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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.

Educational system facts in brief

Credits and degrees – a simple guide

Swedish higher education institutions have a degree structure compatible with European standards. Sweden uses a system of credits called högskolepoäng (Higher Education Credits), often written simply as Credits, which is compatible with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

Credits and degrees – a simple guide

Grading system

Stockholm University uses a goal-related seven-point grading scale.

Grading system

How higher education institutions function

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

How higher education institutions function

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.

PhD degree facts in brief

Educational system in Sweden

Sweden has adopted the Bologna system in line with other European countries. Detailed information about Stockholm University's approach to the Bologna process can be found in this section.