Future Major Career guide

🇸🇪 Studying in Sweden

Swedish; few English-taught bachelor programmes (many more at master’s level)

💶 Tuition

≈ SEK 90–180k (≈ €8–16k) a year for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students, some programmes more; medicine (Swedish-taught) ≈ SEK 285k (≈ €25k) a year, SEK 1.71m for 6 years at Uppsala; SEK 900 application fee; free for EU/EEA citizens

In the national language: €8.2k–16.4k/yr
In English: €8.2k–16.4k/yr

Living costs: €11.6k/yr — Migrationsverket: SEK 10,656/month for 2026 applications (SEK 127,872 a year)

🗣️ Language of teaching

Swedish; a handful of English-taught programmes.

Language requirements: Swedish-taught: Swedish 3 (TISUS test). English-taught: English 6 — IELTS Academic 6.5 (no part below 5.5) or advanced English in the school certificate

📝 How to apply

Apply via universityadmissions.se (SEK 900 fee). The Russian school certificate meets general entry; English 6 needed (IELTS 6.5 or profile-level English in the certificate).

🎓 Preparatory year

🏅 Scholarships

🏛️ Universities by subject

Computer Science & IT

  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm · €13.7k/yr
    One English-taught bachelor (ICT, SEK 453k for 3 years); others in Swedish (TISUS); English 6; no bachelor scholarships
  • Chalmers University of Technology Gothenburg
    Bachelor programmes in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), maths and physics; non-EU fees apply, amount given on request
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🧠 AI Engineer (LLM & Agents), 🛡️ Cybersecurity Engineer, 🏭 OT / Industrial Control Systems Security Specialist

Mathematics & Statistics

  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm · €13.7k/yr
    One English-taught bachelor (ICT, SEK 453k for 3 years); others in Swedish (TISUS); English 6; no bachelor scholarships
  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *

Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🤖 Health data scientist / medical AI engineer, 🕵️ Fraud Analyst, 👁️ Computer Vision Engineer

Physics & Astronomy

  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *
  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🔬 Microelectronics Engineer (Chip Design & Fabrication), ☢️ Medical physicist, ☢️ Nuclear Reactor Operator

Chemistry

  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm · €13.7k/yr
    One English-taught bachelor (ICT, SEK 453k for 3 years); others in Swedish (TISUS); English 6; no bachelor scholarships
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish
  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *

Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), ⚗️ Research Chemist, 🧪 Biochemist, 🏭 Food Technologist

Biological Sciences

  • Karolinska Institutet Stockholm · €16.4k/yr
    One English bachelor — Biomedicine (SEK 540k for 3 years); medicine, dentistry, nursing taught in Swedish
  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: 🧬 Geneticist, ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🌱 Plant Breeder

Earth & Marine Sciences

  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *
  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • University of Gothenburg Gothenburg
    Almost all bachelors in Swedish (TISUS); fee depends on programme; Axel Adler Scholarship for international programmes

Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, 🐧 Polar Researcher, 💧 Hydrogeologist, ⛰️ Geotechnical Engineer

Environmental Sciences

  • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) Uppsala
    Bachelors and veterinary medicine in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), biology, chemistry, maths *
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish
  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only

Careers: ♻️ Waste & Circular Economy Specialist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineer, 💧 Hydrogeologist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Engineer

Agriculture & Forestry

  • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) Uppsala
    Bachelors and veterinary medicine in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), biology, chemistry, maths *
  • Linnaeus University Växjö
    Most bachelors in Swedish (TISUS); a few in English; English 6 (IELTS 6.5) *

Careers: 🚁 Agricultural Drone Operator / Precision Ag Technician, 🌱 Plant Breeder, 🛰️ Precision Agriculture Specialist, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech

Veterinary Science

  • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) Uppsala
    Bachelors and veterinary medicine in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), biology, chemistry, maths *

Careers: 🐾 Veterinarian / Veterinary Surgeon, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech, 🐄 Livestock Specialist / Animal Scientist, 🐟 Fish Health Veterinarian

Medicine

  • Karolinska Institutet Stockholm · €16.4k/yr
    One English bachelor — Biomedicine (SEK 540k for 3 years); medicine, dentistry, nursing taught in Swedish
  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: ❤️ Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 🧊 Transplant Surgeon, 🎯 Interventional Radiologist / Interventional Cardiologist, 👵 Geriatrician

