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English language requirements

In order to be eligible for university studies in Sweden, a student must demonstrate that they meet the English requirements for the course or programme they wish to apply for. The required level varies so it is important that you check the programme or course that you are interested in for the specific English language requirements.

If your secondary school qualifications in English are not considered to fulfill this requirement, you must submit the official results from an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS.

Upper secondary (high school) studies

Depending on where you studied, you may meet the English requirement for the course or programme you applied to through upper secondary studies. About english language requirements at universityadmissions.se.

Internationally recognised test such TOEFL or IELTS

The basic eligibility requirements for English for admission to university studies in Sweden is English 6, see english language requirements at universityadmissions.se.  for scores needed in Internationally recognised English tests. 

English proficiency from previous university studies

All relevant and updated information can be found at english language requirements at universityadmissions.se.

For more information about English proficiency requirements and exemptions, please visit University Admissions.

 

Updated: 2020-09-16 by Sofia Johansson

Page responsible: Marie Gunnarsson Ekström

Short URL: www.hkr.se/english-language-requirements

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Kristianstad University is part of the COLOURS European University Alliance, a partnership with eight other European universities.

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Contact

E-mail: info@hkr.se

Phone: +46 (0)44-2503000

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