How to Study Abroad in Sweden in English Speaking

Perhaps you’ve been eyeing Europe as a study abroad destination but think your options are limited to the U.K. and Ireland because you don’t speak a second language. Good news: in Sweden, you can get by without knowing any Swedish, both at school and in everyday life.

In Sweden you can study for a semester or an academic year, do a full undergraduate degree, or even a postgraduate program entirely in English. Many local Swedish students take courses that are taught in English (and not just English-language courses), as English is an everyday part of academic life in Sweden.

What other reasons are there for studying in this northern European country, and how does one go about doing so? Read on to find out.

Sweden is an attractive study-abroad destination–and not just because of the natural beauty and architecture. It’s easy-going and safe, Swedes are polite, speak good English, and the public facilities are excellent throughout the country. Some students may also be able to study for free.

Sweden’s also a culturally fascinating and naturally beautiful country. Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old Town), the world’s largest outdoor museum at Skansen, grand palaces like Drottningholm, the islands of the Stockholm Archipelago, and the wild beauty of Lapland are just a few things you can see while studying in Sweden.