Study in Sweden
Sweden: A superb educational destination
Supritha Vijayakumar, Master’s student at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Study in Sweden Digital Ambassador, shares why Indian students should study in Sweden.
With big goals, an ambitious heart and a vision for the future, I started applying for my Master’s degree last year. I wanted to study Environmental Engineering and Sustainability. After researching intensively, I decided to pursue my Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. One year down the line, this was hands down one of the best decisions of my life. Here’s why Indian students should study in Sweden:
HIGH-LEVEL FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY
With global issues like climate change, resource overuse, energy inefficiency and carbon footprint problems, it is important to not only learn the latest technology, but also the latest sustainable technologies, no matter which field. Sweden is one of the leading countries in the world in terms of sustainability, and is a technologically and ethically advanced nation. With an education in Sweden comes knowledge of leading ways to sustainably handle the world’s problems.
TOP UNIVERSITIES
Universities like KTH Royal institute of Technology, Lund University and Chalmers University of Technology are not only some of the oldest but also some of the top ranked universities in Europe and in the world. Still, you don’t have to study at one of these to get a good education; the entire Swedish higher education system is one of the top-ranked in the world, meaning that any university you choose will uphold the highest quality standards.
FOCUS ON PRACTICAL EDUCATION
The blend between practical and theoretical learning is excellent jn Sweden. The courses are designed in such a way that you get to work in real-time projects alongside learning your course material.
Having a practical view of the course you are learning adds a lot more value than just theoretical knowledge.
SWEDISH LIFESTYLE
Sweden is a very welcoming place, and you feel at home right away. It is very diverse, and people are very accepting. People in Sweden are very independent; they have a ‘live and let live’ attitude and it’s overall a very comfortable and safe place to live and study, it is ranked as one of the world’s safest places to live in, and also ranked as one of the most ethical countries in the world.
STYLE OF EDUCATION
The education system is very flexible and you get to pick which fields you’d like to specialise and work in. The professors are very open and encouraging; they nurture and promote thinking outside the box, and are always available to help out students. The student-faculty relationship is quite informal, which makes it easier for students to approach professors anytime regarding doubts and guidance. There are guest lectures as well.
The education system is very flexible; you get to pick fields you’d like to specialise and work in. The professors are open and encouraging. They nurture thinking outside the box.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
Having a Master’s degree from the top universities in Sweden is recognised worldwide. You will not only receive a global education but also find yourself building networks and connections that range over the entire world. So, the entire world is yours to work in once your degree is complete.
PREDOMINANTLY ENGLISH-SPEAKING
There are about 900 Master’s programmes offered in English in Sweden, and around 95 per cent of Sweden’s population is fluent in English. So there is no language barrier.
GUIDANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Moving to a new country can be exciting and scary at the same time. To make sure that international students have a full picture, and to help them with their queries, Sweden has a digital ambassador programme where you can contact international students who are studying in Sweden to learn more about their experience.