First Cycle Programmes and Courses (Bachelor’s Degree)
General Entry Requirements
Those who have completed studies at a Swedish upper-secondary school, with at least a pass grade in Swedish, English and mathematics, and in courses worth 2 250 upper-secondary school credits meet the general entry requirements for first cycle programmes and courses in Sweden.
Those who have completed upper-secondary school studies in a country other than Sweden are also able to meet the general entry requirements. However, in this instance students must verify their knowledge of Swedish, English and mathematics.
Specific Entry Requirements
Many first cycle programmes and courses also require that students have at least a pass grade in other subject areas besides Swedish, English and mathematics. This knowledge is deemed necessary for students to benefit from the programmes and courses they are applying for. For more information on specific entry requirements for first cycle programmes at SLU, please visit Bachelor’s Programmes.
Prior Learning
In some instances, an applicant may be considered eligible even if he or she does not meet the official entry requirements. In this case the applicant’s prior learning and experience may be regarded as satisfactory preparation for the demands of the programme or course they are applying for. Each individual higher education institution is responsible for assessing a student’s prior learning.
Please note, SLU does not offer Bachelor level programmes in English. Currently, all first cycle programmes are delivered in Swedish. If you are interested in SLU’s Bachelor’s programmes, you may be able to attend SLU as part of an exchange agreement. For more information, please visit Exchange Studies.
Second Cycle Programmes and Courses (Master’s Degree)
General Entry Requirements
For entry to second cycle programmes, students are required to have a first cycle qualification comprised of at least 180 credits, or an equivalent international qualification. This means that to be accepted into a Master’s programme at SLU, students must first have completed a Bachelor’s degree.
Specific Entry Requirements
Individual higher education institutions may also require that students have completed specific Bachelor’s level programmes or courses. In this instance, the knowledge is considered essential for students to benefit from their studies. For more information on specific entry requirements for second cycle programmes at SLU, please visit Master’s Programmes.
Prior Learning
Students may have qualifications from another education programme or practical experience that has adequately prepared them for the demands of second cycle studies. In this instance, the individual higher education institutions will determine whether applicants meet the entry requirements through on the basis of prior learning.
Third Cycle Programmes and Courses (Doctoral Degree)
General Entry Requirements
To be accepted as a PhD candidate, students must have completed both first cycle and second cycle programmes. In addition, they must have been awarded at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 were awarded in second cycle. Students who have equivalent international qualifications may also meet the general entry requirements.
Specific Entry Requirements
Specific entry requirements can include the completion of certain first or second cycle programmes and courses, vocational experience, and/or foreign-language skills. When specific entry requirements apply, the knowledge is considered essential for students to benefit from their studies.
For more information about third cycle programmes at SLU, please visit PhD Studies.