Nursing & Midwifery

  • Karolinska Institutet Stockholm · €16.4k/yr
    One English bachelor — Biomedicine (SEK 540k for 3 years); medicine, dentistry, nursing taught in Swedish
  • Sophiahemmet University Stockholm
    Nursing taught in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), school science subjects *
  • University of Gothenburg Gothenburg
    Almost all bachelors in Swedish (TISUS); fee depends on programme; Axel Adler Scholarship for international programmes

Careers: 💊 Nurse, 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🧤 Scrub Nurse (Theatre Nurse), 💉 Anaesthetic Nurse / Nurse Anesthetist

Dentistry

  • Karolinska Institutet Stockholm · €16.4k/yr
    One English bachelor — Biomedicine (SEK 540k for 3 years); medicine, dentistry, nursing taught in Swedish
  • Malmö University Malmö · €9.9k–15.8k/yr
    English bachelors: international relations, human rights, migration etc. — SEK 325k for 3 years; Interaction Design 520k; English 6
  • University of Gothenburg Gothenburg
    Almost all bachelors in Swedish (TISUS); fee depends on programme; Axel Adler Scholarship for international programmes

Careers: 🦷 Dentist, 🗿 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 🦷 Dental Hygienist, 😁 Orthodontist

Pharmacy

  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *
  • Umeå University Umeå
    Pharmacy, sport and health taught in Swedish (TISUS); very few English-taught bachelors *
  • University of Gothenburg Gothenburg
    Almost all bachelors in Swedish (TISUS); fee depends on programme; Axel Adler Scholarship for international programmes

Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), 🦠 Microbiologist / Virologist, 📋 Clinical research associate, ⚕️ Pharmacist

Allied Health

  • Karolinska Institutet Stockholm · €16.4k/yr
    One English bachelor — Biomedicine (SEK 540k for 3 years); medicine, dentistry, nursing taught in Swedish
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish
  • Umeå University Umeå
    Pharmacy, sport and health taught in Swedish (TISUS); very few English-taught bachelors *

Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🖐️ Occupational therapist, 🦾 Prosthetist and orthotist, 🤲 Osteopath

Psychology

  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish
  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *

Careers: 🧩 Psychiatrist, 🛋️ Psychotherapist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🧠 Clinical psychologist

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm · €13.7k/yr
    One English-taught bachelor (ICT, SEK 453k for 3 years); others in Swedish (TISUS); English 6; no bachelor scholarships
  • Chalmers University of Technology Gothenburg
    Bachelor programmes in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), maths and physics; non-EU fees apply, amount given on request
  • Linköping University Linköping
    Engineering bachelors in Swedish (TISUS, maths, physics); very few in English *

Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm · €13.7k/yr
    One English-taught bachelor (ICT, SEK 453k for 3 years); others in Swedish (TISUS); English 6; no bachelor scholarships
  • Chalmers University of Technology Gothenburg
    Bachelor programmes in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), maths and physics; non-EU fees apply, amount given on request
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, 🔌 Circuit Design Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer

Civil Engineering

  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm · €13.7k/yr
    One English-taught bachelor (ICT, SEK 453k for 3 years); others in Swedish (TISUS); English 6; no bachelor scholarships
  • Chalmers University of Technology Gothenburg
    Bachelor programmes in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), maths and physics; non-EU fees apply, amount given on request
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 🌉 Bridge Engineer, 🎖️ Military Engineer (Combat Engineer Officer), 🛣️ Highway Engineer

Chemical Engineering

  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm · €13.7k/yr
    One English-taught bachelor (ICT, SEK 453k for 3 years); others in Swedish (TISUS); English 6; no bachelor scholarships
  • Chalmers University of Technology Gothenburg
    Bachelor programmes in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), maths and physics; non-EU fees apply, amount given on request
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: 🔋 Energy Storage Engineer (Batteries & Hydrogen), ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧫 Biotechnologist / Bioprocess Scientist, 🧫 Synthetic Biologist

Materials Science

  • Chalmers University of Technology Gothenburg
    Bachelor programmes in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), maths and physics; non-EU fees apply, amount given on request
  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm · €13.7k/yr
    One English-taught bachelor (ICT, SEK 453k for 3 years); others in Swedish (TISUS); English 6; no bachelor scholarships
  • Linköping University Linköping
    Engineering bachelors in Swedish (TISUS, maths, physics); very few in English *

Careers: 🧱 Materials Engineer, 🧪 Polymer Process Engineer, 🏭 Welding Engineer, 🔬 Nanotechnology Researcher

