5 Common Mistakes When Applying to Study in Sweden

Hej! This is Jed from the Philippines! In this video, I'll talk about the 5 common mistakes that students make when applying to Study in Sweden so that hopefully, you can avoid them and have a successful application!
Extra special shout-out to our awesome friend Ida over at Universityadmissions.se for helping us with the information in this video!
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Country-Specific Information -Bachelor's Studies: universityadmissions.se/en/apply-to-bachelors/provide-application-documents-bachelors/country-instructions/general-document-information/
Country-Specific Information - Master's Studies: universityadmissions.se/en/apply-to-masters/provide-application-documents-masters/country-instructions/
Submitting Your Documents - universityadmissions.se/en/apply-to-masters/provide-application-documents-masters/submitting-your-documents/
Documents for Bachelor's Studies - universityadmissions.se/en/apply-to-bachelors/provide-application-documents-bachelors/
Documents for Master's Studies - universityadmissions.se/en/apply-to-masters/provide-application-documents-masters/
English Language Requirements for Your Country of Study - universityadmissions.se/en/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/#check-the-information-for-your-country-of-study
Submitting Officially-Issued Documents - universityadmissions.se/en/apply-to-masters/provide-application-documents-masters/your-documents-must-be-officially-issued/
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Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
00:50 #1 Not Reading the Country Specific Information
01:34 #2 Not Submitting the Correct Documents for the English Requirement
02:11 #3 Not Submitting Officially Issued Documents
02:41 #4 Missing Document Pages
03:26 #5 Submitting Documents in Black and White Copies
04:01 Bonus Mistake - Only Submitting Your Highest Attained Degree
04:41 Last Reminder - Submit Your Documents Early!
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[@catharinabarbosa9937]

Important pieces of advice!! 🤟Buy your winter boots tho

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

Yes I will buy my winter boots soon! Learned from the mistake already 🤣 // Jed

[@nnekaodoemene9759]

Thank you again for this. I just ticked each point as I listened to you😊

[@danialexg.d.9944]

I'm just fixing my diploma and will translate it, need to go to office, I hope to not miss the deadline. Also I'm studying for English test TOEFL and will do it as soon as possible 🙂online. So yes, I'm on my path to Sweden 😘☺☺☺☺ feel EXCITED!!!!!

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

Hello Dani! That is great news! Please make sure that you don’t miss the deadlines for uploading your documents. Here’s a guide for you: universityadmissions.se/en/key-dates-and-deadlines/autumn-semester-dates/ Best of luck! // Jed

[@du019sccp]

What subject are you planning to study?? Good luck on the TOEFL test!! ☺️

[@danialexg.d.9944]

@study in Sweden @du19 Thank you! Environmental things, ecology, green energy, something like that. Aww im struggling with the Diploma. I have a very important question! Am I need only to Transcript it in official way, with notarius and everything in legal way? Or it need to be sent to the ministry of education and legalize the diploma in english way? The legalization will take time, I could miss the deadline

[@du019sccp]

@@danialexg.d.9944 uh, I don't know where you come from, but here in Brazil we need to send our diplomas and certificates written in portuguese to a "official translator", like, a professional recognized by our government to translate documents. If your native language is English, then I think you should just send them.

[@danialexg.d.9944]

@@du019sccp everything is ok:) i asked universityadmissions and they no need legalisation and such prodecudes, only translation. On Monday, will be ready translated:) yeeessss/Bulgaria. Are you going to study in Sweden, too, now?:))

[@elienecarvalho724]

Very very important! Thank you!😉

[@minhkhangnguyen466]

Very useful!!! Thank you Jed

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

You’re welcome Bin! 🤩 // Jed

[@bearrrobles]

Great tips 💯 Thank you!

[@ridgeyvessantos2809]

Thank you for the info sir. You are such an inspiration. Plus, you’re so handsome 😍

[@ahinsamadumali1888]

Can I know which one from following universities will give me a greater chance of getting accepted and a scholarship 1. Karolinska institute 2. University of Gothenburg 3. Lund University 4. Linkoping University 5. Linnaeus University I am a MBBS doctor with GPA of 2.8, WAM- 54% and 3 yr work experience. Thanks in advance 😊.

[@Scos407]

I am not sure if it is in this page, but I saw one where a 4-year bachelor's degree was accepted from the Philippines. He just followed instruction from individual universities. Can you please point me to the right direction?

[@oluwasegunfabiyi9132]

What can I do if what I studied in my first degree is not what I what I want to study in my masters? Can I study what I have work experience with?

[@HailayTesfamariam]

Thanks For your Information .

[@maggic516]

Hello! Thank you for mentioning the most common mistakes. I'm thinking of pursuing a master's in Sweden, but I'm concerned about the financial cost. How did you personally manage to overcome this issue, if you don't mind me asking?

[@yemijosephine]

Thank you for the tips! I find them quite helpful. Please may you help with a bit of guidance for the application of SI scholarship ?

[@osei-kufuorbenjamin3422]

Can you please help me with less competitive courses to study in a master's degree which I can select from and stand the chance of getting admitted in Sweden?

[@maranattta]

Thank you for the valuable info. I’d like to ask for countries who require students documents to be sent directly from the university, does the school send it online as mail or is this done through FedEx or DHL deliveries alone. Please I’d like to know

[@sheryl5076]

Hi, how about applying for the scholarship with a Nigerian certificate but Filipino passport? Which countries guidelines do I follow?

[@SandraOfori-vj7gx]

Your nationality is what is needed not WHERE you attained the degree.

