Sweden

Sweden is an open, multicultural society with a long tradition of welcoming students from abroad. It is a society that promotes equality between the sexes, tolerance and inclusiveness. Currently, some 28,000 foreign students are studying in Sweden, thereby creating the conditions for a vibrant, international study environment.

Safe with an innovative and creative force
Sweden is a safe and modern country in northern Europe and it has acquired a spectacular reputation as an innovator and creative force. Sweden's famed corporate brands - for example Ikea, Ericsson, H&M, Volvo and Saab - complement its cultural brands - for example Ingemar Bergman, ABBA, Astrid Lindgren, August Strindberg, The Cardigans, Roxette, Robyn and Greta Garbo. Sweden has also had a large number of top athletics through the years, among others Bjorn Borg, J-O Waldner, Peter Forsberg and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Critical thinking commended at Swedish universities
Swedish universities are renown for their investigative research and independent thinking, and this reputation is cemented with rigorous quality control and nationally certified degrees. Sweden has one of the most ambitious educational evaluation programmes in Europe, aimed at maintaining this competitive edge. It is an education system where the student is always in focus. The relations between students and teachers are open and informal, and personal initiative and critical thinking are commended. Innovation in Sweden is built on close cooperation between industry and academia.

The midnight sun and total peace
Sweden is the third largest country in Western Europe with its 9 million inhabitants. Because of its long, narrow shape and northerly location, the landscape is highly diversified. You can experience everything from the midnight sun, arctic chill, vast forests and total peace, to pulsating cities, warm sandy beaches and a rich cultural life and night life. Foreign tourism in Sweden has increased dramatically in recent years.

Discover Sweden

www.sweden.se
A website with extensive information about Sweden as a country and Swedes as a people.

www.visitsweden.com
Swedish official website for travel and tourism information.

www.si.se
The Swedish Institute (SI) is a government authority that helps increasing the knowledge about Sweden in the surrounding world. At their website you can, among other things, buy books on Sweden and read about Swedish films.

www.studyinsweden.se
A website on studying in Sweden.