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    Sweden has 5 universities ranked in the top 200 globally. Higher education in Sweden is attractive due to quality programs, many offered in English, and over 80% government funding of universities. Sweden joined the European Credit Transfer System in 2007 as part of the Bologna Process, structuring education into bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels. The academic year is divided into two semesters from August to January and January to June.

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    Sweden has 5 universities ranked in the top 200 globally. Higher education in Sweden is attractive due to quality programs, many offered in English, and over 80% government funding of universities. Sweden joined the European Credit Transfer System in 2007 as part of the Bologna Process, structuring education into bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels. The academic year is divided into two semesters from August to January and January to June.

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    Sweden has 5 universities ranked in the top 200 globally. Higher education in Sweden is attractive due to quality programs, many offered in English, and over 80% government funding of universities. Sweden joined the European Credit Transfer System in 2007 as part of the Bologna Process, structuring education into bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels. The academic year is divided into two semesters from August to January and January to June.

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    Higher education in Sweden

    The leading world positions of the Swedish higher education system are confirmed by the data of
    reputable rating agencies. For example, in the TOP 200 of the top universities, according to QS World
    University Rankings 2018, 5 schools in this Scandinavian country have entered. The Troika of the best
    universities in Sweden will be described in the article below.
    In recent years, the number of applicants for higher education in Sweden has been steadily
    increasing. In 2018, the total number of students in Swedish universities is over 350 thousand
    people. Much of this is due to the active support of public sector universities by the government due to
    financial investments which formed more than 80% of the budget of higher education institutions in
    Sweden.
    One of the benefits of higher education in Sweden, which, along with the quality of study, attracts
    foreign students, is the availability of more than 1000 programs in English . And unlike other
    Scandinavian and European universities, universities of Sweden offered English courses not only to
    master's programs, but the Bachelor system. For example, in the fall semester of 2018 at the disposal of
    students from abroad, about 100 such programs .
    Sweden's higher education system consists of 41 accredited educational institutions, which are
    represented by universities and colleges. The main difference is unlimited possibilities to assign research
    universities and doctoral degrees, while colleges eligible only in certain areas.
    Since 2007, Sweden has joined the European Credit System of Education (ECTS), which is part of the
    Bologna Process. Therefore, the training consists of the following programs:

     Undergraduate - 3 years (180 credits).


     Master's Degree - 1-2 years (60-120 credits).
     Doctorate - 4 years (240 credits).
    The academic (academic) year is divided into two semesters:

     autumn (end of august - mid january)


     spring (mid-January - early June)
    As a rule, the educational process in Sweden is based on 40 hours of working weeks, most of which
    students study independently. Courses include lectures, seminars, laboratory classes and group
    work. Exams are accepted in the form of written or oral tests.
    Graduates from Swedish universities receive deep practical knowledge and skills in certain areas of
    science. It contributes to the formation of critical thinking and allows you to independently find
    solutions to problems in future professional activities.
    1. What are the main benefits of higher education in Sweden?
    2. When did Sweden join the Bologna Process?
    3. How is the academic year divided in university?

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