The Swedish Welfare State Model

Education facts

Code: SVGE20

With Sweden and the Swedish welfare state as the starting point, the course will focus on different welfare state concepts and discuss the contemporary scenarios and changes in the welfare states of Europe and North America. The distinctive features of the ?Nordic Model? will be examined, as well as the characteristics which have distinguished the Swedish model. We will look at specific aspects of Sweden?s welfare system, including the labour market, education system, health care, family policy and the pension system. Finally, we will look at the effects of Europeanisation and globalisation and how they affect the welfare state model. The course is conducted in English and although it has been designed with exchange students in mind, all students wishing to gain a broad understanding of the Swedish welfare state model are very welcome to attend.

Entry requirements

In order to be admitted the student must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• The Swedish Welfare State Model

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 13 December 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %