Application period now open for master’s programs 2009-2010

Are you applying for master’s level studies in Sweden for the academic year 2009-2010? We have compiled the things you need to know.


A large number of courses and study programs at Swedish universities and university colleges are accessible to international students. For bachelor's level and master’s level studies you need to apply via www.studera.nu. For studies at doctoral level you apply directly to your chosen university.

An application code for each program
To find master's degree programs of interest to you we recommend the search function at www.studyinsweden.se/course_search. Each master’s program or individual course has a unique application code. This application code you can find either in the course search here at StudyinSweden, at www.studera.nu, or at the homepage of the university where the course is held. After you have found one or more programs that you would like to apply to, go to www.studera.nu in order to register at the chosen program/programs. You can use the application code to make sure you apply to the intended program.

One application only
Studera.nu provides a central application system. This means that you can apply for several programs or courses offered by different Swedish universities in one application.

The master's degree programs will be open for registration from December 1, 2008, and the application deadline for most programs is January 15, 2009.

Please note that a few universities (mainly in the field of fine arts) may have different deadlines and application procedures. If that is the case, the application process should be explained in the program description.

Tuition fees & financial support
With a few exceptions, tuition fees in higher education in Sweden are currently fully subsidized by the government. This applies to both foreign and Swedish students. However, the Swedish government is currently looking into a proposal that tuition fees should be introduced for students from countries outside of EU/EEA.The proposal also includes an expanded scholarship system, offering additional scholarship opportunities for applicants from these countries.

Under the proposal, students that have started a course or study program before the introduction of tuition fees would not be charged tuition fees for the duration of course or study program in question. A government bill to the parliament on this issue may be expected in spring 2009. If such a bill is presented to and accepted by the parliament, tuition fees could likely be introduced starting with the academic year 2010-2011.

Links
How to apply — www.studera.nu/howtoapply
Application procedure — www.studera.nu/applicationprocedure
Application deadlines — www.studera.nu/importantdates
Entrance requirements — www.studera.nu/requirements
Questions about the application system — www.studera.nu/contact