Reasons to Study in Sweden
Few countries offer a mix of an infectious innovative culture and high-quality education as well as Sweden does. Throw in other tasty seafood, studying here will not only give you that coveted global perspective, but you will also gain practical skills while learning which makes you more employable when you graduate.
Sweden is also home to other world-renowned institutions, including the Karolinska Institute (medicine) in Stockholm and the Chalmers University of Technology. Education is free of charge; students pay no tuition. Courses are typically taught in Swedish, but course literature is often in English.
International students are allowed to work while studying in Sweden for up to 40 hours a week, allowing you to fund your expenses while finishing up your degree. There are also plenty of internships for international students at top corporations such as IKEA, Tetrapak, Volvo, Oatly and Spotify for you to gain valuable work experience. Sweden is also a start-up hotspot based on the innovative work culture in the country.
When you graduate, you’ll be able to apply for an extension of your current residence permit (student visa) to look for a job, or even examine the possibilities of starting your own business, for up to six months after the completion of their study program.
Sources:
1. https://www.britannica.com/place/Sweden/Education
2. https://www.studyinternational.com/news/5-top-reasons-to-study-in-sweden/
3. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/where-to-study/study-in-sweden
4. https://studyinsweden.se/moving-to-sweden/the-swedish-way/