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Introduction:

Sweden, officially known as the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country situated in the Scandinavian peninsula of Northern Europe. Sweden shares borders with Norway to the west and Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark by the Oresund Bridge. Situated in Northern Europe, Sweden lies west of the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Bothnia, providing a long coastline. To the west is the Scandinavian mountain chain (Skanderna), a range that separates Sweden from Norway.

Education in Sweden

Historical, social, economic and intellectual forces have shaped Swedish higher education. Supported by publicly subsidized programs for further education, retraining, adult schools and study groups the educational system is based on tax-financed education for all. International students from more than 80 countries are currently pursuing their PhD in Sweden. One factor promoting this is the strong preference for English as the language of instruction in institutions of higher education. Besides academic degrees, higher education institutions in Sweden also provide a number of professional degrees in streams such as law, engineering, and medicine. University education is free of charge in Sweden, though the students are expected to pay for their course materials. The academic session in the country is divided usually into two terms. While the autumn term runs from mid or late August until mid-January, the spring term stretches from mid January until the beginning of June.

Culture of Sweden:

It is undoubtedly through the export of its culture that Sweden has had its greatest impact upon the world. Traditions such as June’s Midsummer and December’s Lucia are of great importance to Swedes and are celebrated just as enthusiastically today as they have been for generations. This sense of heritage is mixed with open-mindedness for other cultures, due to the facts that one-fifth of the population has roots in other countries and many Swedes speak various other languages. Not only is Sweden home to various inventors and entrepreneurs, but it is also a creative hub for fashion, music and food.

Climate Conditions in Sweden:

There is an important weather divergence between northern and southern Sweden, with the north normally having a long winter of more than seven months and the south, on the other hand, having a winter that lasts only two months and a summer of more than four. The climate of Sweden is temperate in the south with cold, cloudy winters and cool, partly cloudy summers and sub-arctic in the north. The north of Sweden lies within the Arctic Circle, and continental influences contribute to the cold climate.

Advantages of Sweden:

The Swedish lifestyle brings together a love of nature, good housing, environmental conscience living and lots of culture – all tied up with awareness of health and a strong sense of equality. All of these factors are some of the various advantages to studying and living in Sweden. The country also provides a very good study environment for international students. Supporting this is an excellent health care system and a stable political environment. All of these factors have made Sweden an increasingly popular choice for students wishing to pursue a career abroad.

Visa Procedures to Sweden:

The student intending to study in any educational institutions including universities and colleges in Sweden for longer than 3 months period must have a residence permit except for nationals of Nordic countries. For International Students from Non-Nordic and Non-EU/EEA Countries, before applying for visa and residence permit, student must have been admitted to full time accredited university studies in Sweden. Generally, length undergraduate and postgraduate courses are more than 3 months. Courses whose length are less than 3 month and if student wish to stay for less than 3 month, then the student does not need a residence permit. The residence permit for study purpose is provided to international students for maximum period of one year. If the course chosen by the student is more than one year, the students need to renew the validation of the residence permit.

Documentation Required to be Submitted for Swedish Student Visa

• A copy of valid passport showing the identity of the student
• A certificate showing that the student is enrolled for the full time study
• A certificates showing that the student has comprehensive health insurance that is valid in Sweden
• A certificate from a bank confirming that student have enough fund to support their stay in Sweden or the necessary documents that show that student have received a scholarship, study grant or any other type of financial aid

Your application should be submitted to the Embassy of Sweden or to the Consulate-General of Sweden. In India where there is no Swedish diplomatic mission, Sweden is represented by another Schengen state:

• Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Chennai
• Consulate General of Italy in Calcutta
• Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai