Higher
Education in
Sweden
Study Abroad Sweden.
The Swedish
system includes not only traditional university studies but also different
kinds of Teacher Training, Health Care Training, Technical Training, etc.
It is the responsibility of: the central government, regional authorities
and private interests. All institutions of higher education fall under the
jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education except the University of Agricultural
Sciences (Ministry of Agriculture). Higher education is divided into undergraduate
studies (courses combined towards a first degree) and postgraduate studies
and research. The present Act on Higher Education in Sweden and a Higher
Education Ordinance became effective on 1 July 1993.
Languages
of instruction:
Swedish, English
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