Undergraduate academic requirements
- Upper Secondary School Certificate (High School Certificate), or equivalent
Degree type
Master's
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee120,000SEK
- Start dateAug
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What the University West says about their program:
Are you active, curious and have a drive for change? Prepare for a leading role in the transition to Industry 4.0. You’ll learn to lead, develop and organise digital change within business and industry. As a leader, you’ll facilitate ongoing and inclusive learning and collaboration. Your English-taught programme is founded on the principals of work integrated learning. You’ll build hands-on experience in how knowledge is created, disseminated and implemented sustainably in digitalised organisations.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognised university in a relevant field.
English proficiency
Undergraduate and Graduate
- IELTS
6.5 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT
90 (with minimum score of 20 in written test)
- C1 Advanced (CAE)
Minimum overall score 180
- PTE Academic
62 (writing 61)
- Cambridge English Certificate
Level C1, minimum score 180
- Cambridge English
Advanced
Some graduate programs may have a higher score requirement.
English proficiency waivers
- Student comes from English speaking country
- Students with a degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen where English is the main subject, meet the English requirement.
- 60 credits with English as language of instruction from an EU/EEA country, Switzerland or certain other English speaking countries. Students with 60 ECTS credits (or the equivalent) from one of the following countries meet the English requirement, if the language of instruction of the credit courses was English.
Documents required
Undergraduate:
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
Postgraduate:
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
- CV, resumé, motivation letters, professional certifications, portfolios are optional for most programs
Scholarships at University West
University West offers a limited number of scholarships to fee-paying international students based on academic excellence. The official page states eligibility for citizens outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who pay tuition fees, are admitted to an on-campus master's programme, and submit a motivation letter and supporting documents. Applications are submitted online; the page says the scholarship is applied for during the programme application process.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
from SEK105,000 to SEK115,000 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
from SEK115,000 to SEK130,000 per year
What is the cost of living near University West?
| Category | Cost (in Swedish Krona) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | kr 5,571 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | kr 4,176 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | kr 1,113 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | kr 308 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | kr 267 |
| Monthly public transport pass | kr 737 |
| Monthly grocery basket | kr 1,614 |
| Coffee shop drink | kr 36 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | kr 142 |
| Gym membership | kr 359 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for the University West
Many international students will require a visa to study in Sweden, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.