Mining & Petroleum Engineering

  • Luleå University of Technology Luleå
    Mining and engineering taught in Swedish (TISUS, maths, physics, chemistry) *

Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, ⛑️ Mine Rescue Specialist, 🛢️ Petroleum Engineer, ⛰️ Mining Engineer

Architecture

  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm · €13.7k/yr
    One English-taught bachelor (ICT, SEK 453k for 3 years); others in Swedish (TISUS); English 6; no bachelor scholarships
  • Chalmers University of Technology Gothenburg
    Bachelor programmes in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), maths and physics; non-EU fees apply, amount given on request
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 💡 Architectural Lighting Designer, 🔥 Heating and Energy Systems Engineer, 🔍 Clerk of Works / Construction Inspector

Art & Design

  • Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design Stockholm · €27k/yr
    Bachelors taught in Swedish (Swedish 3); selection by work samples; non-EU SEK 297k a year, SEK 900 fee
  • Royal Institute of Art Stockholm
    Five-year Fine Art programme (300 credits), portfolio selection; non-EU fee not found *
  • HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design (University of Gothenburg) Gothenburg
    Bachelors in Swedish (TISUS), selection by work samples and assignments *

Careers: 🪑 Industrial / Product Designer, 🖼️ Art Conservator / Restorer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🖍️ Art Teacher

Music

  • Royal College of Music in Stockholm Stockholm · €24k/yr
    Entrance auditions; English-taught courses mostly for master's; non-EU SEK 264k a year
  • Malmö Academy of Music (Lund University) Malmö
    Bachelors in Swedish (TISUS), audition *
  • Academy of Music and Drama (University of Gothenburg) Gothenburg
    Bachelors in Swedish (TISUS), auditions/entrance rounds *

Careers: 🎼 Music Teacher, 🎹 Instrumental Music Teacher, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer, 🪕 Folk Ensemble Director

Drama & Dance

  • Stockholm University of the Arts Stockholm
    Entrance rounds; most bachelors in Swedish, a few (e.g. circus, dance) in English *
  • Academy of Music and Drama (University of Gothenburg) Gothenburg
    Bachelors in Swedish (TISUS), auditions/entrance rounds *
  • Malmö Theatre Academy (Lund University) Malmö
    Acting bachelor in Swedish, multi-stage auditions *

Careers: 💃 Choreographer, 🎭 Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics Artist, 🗿 Prop Maker, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer

Film & Animation

  • Stockholm University of the Arts Stockholm
    Entrance rounds; most bachelors in Swedish, a few (e.g. circus, dance) in English *
  • HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design (University of Gothenburg) Gothenburg
    Bachelors in Swedish (TISUS), selection by work samples and assignments *
  • Uppsala University – Department of Game Design (Campus Gotland) Visby · €13.6k/yr
    English-taught game design bachelors in Visby; 2027 intake: SEK 450k for 3 years; English 6

Careers: 🎞️ Film Producer, 🎬 Game Producer, 🎥 Film Director, 📹 Cinematographer / Director of Photography

Media & Journalism

  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • University of Gothenburg Gothenburg
    Almost all bachelors in Swedish (TISUS); fee depends on programme; Axel Adler Scholarship for international programmes
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: 🎖️ War Correspondent, 📣 Investor Relations Manager, 📽️ Video Producer, 🎙️ Government Press Officer / Spokesperson

Languages & Translation

  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: 🔤 Computational Linguist / NLP Specialist, 🗣️ Speech and language therapist, 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 🏮 Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Specialist

Literature

  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *
  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher, 📖 Narrative Designer, 📝 Screenwriter

History & Archaeology

  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish
  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only

Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🏛️ Conservation Architect, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher

Philosophy & Theology

  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *
  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: 🤔 Philosopher, 🕍 Religious Studies Scholar

Sociology & Social Work

  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish
  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *

Careers: 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🔗 Addiction counsellor, 🕵️ Police Detective, 👨‍👩‍👧 Couples and family therapist

Politics & IR

  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish
  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only

Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🖥️ Government Digital Transformation Specialist, 🕵️ OSINT Analyst (Open-Source Intelligence)

Law

  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish

Careers: 🤖 Legal Technologist / Legal Engineer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🔍 Digital Forensics Investigator, 🛂 Border Guard / Border Force Officer

