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Frequently asked questions
Entry requirements
No, the entry requirements are formal and must be fulfilled through university courses.
Yes, you can get a condition based on an ongoing bachelor’s degree, if the courses are included in your degree, then it will be conditional. But if you are taking a freestanding course, you cannot get a condition. We only grant conditional admission for standalone courses offered by Swedish universities, not foreign universities.
Please read the section "Final year of Bachelors", see attached link below.
Yes, if the content of a course corresponds to a course within the programme, you may apply for credit transfer after you are admitted.
Application and admission
You apply through:
No, a high school diploma is not required if you already hold a degree, and a motivation letter is not required. However, you may need to provide official documentation or a certificate proving your English proficiency equivalent to English 6/level 2.
The selection procedure is based on academic qualifications, quality and quantity aspects.
It means the application is still open, but admission is only possible if there are available places.
Tuition fees and exemptions
If you are a student from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you are required to pay application fee for higher education studies in Sweden. Applications will not be processed without this fee. Exemption for this rule are students from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, they do not pay an application fee.
If you are a student from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you are required to pay tuition fees for higher education studies in Sweden. The exact amount varies depending on the programme. Detailed information is published on Universityadmissions.se when the application round is open. If you are a student from EU, EEA or Switzerland you do not pay tuition fee.
Yes, you are exempted tuition fee if you are a student from EU/EEA or Switzerland. You may also be exempt if you hold a permanent residence permit in Sweden or if you are a family member of someone who does. Other exemptions also apply, for example for students in exchange programmes or those with certain types of residence rights.
However, get updated information from the Swedish Migration Agency and see what the current rules are.
Yes, although the programme is free of charge for EU/EEA, and Swiss students, you need to cover your own laptop and course material.
Study format and pace
No, the programme is designed for full-time study.
This may vary between courses. Examinations may be conducted online if you are admitted as a distance student. The form of examination varies between courses, so please contact the examiner or refer to the specific course syllabus for more detailed information.
Regardless of whether you study on campus or remotely, you will follow the programme during working hours, typically 8-17 (GMT+1). This is not an on-demand or self-paced option: active participation in scheduled activities is expected. Most lectures are delivered live, and only in rare cases may sessions be recorded.
No, you are expected to complete the mode of study you have chosen.
Career and degree project
Programme directors and supervisors provide information about available projects. You can also propose your own project connected to research or industry.
Yes, many theses are conducted in collaboration with companies or organisations and can be carried out fully or partly at a distance.
Other questions
Yes, each programme has a programme coordinator. If you would like to contact the programme coordinator, you can fill in the enquiry form below with your question.
You will need a computer that meets certain basic technical specifications. Requirements may vary between courses and change over time, due to rapid technological development. It is therefore not possible to provide a single, fixed recommendation for the entire programme.
In general, you will need a computer with:
- A stable internet connection (at least 5 Mbit/s).
- A headset with a microphone and a webcam.
- You also need permission to install software on the computer.
Some courses may provide cloud-based solutions or virtual machines to reduce dependency on local hardware. Campus students also have access to laboratory equipment.
For course-specific technical requirements, please contact the course examiner. They can provide the most up-to-date and accurate guidance.
Do you have questions about the program?
Our staff will answer you as soon as possible.
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