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Vocational Exams Gain Popularity Amid Uncertain Job Market

In the autumn, more people want to attend educations that are considered to have good chances of leading to jobs, according to a report from the University and College Council. This is a trend that persists, says UHR's analysis manager Anders Ljungberg.

Vocational Exams Gain Popularity Amid Uncertain Job Market

Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

Interest in summer courses at universities and colleges has been record-high this year. The reason is believed to be a tough labor market that makes students want to study to improve their CVs and receive student financial aid.

Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

Barely 317,000 people have now received the message that they have been admitted to a college education in the fall. Just over 90,000 received a negative message.

College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

The Government's timetable for developing a citizenship test is being criticized by test developers at Stockholm University, reports Universitetsläraren. .

Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers

Over 411,000 people have applied for higher education this autumn, which is the highest number since the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UHR) started keeping statistics. Above all, there is high pressure on vocational training programs with good job prospects.

Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers

Sweden Cracks Down on Cheating in University Entrance Exams

Smart glasses with built-in headphones and ghostwriters. Every time it's time to take a university exam, there are some who try to cheat.

Sweden Cracks Down on Cheating in University Entrance Exams

Record Number of Swedes Register for University Entrance Exam

In total, 93,000 people have registered to take the university entrance exam on Saturday, April 5. The figure is the highest in over 30 years, reports [P4 Blekinge](https://www.

Record Number of Swedes Register for University Entrance Exam

Record Number of Students Flock to Sweden's Summer Courses

The summer is the time to take academic credits in courses you barely knew existed. This year, nearly 66,000 people have applied to the universities' summer courses – a new record.

Record Number of Students Flock to Sweden's Summer Courses

More 35-year-olds want to study at university

Interest in studying at universities or colleges remains high. More than 252,000 people have applied to the courses and programs starting next spring semester.

More 35-year-olds want to study at university