Swedish scholarships are delicious but not easy to get.

(1) Is the Swedish scholarship delicious?

At present, domestic students studying in Sweden are mainly divided into two categories: one is advanced students sent by the State Education Commission, universities and some scientific research institutions, that is, public students. These people usually study in Swedish universities for one or two years according to bilateral agreements, and then return to China as scheduled. The other is self-funded students who study for a degree. These people generally graduated from domestic universities and worked for one, two or three years. I applied for and was admitted as a graduate student in Swedish university. ?

Admission requirements and scholarships in Sweden. Swedish institutions of higher learning have the right to decide their own teaching contents and methods, and have their own special requirements and admission standards for foreign graduate students. Postgraduate courses are taught in English, and students must have a high level of English and a TOEFL score of at least 550. Most people need to study for one or two years to get a master's degree, and many people go on to study for a doctorate after getting this degree. Whether a master student can get a scholarship is completely decided by the relevant institutions, and doctoral students generally have rich scholarships. ?

Sweden has a government agency called Swedish Academy, which promotes educational and cultural exchanges between Sweden and other countries. The organization grants a certain number of scholarships to foreign students studying in Sweden every year. In theory, everyone can apply, but few people get it. Generally speaking, only those scholars who study Swedish, literature, history, etc. It is conducive to expanding Sweden's influence in the world, or professionals in special need in Sweden can get scholarships from there. ?

(2) It is not easy to work in Sweden?

Accommodation and study abroad. All major universities in Sweden have consulting services. If foreign students want to study in Sweden, they should first contact the consulting service of the relevant university to understand the basic situation of the school and get the application form for admission. Most Swedish universities can help foreign students arrange accommodation, usually in student dormitories near universities. Such dormitories are single rooms, more than ten square meters, and small bathrooms with showers. A spacious and well-equipped kitchen is available for about ten students, and cookers should be provided by themselves. The monthly rent of such a house is between 2000 and 2200 kronor.

? Swedish college students all participate in the student union, and international students are no exception. Students' union represents students' interests in study and life, such as arranging accommodation for students, ensuring students' medical care, organizing entertainment and sports activities, and providing consultation for foreign students. Members of the student union have to pay a small membership fee every semester. ? Like many other countries, Sweden is divided into two semesters every year. The autumn semester starts in mid-August every year and ends in mid-October of the following year. At the end of February, there was a short holiday due to Christmas and New Year. The spring term starts from the middle of June, 65438 10 and ends at the beginning of June every year. From mid-June to mid-August, there are generally no classes and international students are allowed to work. However, in recent years, due to the rising unemployment rate in Sweden, it is difficult to find a job. ?

No matter undergraduate, master or doctoral students, their studies are very tense. Engineering students have more class hours and are relatively fixed. Liberal arts students attend classes every week 12 ~ 15 hours, with more time for self-study. Besides listening, every student should read a lot of reference books, and doctoral students should do a lot of experiments. The examination is divided into written examination and oral examination, and the results are divided into three categories: excellent, passing and failing. Compared with many other countries, the relationship between teachers and students in Swedish universities is more casual, and everyone emphasizes equality rather than the dignity of teachers.

(3) Swedish scientific research is mainly in the higher education system?

In addition to school and professional factors, studying in Sweden has two advantages: first, not only primary and secondary education in Sweden is free, but even universities generally do not charge tuition fees, so international students can save this fee; Second, Sweden is a well-known "welfare state". Foreign students who have studied in Sweden for more than one year are automatically registered and can enjoy free medical care. In addition, Sweden has a stable society and a good public security situation, so studying and living in Sweden will make you feel more secure. ?

However, studying in Sweden also has disadvantages: first, Swedish universities generally teach in Swedish, especially as undergraduates, if they don't know Swedish, they can't enter school; Second, the cost of living in Sweden is relatively high. According to the budget made by the Swedish Immigration Bureau for foreign students, each person needs to spend about 6,300 Swedish kronor (1 USD) per month, including 2,400 kronor for meals, 2 100 kronor for accommodation, 500 kronor for transportation and 1300 kronor for other expenses. Although China students are not afraid of hardship and can scrimp and save, they spend about 5,000 kroner a month. In this case, it will cost a lot of money to study for a few years. ?

There are more than 40 higher education institutions in Sweden. The most comprehensive universities include Stockholm University, Uppsala University, Lund University, Gothenburg University, Umeo University and Lin Xueping University. These universities have many departments and tens of thousands of students. The most professional colleges in Sweden are Stockholm Business School, Royal Institute of Technology, Karolinska Medical College, Chalmers Institute of Technology and Lureo University of Technology. Karolinska Medical College is a famous institution to select the winners of the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Many students in the medical field in China are studying or pursuing degrees there. ?

Unlike many other countries, scientific research in Sweden is mainly carried out in the higher education system. Therefore, comprehensive universities and some big colleges have strong scientific research strength and many researchers, and have trained a large number of master students and doctoral students. ? Swedish universities implement credit system and degree system. The score of each course is different, generally between 5 and 10. A student can get 1 point every week, and generally get 20 points after one semester. A major needs to accumulate more than 80 points to complete the course, which means at least two years of study. After reaching this score, the school will issue professional certificates to students to prove their academic qualifications. After that, if students continue to study, they can get a bachelor's degree after completing 120, including 60 points for professional courses and 10 for independent degree thesis. If the score reaches 160, including 80 points for specialized courses and 20 points for independent papers, you can get a master's degree. Only those with a score of 160 or above are eligible for doctoral studies, which usually takes four years to study. ?

(4) It is difficult for senior high school students in China to enter universities.

? There are only a few international students from China studying in Sweden. To be an undergraduate, you must meet the following conditions: ① Have a complete high school diploma, mainly a diploma. But this is often not enough. Some schools have special requirements for some majors and some minor courses must be advanced. Many majors (such as architecture and medicine) will only be admitted after special examinations. Proficient in English, with a TOEFL score of at least 500 ~ 550. ③ You should be able to attend lectures, take notes and read reference books in Swedish, and pass the national Swedish proficiency test sponsored by Sweden *. To do this, you need to study Swedish for at least one year in Sweden. (4) the undergraduate study time is long, and you must provide economic guarantee for the whole study period, about 300 thousand kronor, in order to get an entry visa and residence permit in Sweden. Judging from the current situation, it is difficult for high school graduates from China to be admitted to Swedish universities. ?

In addition, Sweden is a Nordic country with mild summer climate, long days and short nights, beautiful scenery and pleasant environment. In winter, on the other hand, the weather is often very cold, the ground is covered with heavy snow, and the long night is hard, giving people a feeling of depression. In China, Swedes are very friendly to us. China students are praised for their diligence and talent. Some Swedes make friends with students in China. Swedes, on the other hand, are relatively introverted. Because of the differences in ideas and cultures, it is difficult for outsiders to really integrate into their circles. Although some China students have lived in Sweden for many years, they always feel strange, lonely and even dependent. Most international students in China mainly associate with their own compatriots.