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1. Do Ph.D. students in Sweden receive a stipend?

Answer. Yes, studying a Ph.D. in Sweden is kind of a job with an employment contract with the university. If applicable, you may receive a study grant or salary of around $1500 to $1800 for the first two years, and for the last two years, you will be entitled to a full employment contract including some benefits and support during illness, etc.

2. Which is the best university in Sweden?

Answer. Karolinska Institute is famous for its medicinal study and is ranked as one of the most prestigious universities to study medicine. Other than these, Lund University, Uppsala University, Stockholm University, and the University of Gothenburg are some of the best universities in Sweden.

3. Can I study in Sweden if I am working on a work permit?

Answer. To study while working in Sweden, you must have a valid residence permit irrespective of your nationality. If you are from an EU/EEA country then you can even stay and work in Sweden after your studies, otherwise, you will have to contact Sweden’s Migration Board for an extension of your visa.

4. Do universities in Sweden offer distance learning courses?

Answer. Yes. Many universities, including some of the top in Sweden, have courses offered for distance learning. Top universities like Lund University, Stockholm University, and Uppsala University have many master’s degree courses offered for distance learning. Lulea University of Technology, Linnaeus University,

Malmo University, and Kristianstad University are some other universities in Sweden which offer distance learning courses.

5. Can I work off-campus while studying in Sweden?

Answer. You can definitely work while studying in Sweden, but there are no restrictions about working only on-campus. So, you can work off-campus too since the only compulsion is that you must complete your 40 hours per week of studies. Also, you don’t need any work permit for working during your study course.

6. Can I study in Sweden with a scholarship?

Answer. A major number of universities offer scholarships or grants in the form of tuition fee waivers to international students. Swedish Institute and Visby Programme are the popular scholarships offered by the Sweden government. Along with these, there are some scholarships from individual universities and scholarships for students from specific countries.

7. Which scholarships are available for international students in Sweden?

Answer. Swedish Institute Scholarships for global professionals and The Visby Programme Scholarships are the scholarships offered by the Sweden government. Scholarships offered by universities are – Stockholm School of Economics Scholarship, Halmstad University Scholarships, Jonkoping University Scholarship, KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarship, Lund University Scholarships, Blekinge Institute of Technology Scholarship, Uppsala IPK Scholarship, etc.

8. Can I study a double masters in Sweden?

Answer. Yes, double degree masters courses are available in many Swedish universities such as Lund University School of Economics and Management, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, University of Gothenburg, and Chalmers University of Technology. The double degree in these universities has master programs in Economic Development and Growth, Political science, International Strategic Management with tie-ups in countries like Spain, Germany, Netherlands, China, France, and Australia.

 

9. Can I bring my family if I am studying Ph.D. in Sweden?

Answer. If you have a residence permit for studies in Sweden, then you can avail of a residence permit for your family members for the same time period. Similarly, if you possess a permanent residence permit after your Ph.D. studies then your family member can also get a permanent residence permit.

10. How do I get a work permit to work in Sweden?

Answer. For a work permit in Sweden –

- You must have an offer of employment from a professional employer in Sweden

- The employer will initiate the offer of employment through application

- You will receive an email along with details about how to apply for a work permit

- You will require to submit scanned or photographs documents asked in the application

- Pay and submit your application

- The migration agency will process the application

- You will need to provide information for your resident permit to the agency

- You will receive an email regarding the final decision of the work permit grant but it may become valid not before 3 months from the grant.