A limited number of scholarships are available each year from the following organisations:
- the Swedish Institute (SI) - for students from all over the world (including the Guest Scholarship Programme, the Visby Programme and the Master in Sweden for Eastern Europe).
Please study the information given at the homepage of SI carefully! The scholarships mentioned above should be applied for on the KTH application form for master's programmes. The programmes nominate scholarship candidates to the Swedish Institute. Please note that the number of scholarships is very limited and competition is fierce.
Living costs
All students must be able to cover personal living expenses, cost of literature, insurance, student union fee (approx 400 SEK/year), etc. in Sweden.
A financial statement will be required when applying for a student visa/residence permit at the Swedish Migration Board. The students should show they will have a minimum of SEK 7 300/month at their own disposal for the entire study period. Depending on costs for housing, food and leisure a typical student budget for one month in Stockholm would be (all costs in SEK):
Accommodation: 2 000-4 000
Food: 2 000
Local travel: 620 per month (30-day card)
Clothing, hobby/leisure: 450
Student Union fee: 60
Other (phone, insurance, hygiene etc): 1 700
Total, approximately: 6 830 - 8 830
In February 2008: USD 1 = 6,70 SEK; EUR 1 = 9,30 SEK (approximately).
Students should not bring cheques to Sweden, as international cheques will not be accepted by Swedish banks
Student loans
KTH is accredited by the following bodies for student loans:
- UK: Learning and Skills Council: British Career Development Loan
- Canada: British Columbia Student Assistance Program (BCSAP)
Print Last changed: February 15, 2008
Sorry no MA TESOL in the bunch or I might even be tempted.
FYI or pass along to Qualified Thai Students.
I did find a few English Masters in Sweden at:
Course name:English – LinguisticsCourse URL:
LinkUniversity:Dalarna UniversityUniversity URL:
www.du.seDegree level:Master's levelSubject:HumanitiesECTS credits:60Erasmus Mundus?No
(Is the course eligible for a scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus programme?)Description:The programme is intended to give students the academic basis needed for research in linguistics at doctoral level. To this end the programme develops advanced skills in research methodology, an in-depth knowledge of modern linguistic thinking, and an awareness of the theory and practice of linguistic scholarship.Application deadline:02/01/2008Next start date:August 2008Degree (English):Degree of Master (One Year) with a major in EnglishDegree (Swedish): Location:FalunApplication code:HDA-H26TX
To apply to this program, please go to www.studera.nu/english.
Course name:EnglishCourse URL:
LinkUniversity:Uppsala UniversityUniversity URL:
Uppsala universitetDegree level:Master's levelSubject:HumanitiesECTS credits:120Erasmus Mundus?No
(Is the course eligible for a scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus programme?)Description:The Master Programme in English is a two-year programme comprising three specializations: English language; English literature; and American literature and culture. The programme aims to deepen students’ knowledge of the literature and history of either Britain or the United States, or of the English language. Students are trained in methods of research and in advanced academic writing. The programme consists of core modules and electives taught by field specialists through a combination of seminars and written assignments.Application deadline: Next start date: Degree (English):Degree of Master (Two Years)Degree (Swedish): Location:UppsalaApplication code:
To apply to this program, please go to www.studera.nu/english.
Course name:English – Irish LiteratureCourse URL:
LinkUniversity:Dalarna UniversityUniversity URL:
www.du.seDegree level:Master's levelSubject:HumanitiesECTS credits:60Erasmus Mundus?No
(Is the course eligible for a scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus programme?)Description:The programme, which comprises obligatory and optional courses on advanced level, is intended to give students the academic basis needed for research at doctoral level. To this end the programme develops advanced skills in research methodology, and an in-depth knowledge of Irish Literature. This is a web-based programme. In order to take part you will need a web camera, a headset and a broadband connection. For more information, see the English department homepage:
www.du.se/engdeptApplication deadline:02/01/2008Next start date:August 2008Degree (English):Degree of Master (One Year) with a major in EnglishDegree (Swedish): Location:FalunApplication code:HDA-H26U5
To apply to this program, please go to www.studera.nu/english.
Course name:English – General Literature in EnglishCourse URL:
LinkUniversity:Dalarna UniversityUniversity URL:
www.du.seDegree level:Master's levelSubject:HumanitiesECTS credits:60Erasmus Mundus?No
(Is the course eligible for a scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus programme?)Description:The programme, which comprises obligatory and optional courses, is intended to give students the academic basis needed for research in English at doctoral level. To this end the programme develops advanced skills in research methodology, an in-depth knowledge of English literature and an awareness of the theory and practice of English literature.Application deadline:02/01/2008Next start date:August 2008Degree (English):Degree of Master (One Year) with a major in EnglishDegree (Swedish): Location:FalunApplication code:HDA-H26TY
Good Luck.
