Sweden is located in Nothern Europe and is bordered by Norway and Finland. This country is known for the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, a natural laser light show which is clearly visible in winter. Apart from being one of the world’s most innovative nations, it is also called the most digitally connected economy. The country is known for many novel inventions in the past like the three point seatbelt, the pacemaker, dialysis machines, adjustable wrench, ball bearings, and safety matches, and a few recent ones like Spotify, Skype, Bluetooth technology, the computer mouse. The Swedes adopt new technologies with open arms and this country is a fertile ground for developing new ideas. H&M is a Swedish brand and is doing well globally. A few other brands set up and headquartered in Sweden are Volvo, Scania, Electrolux, SKF, Sandvik, Atlas Copco IKEA etc. Did you know that the classic Hollywood actresses Ingrid Bergman and Greta Garbo are also from Sweden? If you choose Sweden as a study abroad destination, you will be in a country which has a rich and creative culture, excellent education and diverse and spectacular landscape.
During the last century, agriculture has undergone a process of intensification in the most productive areas, while remote areas and areas with adverse natural conditions are characterised by the abandonment of agriculture. The oak pastures in southern Sweden have natural and cultural values of international importance. The intensification in agriculture has led to a reduced number of grazing animals, which is a problem in the nature conservation management of the pastoral landscape.
There are about 100,000 lakes covering 9% of the land area and about 700 rivers and larger streams. The freshwater habitats range from oligotrophic clear water or humic brown water habitats to eutrophic, nutrient and species rich habitats. Along the coast, there are several archipelagos of high nature conservation value. In the north of the Baltic, the continued land-uplift creates unique coastal habitats, and the brackish water of the Baltic also leads to unique conditions for flora and fauna. Outside the mountainous region, natural habitats suitable for many species are only found in small and fragmented areas and in semi-natural habitats. These habitats harbour the highest amount of biodiversity but have decreased to a very low number and extent, resulting in the listing of approximately 20% of all assessed species on the national red list.
Overfishing, nutrient leakage and emission of hazardous substances have caused large-scale habitat changes in the marine environment and the decline of species that were formerly common. With respect to forestry, the annual logging volume of timber is bigger than ever as a result of large industrial investments. The logging of the very few remaining old-growth forest stands outside of protected areas is a serious threat to forest biodiversity. The effects of climate change, on the other hand, are most evident in the alpine region of Sweden, where forests are “climbing” up the mountain slopes, threatening species specialized in living at higher altitudes.
The economy of Sweden is a developed export-oriented economy aided by timber, hydropower …. Sweden’s investment into research and development stood, in 2007, at over 3.5% of GDP.
Sweden hosts the prestigious Nobel Prize and is known for higher education for many centuries. QS World Ranking 2012-2013 includes 5 Swedish institutions in top 200. These are the Lund University, Uppsala University, Karolinska Institute (medical school) and Stockholm School of Economics. What brings in quality and excellence in Swedish higher education is the large investment of time and money made by the government. Higher education in Sweden is through universities and university colleges who offer bachelor and master level degrees. Only the former can offer a doctoral degree.
A total of 51 higher education institutions run a variety of programs and courses. The courses are taught in English and the education also focuses on critical thinking, innovation, and interpersonal skills. The master’s programs are designed to put theory into practice by offering the students opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and part-time work. The faculty-student interactions are open and healthy thus lead to an enriching learning environment.
Studies abroad in Sweden is not cheap because the standard of living is high but many universities offer tuition fee waiver and scholarships to cover the tuition fees and living costs. Stockholm is the center of entertainment, business, culture and industry. One of the global leaders in mobile communication Ericsson is located here. The daylight in Sweden is in extremes, 18 hours in June and only 6 hours in December. Along with studies, you can work and there is no higher limit on the number of hours as long as the studies are not compromised. The internship will increase your experience and enhance the professional network. You can take up an internship through international student organizations like AISEC and IAESTE. After studies, you can extend your stay up to 6 months and within this period apply for a resident permit if you have a job offer in your hand.
Overall the Swedish environment encourages imagination, and if you choose to study abroad in Sweden, you will get a chance to contribute to the changes which Sweden gives to the rest of the world.
As an EU/EEA citizen you have the right to work in Sweden without a work and residence …. provide extra insurance coverage as a staff benefit.
The economy of Sweden is a developed export-oriented economy aided by timber, hydropower, and iron ore. These constitute the resource base of an economy oriented toward foreign trade.
The Culture of Sweden. One of the key characteristics of Swedish culture is that Swedes are egalitarian in nature, humble and find boasting absolutely unacceptable. … It is rare that you were witness a Swede demonstrating anger or strong emotion in public.
Sweden is a Scandinavian nation with thousands of coastal islands and inland lakes, along with vast boreal forests and glaciated mountains. Its principal cities, eastern capital Stockholm and southwestern Gothenburg and Malmö, are all coastal. Stockholm is built on 14 islands. It has more than 50 bridges, as well as the medieval old town, Gamla Stan, royal palaces and museums such as open-air Skansen.
Sweden’s many lakes and the gulfs of Bothnia give Sweden generally a relatively mild climate. July temperatures in Sweden average 13 to 17°C. February is usually Sweden’s coldest month, with temperatures from – 22 to -3°C. In northern Sweden, winter temperatures often drop to -30°C, sometimes even lower.
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