Economics

  • Stockholm School of Economics Stockholm · €10.9k/yr
    English BSc: SAT 1300+ (ACT 28), English 6, maths, GPA ≈17/20; SEK 120k a year; limited 50% scholarships
  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *

Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🏷️ Pricing Manager, 🦄 Venture Capital Analyst / Investor

Business & Management

  • Stockholm School of Economics Stockholm · €10.9k/yr
    English BSc: SAT 1300+ (ACT 28), English 6, maths, GPA ≈17/20; SEK 120k a year; limited 50% scholarships
  • Lund University School of Economics and Management Lund
    International Business bachelor in English, others in Swedish; English 6, maths *
  • School of Business, Economics and Law (University of Gothenburg) Gothenburg
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (TISUS); very few in English; English 6, maths *

Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🎯 Product Manager, 🏥 Hospital Chief Executive / Healthcare Manager

Accounting & Finance

  • Stockholm School of Economics Stockholm · €10.9k/yr
    English BSc: SAT 1300+ (ACT 28), English 6, maths, GPA ≈17/20; SEK 120k a year; limited 50% scholarships
  • Lund University School of Economics and Management Lund
    International Business bachelor in English, others in Swedish; English 6, maths *
  • School of Business, Economics and Law (University of Gothenburg) Gothenburg
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (TISUS); very few in English; English 6, maths *

Careers: 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🧬 Fintech Engineer / Quant Developer, 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🛡️ Risk Manager

Education

  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • University of Gothenburg Gothenburg
    Almost all bachelors in Swedish (TISUS); fee depends on programme; Axel Adler Scholarship for international programmes
  • Uppsala University Uppsala
    Bachelors mostly in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS); few in English (game design on Gotland); English 6 *

Careers: 🤝 Special Education Teacher (SEN), 🛠️ Further Education (FE) Lecturer / Vocational Instructor, 🔨 Design & Technology Teacher, 📐 Maths, Physics or Computing Teacher

Sport Science

  • Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH) Stockholm
    Programmes in Swedish (TISUS); physical tests for some *
  • Malmö University Malmö · €9.9k–15.8k/yr
    English bachelors: international relations, human rights, migration etc. — SEK 325k for 3 years; Interaction Design 520k; English 6
  • Umeå University Umeå
    Pharmacy, sport and health taught in Swedish (TISUS); very few English-taught bachelors *

Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🏅 Sports medicine doctor, 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader

Hospitality & Tourism

  • Örebro University – Grythyttan School of Hospitality, Culinary Arts & Meal Science Grythyttan
    Culinary arts and hospitality taught in Swedish (TISUS) *
  • Lund University – Department of Service Studies (Campus Helsingborg) Helsingborg
    Service and tourism bachelors in Swedish; English only at master's level *
  • Mid Sweden University Östersund
    Tourism in Östersund — bachelor taught in Swedish (TISUS) *

Careers: 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader, 🏡 Farm Stay Host (Agritourism), 👨‍🍳 Head Chef

Geography & Planning

  • Stockholm University Stockholm · €8.2k–12.7k/yr
    SEK 90k/yr (humanities, law), 140k (sciences); almost all in Swedish (TISUS); scholarships for master's only
  • Lund University Lund · €11.4k/yr
    Few English bachelors (Development Studies: SEK 375k for 3 years; English 6, social studies); others in Swedish
  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm · €13.7k/yr
    One English-taught bachelor (ICT, SEK 453k for 3 years); others in Swedish (TISUS); English 6; no bachelor scholarships

Careers: 🏙️ Urban Planner, 🌍 Satellite Imagery Analyst (Remote Sensing), ⛏️ Mine Surveyor, 🏙️ City Manager / Local Government Manager

Aviation & Maritime

  • Lund University – Department of Aviation and Aeronautical Sciences (School of Aviation) Ljungbyhed
    Pilot training in Swedish; selection tests and Class 1 medical *
  • Chalmers University of Technology Gothenburg
    Bachelor programmes in Swedish (Swedish 3/TISUS), maths and physics; non-EU fees apply, amount given on request
  • Kalmar Maritime Academy (Linnaeus University) Kalmar
    Maritime programmes (navigation, marine engineering) in Swedish (TISUS), seafarer medical *

Careers: 🔧 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, ⚓ Naval Officer / Submariner, 🛫 Airline Pilot, 🚢 Ship's Captain / Deck Officer

Sources: migrationsverket.se, universityadmissions.se, universityadmissions.se, su.se, lunduniversity.lu.se, lunduniversity.lu.se

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