The Young Academy of Sweden is committed to supporting internationalisation – and to giving newcomers to Swedish academia a head start. A Beginner’s Guide to Swedish Academia was created as the guide many of us wish we’d had – not just arriving from abroad, but perhaps first setting foot in the academic world.

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Being new to the university system can be overwhelming. This guide is intended for anyone new to the Swedish system. It introduces key concepts, helps navigate different processes, and suggests where to begin.

Sofia Lodén, chair, professor of French at Stockholm University

Photo: Johanna Säll

The printed edition ran out of stock recently. We’re now placing a fresh print order – crisp new copies, ready for shelves and welcome desks. Printed copies are available at cost price. The minimum order is 25 copies.

Order deadline 15 May
Estimated delivery: Week 25 (16–18 June)

Chapters

  1. Swedish academia in a nutshell
  2. Organisation of higher education and research in Sweden
  3. Teaching and degrees at Swedish universities
  4. Carrying out research projects
  5. Rights, benefits and practical information
  6. Language, + Glossary of Swedish words and abbreviations.

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