Sweden, officially the Kingdom of Sweden, has lots to offer for students wanting to move there as part of their time abroad. Sweden has thousands of coastal islands for you to explore, vast inland lakes and snow topped mountains. The Northern lights are also visible in Swedish Lapland from September to March so you may get lucky enough to witness this natural phenomenon. Once in Sweden you’ll have easy access to explore the other Scandinavian countries for a truly Nordic experience.
Swansea University is partnered with:
Important information
ACADEMIC YEAR: The academic year in Sweden runs roughly from August to June. Exact dates will be confirmed by the partner university.
VISAS: You will need to apply for a residence permit before your arrival in Sweden. As part of the residence permit application, you will need to evidence financial support. More information can be found on Sweden's embassy website.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Health insurance is mandatory in Sweden. You cannot use Swansea University's travel cover as a substitute for this. Your host university will provide you with more information on this.