Sweden
Welcome to students from Sweden
Here you will find important information for Swedish students on entry requirements, who to speak to and when and where you can meet our representatives in your country. For support through the application process or if you have any questions, please contact us or our official representative.
The University has a large community of more than 2,800 international students from more than 85 countries worldwide. In 2012/13 we had 20 Swedish students studying with us.
Popular subject areas for Swedish students at the University include:
- Business (including Marketing, Management, Accounting & Finance)
- Creative Arts
- Psychology
Entry Requirements
We typically require the following qualifications from Swedish students:
| Point of Entry | Academic Requirements* | Language Requirements*+ |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola with a minimum overall average of G | IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 1) | Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola with a minimum overall average of VG or better | IELTS 6.0 English Language Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola score of VG or above is accepted as a substitute for IELTS 6.0 |
| Undergraduate (year 2/3) | There are no agreed progression routes, if you're interested in applying to the University after part completion of a degree or completion of a diploma applications will be individually assessed | IELTS 6.0 English Language Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola score of VG or above is accepted as a substitute for IELTS 6.0 |
| Pre-masters | Completion of a 4 year Bachelors degree with less than mark of Pass (godkänd) | IELTS 5.5 |
| Postgraduate Taught | Completion of a 4 year Bachelors degree with overall mark of Pass (godkänd) or above comprised of 120 points, including 60 in the major (10 for thesis) | IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 (depends on course) |
* some courses may vary and/or have specific requirements – for details of the entry requirements for your course, please see our Course pages or contact us to check your qualifications. Please note that all applications are assessed on an individual basis
+ for details of accepted English language qualifications please see our How to Apply page
Our local representative
Our official representatives in Russia provide tailored counselling and assistance to prospective students and their parents on all aspects of studying at the University of Hertfordshire.
For further information, please contact:
Education Link
Sveavägen 10
111 57 Stockholm
Sweden
tel +46 8 200 800
fax +46 46 37 37 88
office@educationlink.se
www.educationlink.se
Meet us in Sweden
We’re delighted to let you know that the University will be visiting Sweden. Please come along to meet us to find out more about studying at the University of Hertfordshire and to make an application.