Qualifying courses in Swedish

Education facts

Code: BES01

This course package is in the first application round, intended for Non-EU residents. This course package has the aim to make students eligible and prepare them for university studies with Swedish as the language of instruction. To take this course package you need to already know Swedish at the A1 level (CEFR). It finishes at the C1 level. The course package consists of: Intensive Introductory Course in Swedish, 7.5 ECTS credits (requires A1 level Swedish according to the CEFR-scale when you start). Course code: 761G34 Qualifying Course in Swedish, 30 ECTS credits (requires A2 level Swedish according to the CEFR-scale when you start). Course code: 761G35 Qualifying Course in Swedish: academic and professional language, 30 ECTS credits (requires B2 level Swedish according to the CEFR-scale when you start). Course code: 761G36 The Intensive introductory course in Swedish starts at the beginning of August, autumn semester, or in the beginning of January, spring semester. The courses are intensive full-time courses. During the first semester students should acquire a basic knowledge of Swedish and develop their language proficiency as well as gaining familiarity with Swedish society and the Swedish educational system. They should acquire a rapidly progressing knowledge of essential basic grammar as well as a functional and relevant vocabulary. During the second semester students should acquire an academic and professional knowledge of Swedish as well as gaining familiarity with Swedish society and the Swedish educational system. They should acquire a rapidly progressing knowledge of grammar as well as an expanded vocabulary. When you have completed the second semester of the Qualifying Course in Swedish, you will fulfill the general requirements for university studies in Swedish. Application procedure Make sure that you meet with the admission requirements for the course. Check the information on application procedure and documentation for the undergraduate level, at www.universityadmissions.se. Apply at www.universityadmissions.se. Submit all documentation to University admissions in Sweden, following the instructions on www.universityadmissions.se.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for undergraduate studies and English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6) and Swedish corresponding to level A1, 7,5 ECTS credits in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or equivalent. For the course 761G36 Qualifying Education in Swedish: Academic and professional language use 25 ECTS credits passed from Qualifying education in Swedish, 30 ECTS credits or equivalent or passed admissions test or equivalent is required. Exemption from Swedish 3

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.

• Qualifying courses in Swedish

  Linköping University

  Linköping

  Start date: 2 August 2027

  End date: 11 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %