Sweden
Information about applying for postgraduate study for students from Sweden.
Our Swedish community
Currently, there are 44 postgraduate students from Sweden studying at the University of Edinburgh.
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Academic entry requirements for masters degrees
You must normally hold a bachelor degree in an appropriate subject from an accredited university or högskolan.
Typically, the minimum entry requirement for our masters programmes is the international equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree. However, entry requirements vary between degree programmes, and some may require the equivalent of a First Class degree or previous study in a specific subject.
| Swedish grading system | UK First Class - 110 out of 180 ECTS credits at: | UK 2:1 - 90 out of 180 ECTS credits at: |
|---|---|---|
| A– B – C – D – E – Underkänd | A (Framstående) or B (Mycket Bra) | C (Bra) |
| Med beröm godkänd – Icke utan beröm godkänd – Godkänd – Underkänd | AB (Med beröm godkänd) | Ba (Icke utan beröm godkänd) |
| Väl godkänd – Godkänd – Underkänd | VG (Väl godkänd) | VG (Väl godkänd) |
| Fem – Fyra – Tre – Underkänd | 5 (Fem) | 4 (Fyra) |
You should check you have the necessary qualifications before applying. Find the specific entry requirements for your chosen programme in our degree finder.
Each application is considered individually as the personal statement is also an important part of the application. Where relevant, work experience may also be considered.
Academic entry requirements for PhD degrees
Typically, entry to PhD study is based on a masters degree in an appropriate subject.
Entry requirements vary between degree programmes and you should check you have the necessary qualifications before applying. Find the specific entry requirements for your chosen programme, as well as contact details for the relevant School/Institute, in our degree finder.
We recommend you contact potential supervisors and discuss your intended research before you apply. You will probably have to write a research proposal to apply for your PhD. Talk to your supervisor about whether you need to do this.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will also have to meet English language requirements to apply.
English language requirements vary between degree. Find the specific language requirements for your chosen programme in our degree finder.
Please note, you do not have to take a language test before you apply. If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer requesting you provide your English language test results before the start date of your programme.
You do not need to take a language test at all if you have been taught and assessed entirely in English from one of the following universities:
- University of Gothenburg
- Karolinska Institute
- Lund University
- Malmö University
- Stockholm University
- Uppsala University
Degrees taught and assessed in English must be no more than three-and-a-half years old at the beginning of your degree programme.
Applying from the EU
The latest information for prospective students from the EU can be found on our dedicated microsite.
Events
We host a variety of events throughout the year, either online or on-campus, as well as attending events across Europe. These events are a great opportunity to find out more about postgraduate study at Edinburgh and how to apply to us.
Get in touch
If you have questions please get in touch. We can help!