Study in Sweden: Valkomna!

The country uniquely combines modern restaurants and social scenes with untouched forests and secluded cabin getaways.

How to Choose a Program

Whenever you decide to study abroad, it's always important to have a general idea about several areas of student life in your overseas country. Knowing about language, housing availability, and academic life are arguably the most important of those areas.

LANGUAGE:

Most Swedes speak English so you're in luck! For those students wishing to learn Swedish or improve their pre-existing language skills, NRCSA offers a Language Study Program in Sweden. Students stay with teachers and take Swedish classes to maximize exposure to the Swedish language.

HOUSING:

Whether it's dormitory or apartment living, your study abroad experience will be enhanced if you feel comfortable where you're living. Home-stays encourage greater cultural and language immersion but many Swedes speak English. So, living with your own age group in a university might be preferable. Whatever your decision may be, there will pros and cons of each option.

ACADEMIC LIFE:

There are more than 60 higher-education institutions (study abroad students compose 8% of Sweden's student body...stor!) Studying in Sweden does not require a proficiency in Swedish; English is the primary language of instruction. What's more important are your academic interests. Each school has a specific strength: Umea University is known for environmental studies; Konstfack University is renowned in Scandinavia for its arts and design program; Stockholm University is known for science and engineering. CIEE is one program that offers an Arts and Science program at University of Uppsala.

City or College Town

There are two cities - Stockholm and Uppsala - that are most popular for international students. It just so happens that these two cities are also renowned for their cultural richness, beauty, and character.

STOCKHOLM:

Sweden's political and economic epicenter might be small in size, but it is overflowing with research projects, music festivals, fashion shows, and corporate dealings.

In fact, the entire city of Stockholm is built on fourteen different islands each of which has its own character. For instance, Ostermalm is the posh, ritzy, and upscale island whereas Old Town, the city's first island, is composed of narrow streets and aged buildings. In short: if you're seeking a study abroad city that combines rich history with growth and modernity, Stockholm fits the bill.

UPPSALA:

Uppsala might not be Sweden's largest or most energetic city, but it is home to Uppsala University, one of Scandinavia's best universities and one of the world's top 100 universities. The Fyris River splits the city into the western historic block and the residential/commercial eastern bloc. Uppsala is a great destination to study at university that's surrounded by natural beauty.

Laitaure Lake in Sarek National Park