Universitets- och högskolerådet

Competition for University Places Intensifies as Applications Rise and Places Fall

Competition for places on certain university programs is intensifying. While more people are applying, the number of places has fallen.

Interest in Preschool Teacher Training Falls as Eligibility Requirements Tighten

Interest in training to become a preschool teacher continues to decline. From next autumn, the eligibility requirements will be raised, which could lead to even fewer applicants.

First Swedish citizenship test held in social studies, but passing mark still unknown

The first citizenship test in social studies in Sweden was held on Saturday - but the number of correct answers required to pass has not yet been determined. IT engineer Amna Sohail, 38, from Stockholm, was one of the test takers. "I studied as much as I could," she says.

Still want to study this fall? Many programs are still open for late applications

If you want to study this fall, the race is not over yet - there are many programs still open for late registration, and you may still be able to get in. Apply as soon as possible, says Jenny Twana, head of admissions at the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR).

Fake questions spread online ahead of Sweden’s first citizenship test

Made-up questions are being spread online ahead of the citizenship test, which will be held in Sweden for the first time in August, reports P4 Stockholm.

Competition for university places intensifies as 307,000 are admitted this autumn

Today, 307,000 applicants will be notified that they have been accepted to a higher education programme this autumn. Compared with last autumn, competition has become tougher, as a record number of applicants applied but fewer were admitted.

Only 1,000 people are allowed to take the Swedish citizenship test on August 15 this year

The first exam for obtaining Swedish citizenship will be held on August 15 this year. It will take place at a single location in Stockholm and is open to a limited number of people.

Record number of people want to study - odd education is booming

Interest in one of the university's smaller vocational programs, the pharmacy technician program, has nearly doubled in just one year. Applications have also poured in for a number of other programs in medicine and nursing - and for police training.

Swedish citizenship test delayed until October 2027

The Swedish citizenship test is being delayed by one year. The government now expects it to be introduced in October 2027.

Nearly 2,300 men would have been excluded without the university entrance exam

What would happen if the university entrance exam were abolished and selection for popular programs were based solely on grades? A simulated admissions study shows that nearly 2,300 of the men who entered last fall would have been excluded.

Handel backs down – abolishes requirement for university entrance exams

The Stockholm School of Economics is dropping its stricter requirements for prospective students after just one admissions round. The effect was not what the school had expected.

Citizenship test may be delayed for two years

The government's citizenship test in Swedish and social studies may be delayed, writes DN.

Stricter Entry Rules at Stockholm School of Economics Favor Men

When the School of Business had enough of lenient grades and tightened the eligibility requirements for prospective students, the proportion of applicants with the right qualifications dropped sharply. Among those who were admitted, the proportion of women decreased significantly, a new analysis shows.

100th University Entrance Exam Takes Place Across Sweden

On Sunday, the autumn edition of the university admission test will be written all over Sweden. Over 70,000 people are registered for the test – which is being written for the 100th time.

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.

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. But that does not mean that the race is run for everyone in that group.

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.

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.

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. But we have good routines, says Mattias Wickberg, investigator at the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UHR).

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.

More 35-year-olds want to study at university