Studying abroad in Sweden or Finland?

Question

I'm fixing to finish my 1st year of college. I'm a music management student and would love to go over to Sweden or Finland in the next year or two, and maybe do a summer program for a month or two. Here are some things I'm wondering about:

1. Classes taught in English?

2. Cost of University?

3. Music and Business programs?

4. Which Universities would be the best?

Basically any information that would be helpful. I would really appreciate your input and help, especially from those who live there or someone who's done it before. Thanks!

Answer 1

Sweden and Finland are two very nice countries with beautiful nature and totally free public education, also for international students (and don't believe Sweden is "more developed" - they are more or less equal in most regards). I know more about Sweden, so I will give you some answers relating to that:

1. There are several courses taught in English in Sweden, although the principal language of education is Swedish. Virtually everyone you will meet speak good English - students as well as teachers.

2. Free

3 & 4. The most prestigious business school in Northern Europe is probably Stockholm School of Economics: http://www.hhs.se/default.htm

Music education is very good in both countries, but maybe a little more emphasis on classical music in Finland - the education for classical conductors is formidable in Finland and quite ordinary in Sweden. On the other hand all kinds of educations in and about popular music are probably superior in Sweden.

Music management is taught at Baltic Business School at the University of Kalmar: http://www.bbs.hik.se/eng/ and maybe also in other schools.

General information about studying in Sweden can be found here: http://www.studyinsweden.se/templates/cs...

Answer 2

Finnish education is free of charge and is one of the best in the world! There are a variety of schools and programs in all the fields. There are plenty of things to do in Finland and the student life over there is great! I know it by experience. For music I think Sibelius Academy is the most renown, however, not the only option. Finnish people are regarded as excellent musicians. I suggest you to visit the web page of the Finnish Ministry of Education. There you will find all the education regarding the Finnish educational system and the different options.

Answer 3

My sister is going to study in Norway for college next year ^^

Classes are sometimes taught in English. I believe that most of the time, you have to learn the language.

I know that applying to the schools, at least in Norway, so I'm assuming it's the same, doesn't cost anything. I think the classes them selves don't cost much at all.

After that, I'm not sure. You obviously have access to a computer, so you should try looking up lots of colleges. Good luck!

Answer 4

Go to Sweden.They are more friendly.

Answer 5

Classes are free in Sweden, if you can speak Svenska (swedish). I dunno about Finland. I would definitely recommend going to Sweden because Sweden is a much more developed country than Finland and there would be a lot more to do there. You can easily find classes taught in English in Sweden, the majority of Swedes speak English very well.