https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Life on a student budget doesn't have to be tough in Sweden -- follow these tips to get the most out of the experience at a low price. https://www.thelocal.se/20160817/six-money-saving-hacks-for-students-in-sweden Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:59:59 +0200 six-money-saving-hacks-for-students-in-sweden For international students, finding a suitable place to live in Sweden remains a major challenge. If a student is not eligible for a home through the university, an uncertain process starts with long queues and scammers. The Local talked to a number of international students about their experiences on the Swedish housing market. https://www.thelocal.se/20200312/swedish-student-housing-is-more-a-privilege-than-a-fairly-allocated-resource Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:57:01 +0100 swedish-student-housing-is-more-a-privilege-than-a-fairly-allocated-resource The share of international doctoral students in Stockholm has increased sharply in the past ten years, a new report shows. https://www.thelocal.se/20191031/international-doctoral-students-flocking-to-stockholm-universities Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:57:04 +0100 international-doctoral-students-flocking-to-stockholm-universities Students and researchers should get to stay in Sweden for a year after finishing their studies to look for work or start up their own business, according to new rules being proposed by the government. https://www.thelocal.se/20190923/student-job-hunters-to-get-to-stay-one-year-in-sweden-after-uni Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:08:52 +0200 student-job-hunters-to-get-to-stay-one-year-in-sweden-after-uni Three Swedish universities have made the top 100 in a prestigious global ranking – with 13 Swedish universities in the top 1000s. https://www.thelocal.se/20190816/these-are-swedens-13-best-universities-according-to-a-new-ranking Fri, 16 Aug 2019 17:09:33 +0200 these-are-swedens-13-best-universities-according-to-a-new-ranking In the past three years, the number of international university students making their way to Stockholm has increased by a staggering 20 percent – and the quality of education is not the only reason. The Local takes a closer look at the reasons why. https://www.thelocal.se/20190222/why-international-students-are-flocking-to-stockholm Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:07:03 +0100 why-international-students-are-flocking-to-stockholm Are you one of the more than 20,000 international students in Sweden? You can now benefit from a 50 percent student discount on Membership of The Local – our editor Emma Löfgren explains more. https://www.thelocal.se/20180531/studying-in-sweden-sign-up-for-half-price-student-membership-with-the-local Thu, 31 May 2018 17:58:55 +0200 studying-in-sweden-sign-up-for-half-price-student-membership-with-the-local Thousands of exchange students come to Sweden every year and then leave. But some of them come back – sometimes for good. We spoke to some of these 'boomerang students' to find out what made them want more of Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20181121/why-do-exchange-students-come-back-to-sweden Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:37:54 +0100 why-do-exchange-students-come-back-to-sweden Uppsala is a charming town north of Stockholm, and what makes it unique is the number of students. About 25 percent of the city studies at Uppsala University, and as a result many places offer good food for a price that won't break the bank. Here are five of the best. https://www.thelocal.se/20180625/five-of-the-best-student-friendly-places-to-eat-in-uppsala Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:52:55 +0200 five-of-the-best-student-friendly-places-to-eat-in-uppsala Sweden's international student body is growing, according to a new report. https://www.thelocal.se/20180522/more-international-students-are-heading-to-stockholm-heres-where-youre-all-from Tue, 22 May 2018 09:44:58 +0200 more-international-students-are-heading-to-stockholm-heres-where-youre-all-from If you're going to study in Sweden, you need to know certain words. Here are some keywords to help you brush up on your student vocabulary. https://www.thelocal.se/20180509/ten-swedish-words-you-should-know-as-a-student Wed, 09 May 2018 08:59:59 +0200 ten-swedish-words-you-should-know-as-a-student A Swedish university college must refund an American student over sub-standard teaching, after a ruling from the country's top court set a precedent for overseas students in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20180417/swedish-university-must-refund-international-student-over-sub-standard-teaching-why-this-case-matters Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:20:30 +0200 swedish-university-must-refund-international-student-over-sub-standard-teaching-why-this-case-matters