Sweden
The University of Warwick is a popular destination for Swedish students choosing to study overseas. We welcome applications for our Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research courses. If you need any advice or guidance on the qualifications below, our Europe Team are here to help as well as our network of Agents and Representatives. Contact them at eurusca@warwick.ac.uk
English Language
If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification to demonstrate your ability. This could be an IELTS or TOEFL examination, for example. Further information for the English Language requirements can be found below:
Undergraduate English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window
Postgraduate English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window
Entry Requirements
Warwick IFPLink opens in a new window:For information on entry requirements for the Warwick International Foundation Programme, please visit their website.
UndergraduateLink opens in a new window: The below requirements are based on the Higher Education Preparatory Diploma being from within one of the six higher education preparatory programmes streams:
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A Level |
Högskoleförberedande examen (Higher Education Preparatory Diploma) OR Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg fran Gymnasleskolan (Upper Secondary School Certificate) |
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A*A*A* |
Pass the overall qualification, including obtaining grade A in 2400 credits with no subjects below C. |
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A*A*A |
Pass the overall qualification, including obtaining grade A in 2200 credits with no subjects below C. |
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A*AA |
Pass the overall qualification, including obtaining grade A in 2000 credits with no subjects below C. |
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AAA |
Pass the overall qualification, including obtaining grade A in 1700 credits with no subjects below C. |
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AAB |
Pass the overall qualification, including obtaining grade A in 1400 credits with no subjects below C and grade B in a further 800 credits. |
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ABB |
Pass the overall qualification, including obtaining grade A in 1100 credits with no subjects below C and grade B in a further 700 credits. |
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BBB |
Pass the overall qualification, including obtaining grade A in 800 credits with no subjects below C and grade B in a further 1000 credits. |
Subject specific grades:
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A-Level |
Numerical |
Letter |
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A* |
20,00 |
A |
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A |
17,50 |
B |
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B |
15,00 |
C |
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Specific A Level subject required: |
Swedish subject and level equivalent |
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Maths |
Mathematics 4 |
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Biology |
Biology 2 |
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Chemistry |
Chemistry 2 |
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Physics |
Physics 3 |
PostgraduateLink opens in a new window:
Typically we require a Kandidatexamen (min 180 credits) from a recognised institution, for entry onto our postgraduate courses, with the following equivalencies:
| UK Classification | Grading System UG (VG-U) | Grading System 5U (5-U) | Grading System AF (A-F) |
| 1st | 80 credits including a minimum of 110 credits at VG and 70 credits at G. | 5 out of 5/ AB / Med beröm godkänd (Pass with distinction) | 180 credits including a minimum of 100 credits at A and 80 credits at B |
| 2:1 | 180 credits including a minimum of 90 credits at VG and 90 credits at G. | 4 out of 5/ BA / Icke utan beröm godkänd (Pass with merit) | 180 credits with a minimum of B in all credits. |
| 2:1 | 180 credits including a minimum of 40 credits at VG and 140 credits at G. | 3 out of 5/ / B / Godkänd (Pass) | 180 credits with a minimum of C in all credits. |