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Information for students from Sweden

 

Welcome

Queen Mary has a long history of welcoming students from around the World. Over the years, many thousands of international students have graduated from the college and gone on to pursue successful careers. Today, we are home to students from more than 100 different countries. This diversity contributes to a lively and welcoming community which should make you feel comfortable and at home.

One of the largest colleges of the University of London and one of the few with fully integrated teaching, research and residential facilities, our setting gives you the benefits both of a large campus environment and of the countless academic and social opportunities of London.

 

Financing your studies

EU students applying to study at undergraduate level may be eligible for a loan to cover their tuition fees at Queen Mary, please see the Undergraduate Fees and Finance page for more details.

EU students can also apply for various studentships and bursaries for postgraduate study, please go to Postgraduate Studentships for more information.

 

Popular courses at Queen Mary

There are currently 72 students from Sweden at Queen Mary studying a range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and including students on exchange programmes. Popular choices include:

  • Law (LLM and LLB)
  • Business and Management
  • Medicine
  • Journalism
  • Dentistry
  • Economics and Finance
  • Biological and Chemical Sciences
  • Physics
  • Politics
  • Engineering

 

Erasmus/Study Abroad Programme

Students interested in attending Queen Mary through the Erasmus programme, please visit the Erasmus website.

If your university does not have an Erasmus exchange programme with Queen Mary, you can apply directly to our Study Abroad programme. This is for overseas students who would like to study with us for one or two semesters, with credit transferring to your home university. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their home institution will accept credits earned.

 

Meet Queen Mary, University of London Representatives

Queen Mary staff regularly travel overseas to meet, counsel and interview interested students. If you wish to meet with one of our representatives and would like to see our schedule of events please refer to: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/events/index.html )

 

Queen Mary contact details

The Queen Mary contact for students from Sweden is:

International Office

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066

Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 5556

Email: International Office

 

In-country representatives

Queen Mary does not currently have any representatives based in Sweden. However, you can contact the British Council who will give you advice on studying in the UK. You can find their contact details in Useful Contacts.

 

Entry requirements

 

Recognition of Swedish Qualifications for Undergraduate Entry

Academic:

QM accepts Swedish students holding a good Fullstandigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan or Avgangsbetyg for a Bachelor’s Programme.

Please refer to the prospectus and department web sites for individual subject A-level and IB requirements.

 

English:

Please see the Entry Level Guidelines for English Language for full details.

Students with A-levels or IB will not require IELTS or TOEFL

 

For details on the University of London External Diploma/Degree transfers, please click here.

For information on applying to study for an undergraduate course at Queen Mary, please refer to Undergraduate study

 

Recognition of Swedish Qualifications for Graduate Entry

 

Master's degrees (all one year)

Academic:

QM accepts students holding a Swedish Bachelor’s degree or the Kandidatexamen as well as the Jrkesexamen for a Master’s entry.

The exact requirements will depend on the programme you are applying for but QM generally considers applicants with a combination of G (Godkänd) grades and VG (Väl godkänd) grades from a recognised university. Case specific decisions are made for students holding other post-school qualifications.

Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and students may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower level degree if they have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.

 

English:

Please see the Entry Level Guidelines for English Language for full details.

 

For information on applying to study for a postgraduate programme at Queen Mary, please refer to postgraduate study.

 

Research degree (MPhil/PhD: 3 years)

Academic:

QM accepts Swedish students holding a Master’s degree/Professional Master’s, a Magisterexamen or a Licentiatexamen for a research degree

Some departments also accept student with a First or Upper Second Class Bachelor’s degree.

 

English:

Please see the Entry Level Guidelines for English Language for full details.

 

For information on applying to study for a postgraduate programme at Queen Mary, please refer to postgraduate study.

 

Useful contacts

The British Council provides comprehensive advice on many aspects of study in the UK. Their website includes information on application procedures - including a sample UCAS form, guidance for completing the on-line UCAS application, funding etc.  

Visit: www.britishcouncil.org/sweden

 

There is a British Council Office in Stockholm but it is not open to the public.

For enquiries please contact the British Council on:

Tel:                  +44 (0)161 957 7755

Fax:                +44 (0)161 957 7762

E-mail:           general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org

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