Some Effects that we saw in 2020:

No face-to-face teaching or exams: Classes resume online to reduce the spread of the virus across the country. Exams postponed or held in different ways.

Restrictions on immigration: Many countries are restricting international travel. Only nationals or permanent residents are allowed in, save for important exceptions.

Eligibility for admission: Delays in earning your high school diplomas or college degrees can affect your ability to meet the minimum eligibility requirements.

Admission procedures and application deadlines: Universities may temporarily change their admissions processes and postpone application deadlines or semester start dates.

Looking Ahead to 2021

• Some clinical trials in Phase 1 have reported positive results towards the development of a Covid 19 vaccine. 
• Sweden launched a Coronavirus stimulus package of 300 billion Swedish crowns ($30.94 billion) to help boost the economy.
• Countries are starting to re-open businesses in a phased manner as they get better at social distancing, detecting Covid-19 patients through increased testing, and ramping up healthcare systems.

Sweden is considered a very safe country for international students in general. Acts of crime against Asians and Africans have been low, and people are generally polite and respectful.

But no matter which country you go to, there will be some people who are not very fond of immigrants. You are bound to face some level of racism everywhere. But overall, safety is guaranteed when it comes to studying in Sweden for international students.

The first thing that comes to our mind when we think about studying abroad or settling in a particular country is this: 

What is the salary range I can expect in this country for my career line?:

Here’s the general salary range that one can expect in Sweden annually: 136,800 SEK (lowest average) to 2,412,000 SEK (highest average).

This would convert to 16,450 USD (lowest average) to 290,000 USD (highest average)

The median salary in Sweden is 61,200 USD. This means that more than 50% of the Swedish population earns less than this amount.

But again, salary relies on two factors:

• Your career line
• Years of experience 

Also, do note that the annual salary increment in Sweden is around 6% on average.

But it would be best not to concern yourself too much with these details. You can get substantial salary hikes in your company, provided it is a startup with a lot of incoming investment, and you are one of the major contributors to the company. 

The business landscape is rapidly changing, so worrying about increments would be unnecessary. 

SWEDEN SALARY CALCULATOR:

Here’s a salary calculator for your specific job role: https://teleport.org/cities/stockholm/salaries/ 

Note: Taxes in Sweden can be over 30% for moderate salaries, and it can be over 50% if your salary crosses a certain limit. This number changes periodically, so it’s better for you to check at the time of your relocation.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN SWEDEN: 

Job hunting can be difficult in Sweden, but the salaries are high, and the work culture is said to be hospitable and highly collaborative. 

• As a foreigner, your chances of landing a job would increase if you know and understand the language well.
• The Swedish company who might hire you would have to explain why they hired an expatriate over a native Swede, and hence, you would have to stand out in one way or another.
• The most popular websites in Sweden for job hunting are indeed.com, metro job, and Linkedin.
• It is recommended to have a Swedish version of your resume and CV even if you are only applying for English-speaking jobs. Also, remember to stick a passport-sized photo of yourself in the top right corner of the resume.
• Work culture in Sweden is pretty informal, yet you would have to go in formal attire when attending interviews.
• According to a survey, 6/10 times informal networking helped land a job rather than the traditional route. So start networking soon. Start here.

In-Demand Jobs in Sweden:

• pharmacist
• senior high school teacher
• civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers
• chemists
• vocational teachers
• software and system developers
• dentists, doctors, and nurses

University professors: http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=209&loctype=1

Entry Requirements for a Ph.D. from a Swedish university is as follows:

• The previous degree completed must be in the same field of study. 
• The applicant must also submit the thesis submitted in the previous degree along with the application.
• Might require proficiency in both English and Swedish language since some seminars could be conducted in Swedish.

Swedish  Institute Scholarship: The Swedish Institute (SI), a government agency, offers scholarships each year for international students and researchers coming to Sweden.

SWEDISH INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS :

The program is open to applicants from selected countries on the OECD/DAC list who have work and leadership experience. To know if your country in on the list click on the link : https://www.oecd.org/dac/financing-sustainable-development/development-finance-standards/DAC_List_ODA_Recipients2018to2020_flows_En.pdf

Scholarships At Sweden

• University Scholarship : Universities offer a range of different scholarship programmes for international students to help cover tuition fees or living costs. To know about the Scholarship do visit the University website and check if you are eligible for it.
• Other Scholarship :  Scholarships are given by associations, foundations and other organizations offer scholarships or travel grants for studies in Sweden. Some of them are:
• Rotary International district and global grants

• UNESCO Fellowships

• Open Society Foundation fellowships and scholarships

• The World Bank Scholarship and Fellows Program

• The Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership scholarships

• Educations.com “Study a Master’s in Europe” scholarship

You Should know about Application to Sweden Universities

1. All applications are processed through Sweden’s central application portal i e. Universityadmissions.se
2. Application deadline 
   1. Round 1: Autumn semester deadline mid-January 
   2. Round 1: Spring semester deadline is mid-August
   3. Round 2: Autumn semester deadline mid-April
   4. Round 2: Spring semester deadline is mid-October 
3. Application fee is SEK 900 (7060 INR) that you need to pay during application. With one application, you can apply for up to 8 bachelor’s or 4 master’s programmers at different universities around Sweden.

Step by Step Application Process :

Step 1: Finding out what are the documents that you need to submit

Step 2: Checking for special instructions for my country of study (For eg.Education Qualification)

Step 3: Making sure the  documents are officially issued

Step 4: Submitting your English documentation ( internationally recognized English test)

Step 5: Submitting all your  documents can be done online

• Certificates and diplomas of your completed degree(s) from your country/countries of study.Official Certified certificate
• Transcripts of completed courses and grades
• Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS,TOEFL or PTE)
• Proof that you meet the specific entry requirements (check your university’s website for information regarding the specific entry requirements for the course or programme you have applied to)
•  In order to speed up the processing of your application, a copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph, or some other identification document needs to be attached

Application Fee and Cost of living Expenses

A standard range of tuition fees per year for various subjects

Please Note: Tuition fees in Sweden vary depending upon the subject. The average fee for a master’s programme is SEK 129,000/year