Sweden the broad emphasis has been on research and accordingly the education system has been divided into research and teaching institutions, the universities, that provide undergraduate education. Universities have maintained important divisions between the traditional methods and the newly incorporated study patterns that conform to the European standards. As a result of this wave of transformation, colleges in the country are also demanding full university status, which means higher education is likely to see good time in the near future. Rigorous quality control has been another factor behind the success of higher education in the country. The stress on quality is the reason why Sweden has one of the best educational evaluation programmes in Europe.

The universities in the country offer nearly 300 Master’s programme in varied streams ranging from human rights law to mechanical engineering. Programmes have been prepared keeping in mind the need of the students. And there is strong emphasis on developing a student-oriented education system.

Sweden has attracted a huge number of students from overseas countries. An estimated 7.5 percent of the students enrolled in various institutions in the country are from different countries. Candidates from more than 80 countries are pursuing their PhD in this Scandinavian country. Also, there is strong preference for English language here.

Besides academic degrees higher education institutions in the country also provide a number of professional degrees in streams like engineering, law and medicine. University education is free of charge in Sweden. However, the parliament of the country is contemplating plans to charge foreign students in future.

Admission Season in Sweden

The academic session in the country is divided usually into two terms. While the autumn term runs from mid or late August till mid-January, the spring term stretches from mid January till the beginning of June. During Christmas, there is a two-week recess.

List of Major Universities

Sweden Universities
Name & Address	Phone & Email
Chalmers University of Technology Se-412 96 Goteborg, Sweden	Ph: +46 31 772 1000 Web: www.chalmers.se
University College of Dance Brinellvagen 58, Box 27043, 102 51 Stockholm, Sverige	Ph: +46 8 459 0500 Fax: +46 8 459 0510 Email: info@danshogskolan.se Web: danshogskolan.se
Dramatiska Institutet- University College of Film, Radio, Television Borgvagen 22 115 53 Stockholm Sweden	Ph: +46 8 55 57 2000 Fax: +46 8 55 57 2005 Email: kansli@draminst.se Web: www.draminst.se
Goteborg University Erik Dahlbergsgatan 11B	Ph: +46 31 773 1056 Fax: +46 31 773 5126 Email: ess@qu.se Web: www.qu.se
Halmstad University Kristian IV: s vag 3, Halmstad	Ph: +46 35 16 7100 Fax: +46 35 14 8533 Email: ia@ia.hh.se Web:
Gotland University Cramergatan 3, S-621 57 Visby	Ph: +46 498 29 9900 Fax: +46 498 29 9962 Web: www.hgo.se
Jonkoping University Hogskoleomradet, Gjuterigatan 5	Ph: +46 36 10 1000 Fax: +46 36 15 0812 Email: info@hj.se Web: www.hj.se
Karlstad University SE-651 88 Karlstad Sweden	Ph: +46 54 700 1000 Fax: +46 54 700 1460 Email: information@kau.se Web: www.kau.se
Kristianstad University SE 291 88 Kristianstad	Ph: +46 44 20 3000 Fax: +46 44 12 9651 Web: www.hkr.se
University College of Art, Crafts and Design	Ph: +46 8 450 4178 Email:kristina.sandin@konstfack.se Web: www.konstfack.se
Linkoping University 581 83 Linkoping	Ph: +46 13 28 1000 Fax: +46 13 14 9403 Web: www.liu.se
Lunds University Box 117, 221 00 Lund	Ph: +46 046 222 0000 Fax: +46 046 222 4720 Web:
Lulea University of Technology 971 87 Lulea	Ph: +46 0920 49 1000 Fax: +46 0920 49 1399 Web: www.ltu.se
Faculty of Engineering (Lund University) Box 118, 221 00 Lund	Ph: +46 046 222 7200 Web: www.lth.se
Malardalen University P.O. Box 883, S-721 23 Eskilstuna	Ph: +46 21 10 1300 Email: info@mdh.se Web: www.mdh.se
Mid Sweden University S-871 88 Harnosand Sweden	Ph: +46 771 975 000 Web: www.miun.se
Mid Sweden University S-891 18 Ornskoldsvik Sweden	Ph: +46 771 975 000 Web: www.miun.se
University College of Opera Teknikringen 35, S-114 28 Stockholm Sweden	Ph: +46 8 545 810 60 Web: www.operahogskolan.se
Stockholm University SE-106 91 Stockholm Sweden	Ph: +46 08 16 2000 Web: www.su.se
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Box 7070, 750 07 Uppsala	Ph: +46 018 67 1000 Email: webbredaktionen@slu.se Web:
Umea University SE-901 87 Umea Sweden	Ph: +46 90 786 5000 Fax: +46 90 786 9995 / 5488
University of Gavle 801 76 Gavle	Ph: +46 026 64 8500 Fax: +46 026 64 8686 Web: www.hig.se
Malmo University SE-205 06 Malmo Sweden	Ph: +46 046 665 7000 Web: www.mah.se
University of Kalmar SE-391 82 Kalmar	Ph: +46 0480 44 6000 Email: postinfo@hik.se Web: www.hik.se
Orebro University SE-701 82 Orebro Sweden	Ph: +46 19 30 3000 Web: www.oru.se
Sodertorn University College 141 89 Huddinge	Ph: +46 08 608 4000 Fax: +46 08 608 4010 Email: info@sh.se Web: www.sh.se
University College of Boras SE-501 90 Boras Sweden	Ph: +46 33 435 4000 Fax: +46 33 435 5999 Email: international@hb.se Web: www.hb.se
Vaxjo University SE-351 95 Vaxjo, Sweden	Ph: +46 470 70 8000 Fax: +46 470 832 17 Web: www.vxu.se
Uppsala University P.O. Box 256, SE-751 05 Uppsala Sweden	Ph: +46 18 471 0000 Web: www.uu.se
University of Skovde P.O. Box 408, SE-541 28 Skovde, Sweden	Ph: +46 500 44 8000 Fax: +46 500 41 6325 Email: info@his.se