Educational system in Sweden

Sweden has adopted the Bologna system in line with other European countries. The qualifications you earn at Stockholm University will be easily understandable throughout Europa and the world. The national system of credits used in Sweden (''högskolepoäng'') is equivalent to credits measured in ECTS.  Detailed information about Stockholm University's approach to the Bologna process can be found in this section.

Educational system facts in brief

Here you will find a brief synopsis of the main features of the Bologna reforms, and how they affect Stockholm University.

Credits and degrees

Swedish higher education institutions have a degree structure compatible with European standards.

Grading system

Stockholm University uses a seven-point grading scale related to the learning objects of the course.

How higher education institutions function

Higher education institutions in Sweden have three main tasks: teaching, research and interaction with the surrounding community.

PhD degree facts in brief

This article covers the way PhD degrees are structured including changes that resulted as a process of the Bologna reforms.

Qualifications & degrees

With a qualification/degree awarded by a university you are well prepared for the professional life. You have acquired knowledge and proficiency up to a certain level, by means of your studies. In most cases, you also have the opportunity to continue studying at the second cycle, or as a graduate student within your main field of study.

Contact

Student Services

Studenthuset, Universitetsvägen 2 B.

Phone: +46 8 16 28 45
E-mail: study@su.se

 

Infocenter, opening hours:
Monday-Thursday 08:00-18:00
Friday 08:00-16:00
 

Study and Career Counsellors, opening hours:

Telephone hours: 
Monday-Thursday 09:00-11:00, Wednesday 14:00-15:00
Drop-in hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00-12:30, Tuesday 10:00-18:00

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