For U.S. Institutions
Advising Center Network Swedish students are served by the EducationUSA Advising Center of the Fulbright Commission in Stockholm and the newly established Malmö Borgarskola Center in the south of Sweden. Both centers provide individual counseling, group advising, library access, outreach presentations, and participate in large scale student fairs and other information events. The Malmö center is located in an international high school with advanced computer facilities, which can be used for virtual higher education fairs and presentations.
Recent Trends: US Study
There is a significant increase in interest in US Studies(12.7%) this last year!
Students are showing renewed interest in the US as a study destination. The Swedish National Board of Student Aid (CSN) provides substantial funding for US study to Swedish nationals.
Students are showing renewed interest in the US as a study destination. The Swedish National Board of Student Aid (CSN) provides substantial funding for US study to Swedish nationals.
Popular fields of study: business, international relations, communications, LLM. Common sports for student-athletes: golf, ice-hockey, soccer, and track-and-field.
Resource Links
Swedish Fulbright Commission: www.fulbright.se
Malmö Borgarskola — EducationUSA Advising Center: www.malmoborgarskola.se
The Swedish National Agency for Education: www.skolverket.se (secondary education)
Swedish National Agency for Higher Education: www.hsv.se
Education System Overview
Language of instruction: Swedish and English Swedish (some courses in English)
Years of study required:3 years
Grading system & US equivalent:Grades are set by the teacher, and include one of the following possible grades: Pass (G), Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass with Special Distinction (MVG).
Maximum GPA is 20.0 Varies:Godkänd/Icke Godkänd (Pass/Fail)Väl Godkänd/Godkänd(Pass with Distinction/Pass) Law: AB/Ba/B/U Engineering and related fields: 5/4/3
Scholarship for US studies: Scholarships are available in a very limited number at the undergraduate level.
Study grants and loans are available from the Swedish National Board of Student Aid (www.csn.se)
Upcoming Events 2008–2009 EducationUSA Regional Workshop and Student Fair, April 3–6, 2008: “Best Practices in Student Outreach and Virtual Advising” hosted by Malmö Borgarskola, Sweden. To join the virtual fair or full event, contact: mb.educationusa@pub.malmo.se.
US College Fair 2008, Malmö (September 25, 2008): Malmö Borgarskola and EducationUSA’s annual fair for highly competitive Swedish and international students. Contact EducationUSA.
Partnering with EducationUSA Sweden US international education experts are welcome to contact the educational advisers in Stockholm and Malmö. Malmö Borgarskola has an outstanding talent pool of international high school students and welcomes virtual outreach by US institutions. Country Contact Andreas LEJON Educational Adviser Educational Adviser and Teacher EducationUSA at Malmö Borgarskola
E-mail: andreas.lejon@pub.malmo.se
EducationUSA Partners
US Embassy, Public Affairs Section
Swedish National Board of Student Aid and other governmental offices Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations
Swedish Golf Association and other athletic associations
Educational Testing Service
Principal Nicola Sarac, a visionary for Malmö Borgarskola Country
