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STEPS TO ADMISSION IN SWEDEN

Pakistani Students in Sweden

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STEP 1 Document Attestation

The Very First Step is to get your documents Attested. Required Verifications and Attestations are as follows.

Attestation from Relevant Board

Matric Certificate (SSC- Secondary School Certificate) Intermediate- FSc Certificate (HSC- Higher Secondary School Certificate) both will be attested from Relevant Board (The Board from where you have done your Matric and Intermediate)

Attestation from IBCC

Inter Board Committee of Chairmen Matric and Intermediate Certificates needs to be attested from IBCC

Attestation from HEC

Documents to be attested from HEC Bachelors Degree Bachelors Transcripts (All Pages needs to be attested) Provisional Letter (A letter issued in case if you have not received your degree from university, this document is mandatory for admission if you do not have degree) You need to attest Photo copies and originals also (You will be asked by university to show your original documents after being in Sweden) Masters Degree Masters Transcript (all Pages)

Provisional Letter (Letter Issued by university in case if you are not issued with degree), you are supposed to attest it so that your application will be considered by evaluation staff of Studera. English Proficiency Certificate (See Step 3 for detail of English Language Requirements)

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General Entry requirements STEP 2 General Entry Requirement

To meet the entry requirements for second cycle (postgraduate/Master's) studies, you must: have been awarded a 4 years Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognized university. The HEI (Higher Education Institution) must be listed in the latest edition of the International Handbook of Universities.

Have been awarded a 2 years bachelors degree and then a 2 years masters degree, for admission to masters programme you need to prove that you have a total of 16 years of Qualifications.

Note: you are Ineligible: If you have a 2 years Bachelors Degree you do not meet requirements for admission in masters programme, but you can apply for Bachelors Programme.

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English Language Requirement STEP 3 English Language Requirement

You are required to provide to a proof that you can read write speak and understand English You must be able to demonstrate proficiency in English by means of an internationally recognized test, e. g. TOEFL, IELTS or the equivalent. Check the website of the HEI where you would like to study for more information about language requirements. Some students may be exempt from submitting formal test evidence. See Exemptions.

Exemption for Pakistan

Pakistani students are exempt from submitting formal test evidence. If you are a Students with Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Science or Technology from India or Pakistan. Even if you fall in the category of Exemption, you are required to submit a written proof from your Ex University that the mode of teaching at university is English. Note: HEC do not attest any English Proficiency Certificate.

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Specific Entry Requirement STEP 4 Specific Entry Requirement

In addition to the requirements described above there may be specific entry requirements stipulated by a HEI and/or department. You can find more information directly from the University web site. Do not miss to look into the specific requirements of Programme in which you are applying. Specific Entry requirements are different for different programme e.g MS Computer Science, 120 hp

Applicants are expected to have a bachelor's degree with a major in computer science, information technology, software engineering or computer engineering, including the equivalent of at least 30 ECTS credits, i.e. one semester of full-time study, in mathematics. Alternatively a bachelor's degree with a minor in computer science or related subject area, a minimum of 60 ECTS credits in computer-related subjects (e.g. programming, data structures, databases, software engineering, computer hardware, computer networks) and a minimum of 30 ECTS credits in mathematics (e.g. continuous and discrete mathematics, statistics). MS Business Administration, 120 hp A bachelors degree in Business Administration or Economics with at least 90 credits, i.e. three semesters of studies, in business administration or economics or the equivalent. Each applicant must enclose a Letter of Intent written in English, explaining why they want to study this programme, and a summary of their bachelors essay or project. If applicants hold a degree that does not include a bachelors essay or project, their Letter of Intent should describe previous studies and any academic activities that are related to the masters programme or the programme applied for.

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STEP 4 (B) Specific Entry Requirement Special Documents

Specific Entry Requirement / Special Documents

As I mentioned above different programmes have different specific requirements, Some times it is mandatory to attach the following documents Letter of Intent / Statement of Purpose CV / resume Experience Letter (from Ex Employer) Letter of Recommendation ( from professor or employer ) Attach the documents according to programme requirements. Do not attach extra documents if they are not required.

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STEP 5 Detail of Documents that you will be submitting

A photo copy of first two pages of Passport or English translation of your NIC (If you do not have passport yet apply for it, or you can get your NIC translated from court offices, do not forget to get it stamped from notary public )

Proof of Identification (Passport / English of NIC) Educational Certificates (Matric, Fsc, Bsc, MSc) Degrees and Transcripts English Language Proof, English Proficiency Certificate/ Ielts / tofel Letter of Intent / Statement of Purpose (Sample) Resume (Only If Required) Letter of recommendation (Only if required) Experience Letter (Only if required) Arrange / Sort the documents in this order 1. Cover sheet 2. Certificates and diplomas (Highest degree to lowest) 3. Transcripts of completed courses and grades (including course list). If possible, sort them in reverse chronological order, i. e. the most recent on top 4. Proof of English language skills. 5. Proof that you meet the specific entry requirements. a. SOP (If required) b. CV (If required) c. Letter of Recommendation (If required) d. Etc (Send only if required) 6. A copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph or some other document of identification Sort the documents in the same order as stated in this list and send them in one envelope to the address stated on the cover sheet. Only send one set of documents. Avoid using staplers, paper clips, and documents printed on both sides. You are always welcome if you have any questions regarding Admissions. For help and Support regarding admissions in Sweden Join Pakistani Students in Sweden Compiled by: Basit Aziz

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