I was wondering if there are any restrictions...

Question

I was wondering if there are any restrictions on a Pakistani student coming to Sweden to learn. Would their degree level education be free? Are there any tests the student would need to take?

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Answer 1

Opportunities for students to come to Sweden to study at an undergraduate level as free movers – students who apply on an individual basis – are limited. Careful planning, good academic credentials, personal funds and strong motivation are needed. If you are a free mover, make sure to plan ahead and set aside plenty of time to make all the necessary arrangements.

Although a growing number of undergraduate courses have been made available in English in order to make them more accessible, embarking on a full undergraduate program is not an option for most foreign students. This is because for the most part these programs require a very good command of written and spoken Swedish.

There are some exceptions, however: Dalarna University, Jönköping International Business School, Malmö University College,  Mälardalen University College and IT University of Göteborg offer undergraduate programs taught in English. Most other courses at the undergraduate level offered in English are intended for exchange students. If free movers are admitted, they must meet all the normal requirements with regard to previous university studies and knowledge of English. Universities and university colleges will normally require verification in the form of an international proficiency test certificate.