[@rudyteacher3276]

Huwag kalimutan ang iyong bota Jed. Query: I have scoured through the courses that I am interested in and can not find a space where they speak about recognition of prior learning. Does this mean I have to apply for a bachelors instead of a masters? I have been working in my sector for 7 years with a bachelors degree. I want to further my studies. How can I go about this? I tried contacting admission.se the go to contact page does not work on the site. HELP!!

[@rudyteacher3276]

I have checked my country specifics and that is why I am asking.

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

Hi Rudy! Initially, I wasn’t qualified as well since I only had a 4-year bachelor's from the PH. I got in touch with the Swedish universities I was interested in applying to and some of them had an additional step called “recognition of prior learning” which is your way of proving that you are eligible to study in Sweden even if you don’t meet some requirements. As far as I know, Malmö University, KTH, Stockholm University, and Linneaus University are the schools that offer this (the information on how to apply through RPL can be found on their websites, not on Universityadmissions.se), but other universities may offer it as well. I highly suggest getting in touch with the university you’re interested in and explaining your situation! and yes! nakabili an ako ng bota! 😁 // Jed

[@rudyteacher3276]

@@StudyinSwedenOfficial Thank you Jed fir the response. Really appreciate it.

[@olufemigeorgemathsforhighs6054]

(1) Great information, John. 10q. (2) I want to apply for Msc Data Science or Msc Embedded systems; is it less competitive and which Universities have high acceptance rate for these courses?

[@NishaniKumaratunge]

hello dr,I had a mistake when applying for the universities.My surname and birthday was incorrected.How can I CORRECT them.My agent has done it unfortunately

[@2008studios]

Does the medium of instruction letter from the university have an expiry date? I have one which I took 5 years back can I still use it?

[@bryankimutai]

What if you only have a black and white copy of your transcripts and they have been notarized by a notary public in colour ,Does this mean your application has been automatically disqualified?

[@evelinetjongarero4576]

What are the best vasities for international students?

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

It really depends on what type of program you want to pursue. This blog post might help! studyinsweden.se/blogs/2017/11/25/choosing-university/ See you in Sweden! // Jed

[@lakmalikumarasingha8816]

How to re name my name spelling mistakes please help me

[@HealthyNutrition_therapy]

Thank you so much.

[@PrabhatSingh-yw3mh]

Thank you 🙏

[@_ifly]

I didn't found PhD specific information in your links is there any links about PhD in Computer Science or Software engineering.

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

Hej Hej, so glad to hear you are interested in studying in Sweden. Studying a PhD is actually quite a bit different from studying a Bachelor or Masters in Sweden! To find out why, check out the link below, which introduces you to PhD Studies in Sweden. Best of luck! 😊 //Tina studyinsweden.se/plan-your-studies/degree-programmes/phd-programmes

[@lauraolarte6082]

Hey, I'm a little confused about the format of the documents I must upload. No PDF is allowed?

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

Hello Laura! You can upload them in PDF format. // Jed

[@mikearejola1936]

Noted! Thank you, and have a nice day!

[@yenyrodas7438]

My univeristy doesnt exist anymore. Do you think i can still apply for scholarship? Thx

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

Hello! This is quite tricky. I would say that its still possible as long as you can still get the required documents from them. I would suggest getting in touch with University Admissions directly to be sure! // Jed

[@noran3379]

I dont see my country( syria) listed in the eligible countries so what can i do ?

[@SandraOfori-vj7gx]

Look for other scholarship opportunities.

[@noran3379]

@@SandraOfori-vj7gx i did thanks for replying Blesses⚘⚘⚘

[@SandraOfori-vj7gx]

@@noran3379 You are welcome.

[@olaoluwamamora]

Thank you

[@jhovy2282]

Hi Jed!how can I get in touch with you for more inquiries and help?(ofcourse if its okej for u) Thanks in advance!Ingat!🇵🇭💞

[@klklk431]

Hi! I've uploaded all the documents and would like some feedback, how do I do that? :)

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

Hello Alice! Congratulations on uploading your documents! You're a step closer to studying in Sweden! You can send an email to University Admissions if you have any questions about some documents you have uploaded. Best of luck! // Jed

[@klklk431]

@@StudyinSwedenOfficial thank you so much!

[@cherrynim4388]

Kabayan.... Needed ba talaga ang Educational degree.. What if. Hs graduate lng.... My chance ba ako mkapasa mkatrabaho jan

[@clionpzg]

Omg your voice 😍

[@evelinetjongarero4576]

He speaks do eloquently..

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

Thank you for the sweet and kind words 🤩 // Jed

[@WinterSsaber]

TY) And don't forget to get proper boots ;)

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

I will! had to learn my lesson the hard way 🥶 // Jed

[@FarahJavaid-Psychologist]

I am confused about the documents. I already have done MS/18 years education from Pakistan. Now i am applying for master's program. I need to show my MS document? Is it positive point or the negative point for SI scholarship or admission

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

Hello Farah! When applying for master's studies, your eligibility and merit rating will be based on your bachelor's degree, so make sure that you upload that. Mentioning that you have a master's degree could be a positive point when you include it in your CV for SI Scholarship application, or if any the university you are applying to asks for additional documents as well (CV, motivation letter etc.) Hope this helps! // Jed

[@FarahJavaid-Psychologist]

@@StudyinSwedenOfficial thank you for quick reply. Means master degree is yhe plus point for scholarship. 🙂

[@8th.Wonder]

Thanks man... Go get your boots though

[@StudyinSwedenOfficial]

Haha thanks for the reminder! // Jed

[@poetrynova]

What the heck is this? Basically you can sum up '5 mistakes' in one and tell people to get their shit done properly. If you can't even provide your own personal documents the way they are required you shouldn't go abroad at all.