Sweden is becoming a noticeable country to study abroad. Every year international students are increasingly to study in Sweden. You will be surprised to know that you can study English in Sweden without learning Swedish. Great isn’t it? This article presents you with complete information on it.
There are around 40 universities where you can study in English, and they offer around 1,000 different study programs in English. The system of Education in Sweden allows international students to study for a semester or an academic year, pursue a full bachelor’s degree, or even a master’s program entirely in English.
The application process in the universities in Sweden is centrally organized. However, the documents required at the time of application differ from the course and study level you choose to study. However, some of the main document requirements are mentioned below:
The exact document requirements can be found on the page of your university’s website and do your research before the deadline. Proper documentation at the right time will increase your chances of admission. Know here: How to Apply & Get Admission at Universities in Sweden
Proficiency in the English language is necessary when you want to apply to study in English at one of the English universities in Sweden. If English is not your mother tongue, you may have to take an English test and submit your English test score while applying for admission. The English certificate should be from an internationally recognized test, and you need to meet the minimum required grade. The following are the most accepted English language tests in Swedish universities:
The requirements of English proficiency in universities in Sweden are easy to understand. Most of the Swedish universities set their English proficiency requirements to levels. These are “English 5”, “English 6” or “English 7. The following table describes these levels:
|
English 5 |
English 6 |
English 7 |
|
IELTS - overall 5.5 with no section below 5.0 |
IELTS - overall 6.5 with no section below 5.5 |
IELTS - overall 7.0 with no section below 6.0 |
|
TOEFL PBT - 4.0 in written test with an overall score of 530 |
TOEFL PBT - 4.5 in written test with an overall score of 575, |
TOEFL PBT - 4.5 in written test with an overall score of 600 |
|
TOEFL iBT - 17 in written test with an overall score of 72 |
TOEFL iBT - 20 in written test with an overall score of 90 |
TOEFL iBT - 20 in written test with an overall score of 100 |
|
Cambridge English First Certificate in English (“FCE”) grade A, B or C, |
Cambridge English Certificate in Advanced English (“CAE”), |
Cambridge English Certificate of Proficiency in English (“CPE”) |
|
Pearson PTE Academic - 47. |
Pearson PTE Academic - 62 |
Pearson PTE Academic - 68 |
“English 6” is also called “English B”. It is the most common requirement for studying abroad in Sweden for an English-language study degree. The following table presents the minimum requirements of TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic scores are by top Swedish universities:
|
University |
Required IELTS score |
Required TOEFL score |
|
Lund University |
overall 6.5, no section below 5.5 |
total of 90, with 20 in written test |
|
KTH Royal Institute of Technology |
overall 6.5, no section below 5.5 |
total of 90, with 20 in written test |
|
Chalmers University of Technology |
overall 6.5, no section below 5.5 |
total of 90, with 20 in written test |
|
Uppsala University |
overall 6.5, no section below 5.5 |
total of 90, with 20 in written test |
|
Stockholm University |
overall 6.5, no section below 5.5 |
total of 90, with 20 in written test |
|
University of Gothenburg |
overall 6.5, no section below 5.5 |
total of 90, with 20 in written test |
|
Linköping University |
overall 6.5 and no section below 5.5 |
total of 90, with 20 in written test |
|
Umeå University |
overall score 6.5 (no section below 5.5) |
total of 90, with 20 in written test |
In some cases, international students do not need to take an English exam to prove their proficiency in the language. Most notably, these exceptions are:
For more information regarding this, you should check this out: Study in Sweden Without IELTS
The people of Sweden are among the most proficient English speakers on the continent. If you speak and understand the English language very well, your life in Sweden will proceed smoothly. There will be no trouble communicating with locals in Sweden. You can even get a job after your degree without speaking Swedish. We hope now you are clear about how to Study in Sweden in English.
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