First, determine the project.
You need to determine the school you want to apply for and the major you want to enter. Colleges and universities can choose more than one, but the majors need to be guaranteed, because the materials to be prepared are more common in schools and the majors are basically different.
The application for international students in Sweden is unified on the Universityadmissions, and all the required items can be found directly on it, so you can directly get most of the information you want by entering the name of the object you are interested in.
Second, the query requirements
To understand the requirements for admission, you need information from the missions of a comprehensive university and the official website of the university. Formal demands will be made sooner or later. You can start preparing according to the requirements of previous years, because most of them are the same.
When you ask further questions, if there are any differences, you should revise and supplement them, so it won't take long. If you have any questions, you can directly consult the school and send an email to explain what you want to know.
Third, prepare the application.
The specific preparation needs to start early, especially the language, depending on the teaching language you choose. Swedish and English have the same broad scope of application. When you decide, you can enter the formal training, which can start half a year in advance.
And academic materials need to be sent to the school; The preparation of documents can be written with the help of the intermediary, which can better grasp the requirements of the school. I suggest you submit your application as soon as possible, which will give you more time.
Fourth, wait for the result.
The application will be open for at least two rounds, and everyone will submit the application according to their own preparation progress, and the results will be distributed within a period of time. It will take 1-2 months to receive the audit results one after another.
Among the offer received, only when you choose the one you are most satisfied with and pay the specified fee can you be eligible for formal admission, and other admission invitations need to be answered one by one.
Further reading: list of accommodation methods for studying in Sweden
First, apply for residence directly.
Most schools will provide students with the choice of dormitory, and China and foreign students will be eligible to apply by email. I suggest you log in and fill out the application form after you get the admission email, and the success rate is very high.
Generally, the dormitory scale will be relatively small, which can meet everyone's basic needs and the rent will be cheaper. The basic monthly rent of water and electricity will be around 3,000 yuan, which is a more suitable choice for students and the overall environment is relatively safe.
Second, share with friends.
Of course, you can choose to share a room. Be very careful when choosing a roommate, because it will directly affect your daily life here. It is generally recommended to choose acquaintances, because this will at least have a basic understanding and better communication.
The advantage of sharing is that you can share all the living expenses equally. Everyone will have a relatively independent life in daily life, but they can help each other at ordinary times, which will be more helpful to adapt to the new life. In this way, in addition to paying the rent, you need to arrange utilities and other expenses, about 3000-5000 yuan.
Third, live with the landlord.
Boarding is also a common way, so that everyone has the opportunity to enter the local family, and life will be guided. This will be a suitable choice for students with poor self-care ability, because they can arrange life for everyone.
Households providing boarding services are all managed by institutions. Only when they meet the requirements can they accept applications from international students, and they will be strictly supervised. Students will be punished if they complain, and the rent will be around 5000.
Fourth, live in a single room by yourself.
You can also choose to rent your own house, with one room, one living room and complete kitchen and bathroom. Although the price will be a little more expensive, 4500-6500 yuan a month plus rent, individuals will have completely independent space and their lives will not be disturbed.
Moreover, it is not inconvenient for everyone to entertain guests for free, and cooking by themselves is also a popular choice, saving food and beverage expenses. Either way, there will be pros and cons, and everyone can confirm it according to their own needs.
Extended reading: introduction to studying in Sweden
I. Clothing
It is very cheap to buy clothes in Sweden, and the quality is very good. It often rains in Sweden, so waterproof clothes are generally sold well here, and shoes should be waterproof here. Sweden is generally not very cold in winter, because there is heating in the room. You don't need to bring those thick sweaters. You must bring a hat and gloves. The outdoor temperature is still a little low. You can also bring two thick coats. It is also necessary to wear a thick coat when going out in winter. When you come to study in Sweden, you should bring two clothes every season. Although clothes in Sweden are very cheap, the weather here is changeable, so you should take some clothes for backup. If you have formal clothes in China, bring them with you, so you don't have to buy them temporarily on formal occasions.
Second, food.
Although there are still many local cuisines in Sweden, some students are still not used to Swedish food. You can bring some domestic sauces, and some domestic sauces are also bought in supermarkets in Sweden. If you don't have much luggage, you can bring a smaller rice cooker to cook and stew. Even if you don't like the food here, you can cook by yourself. The opening hours of Swedish shops are very short. They usually start at 10 in the morning and finish at 3 pm, which is not friendly to students and office workers at all. They can only go shopping in their spare time.
Third, live.
In different schools in Sweden, their dormitory situation is different, which is reflected in the price and dormitory specifications. Swedish schools also need to apply for dormitories, and you can live in cheaper dormitories if you apply early. Internet life in the school dormitory is also free, and there is no need to pay extra internet fees. If renting your own house is more expensive, if you want to live near the school or have convenient transportation, the rent is generally more expensive.
Fourth, ok
If you live in the dormitory of the school, you can go directly to the classroom. If you rent a house outside, you can go to school by bus or by bike. It's expensive to buy a bicycle, but you can buy it second-hand, which is much cheaper.