Frequently asked questions about studying in Sweden.

1- 1, what is Sweden like? To what extent?

A: Sweden is a highly developed country, a country with high welfare, a Nordic country and a member of the European Union. In northern Europe, although you can't find tall buildings, you will never want to go to the countryside of other southern and western European countries.

1-2, Swedish entry principle, currency?

A: According to the traditional NATO, entering Sweden from other Nordic countries does not need to go through any border crossings, just like a country. In addition, Sweden joined the Schengen Agreement on 200 1, and it is no longer necessary to go through the border inspection channel to enter Sweden from other Schengen countries.

Sweden is not a euro zone country. In 2002, it maintained its current currency-SEK [SKR].

1-2- 1, I am now in Germany/France/Netherlands, can I travel to Sweden without a visa?

A: Yes, all the above countries have joined the Schengen Agreement.

1-2-2, I am in England/Ireland/Cyprus now. Can I travel to Sweden without a visa?

A: Sorry, the above countries have not joined the Schengen Agreement.

1-3, I want to go to Sweden to study for a master's degree. Do I need to learn Swedish?

A: No, all the master's courses that can be applied for are taught in English. For many years, it is normal that most people in China still don't understand Swedish.

1-4, how difficult is it to go to Sweden?

A: The difficulty lies in applying for courses. As long as you are admitted, the visa is not a problem, and the pass rate is close to 99%. (except learning languages)

1-5, what kind of application is the most sure?

A: I graduated from a well-known university in China and applied for my major, which is not popular.

1-6, I don't have a satisfactory undergraduate diploma yet. Can I go to Sweden for an undergraduate course?

A: Unless you pass the Swedish exam, don't make any unnecessary efforts. It's hopeless

1-7, is Swedish easy to learn?

A: Swedish grammar is simpler than English, but it is still difficult to learn it well. Listening is the biggest difficulty, so it is recommended to study in north-central Sweden, where Swedish pronunciation is clearer.

1-7-2, about Swedish TISUS exam

A: This exam is quite difficult, so domestic graduates majoring in Swedish may not pass it. It is quite difficult to pass this test within one year.

2- 1, is it legal to work while studying in Sweden?

A: University and undergraduate students can work legally during the summer vacation, which lasts for four months from mid-May to mid-September.

2-2. What kind of jobs are there in Sweden?

A: First of all, it is very, very difficult to find a job in Sweden.

Those who can speak Swedish are expected to find more formal odd jobs, such as McDonald's, waiters in restaurants and temporary workers in factories. 70~ 120:- (before tax) per hour, but if you can't speak Swedish, you can only work in China restaurant, 60~ 100:- (before tax) or 30~40:- (before tax). No matter how good English is, Sweden is not a good place to work and earn money.

2-3. How much is the monthly living expenses in Sweden?

A: See the table below:

Rent: 2500~3000:- (student apartment)/1500~2000:- (single room)

Grain: 2000:- (three meals a day)/1300:- (just eat enough) /600:- (just eat once every three days);

Ticket: 300~450:- (monthly ticket);

Mobile phone bill:150:-; Toll Free: 100:-

Internet access fee: 0:- (Internet access in student apartments is free) /380:- (broadband monthly subscription) /200:- (broadband monthly subscription in the second year)

2-4. What should I take from China to Sweden?

A: The following items must be brought from China:

Laptop, if you have the desire to buy a computer.

Get a network card, don't bring a modem, there is broadband internet access everywhere in Beiting.

Mobile phones, it is very cheap to sell mobile phone cases to Swedish citizens here, but not to "non-North Court people without welfare protection". You can only buy expensive bare metal, which is much more expensive than domestic ones.

Rice cookers, they seldom eat rice, and rice cookers are sky-high luxury goods.

A box of instant noodles, in this first month, you will be very uncomfortable with the price here and dare not buy anything. Take a box to protect you from difficulties.

Quilts and sheets, which are very expensive, should be brought from China. You can buy quilts here, which are relatively cheap.

If you smoke, bring as much as possible. Sweden is a good place to quit smoking if you don't take it.

If you use computer disks, bring as many as possible. But you don't need to bring a floppy disk. Not expensive.

If you wear contact lenses, bring as many as possible, including potions.

If you wear rimmed glasses, prepare a spare pair and a spare pair that is 50 degrees larger.

3- 1, free Swedish course in Sweden.

A: You have to pay tuition to learn Swedish through normal channels. The so-called "free language school" is a remedial class for foreign children of immigrants, settled refugees and "local students". For China people who already hold Nordic residence visas, it is not difficult to attend these free remedial classes after class as long as they show their desire to study to the relevant departments. However, for people outside northern Europe, it is extremely hopeless to come to Sweden through this channel. However, existing domestic intermediaries can contact free special courses (not separate language courses).

3-2, I just want to go to northern Europe, but the school just doesn't want me/the visa just won't give me. What should I do?

A: Loyal Nordic fans, please check several categories.

1, all those who applied for undergraduate courses were not accepted. -Please give up unnecessary efforts. Except for a few regular courses, Swedish undergraduates only accept Swedish students. Unless you pass the Swedish TISUS exam, it's no use taking the TOEFL in English.

2. All those who applied for language courses but failed to obtain visas. -not coming is not necessarily a bad thing.

3. All the people who applied for the postgraduate courses in Swedish National University were not admitted. -Please try to choose institutions of higher learning to apply. It is not easy to enter the Swedish national university. In fact, no matter in which country, the vast majority of China students are in university-level schools.

3-3, Swedes really understand English, can they speak English?

A: The English penetration rate in Sweden is really high. Young people in cities who don't understand English at all can only be immigrants from the Middle East and the Near East within two generations. The key factor of high penetration rate is TV media. They have watched all kinds of English programs with Swedish subtitles since childhood, so they can understand at least quite a lot of English. As for the ability to speak, it depends on the level of education. It is not excluded that a large number of people can't speak or speak English well.