The new educational structure

The new structure of programmes and qualifications

These changes came into force on 1 January 2007 and take effect from 1 July 2007.

A new system of credits. In the new system one year of full-time study for 40 weeks will correspond to 60 credits. The number of credits awarded for each course will be determined on the basis of the work normally required to attain the course objectives.

In recalculating the previous credit system to the new credits, every credit awarded in the old system will be equated with 1.5 credits. The outcome in terms of student support will be that 1.5 credits will correspond to one week of full-time study and will entitle students to financial support for one week.

Information about the Swedish structure of Qualifications is available at the website of the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education. Here you will also find further information about first, second and third cycle qualifications.