General entry requirements for government-funded seats.

The general entry requirements for a government-funded seat are met if you:

1. have received a school leaving certificate from a full national upper-secondary school programme, or a school leaving certificate from adult education at upper-secondary level,
2. hold Swedish or foreign qualifications equivalent to the requirements stated under 1,
3. are a resident of Denmark, Finland, Iceland or Norway and there fulfil the entry requirements for study programmes equivalent to the Swedish HVE programmes, or
4. hold Swedish or foreign qualifications, or if you have through practical experience or other circumstance obtained the prerequisites needed in order to fulfil the programme requirements.

In addition, if your native language is other than Swedish, Dan­ish, Norwegian, Icelandic or Faroese, you must have the necessary knowledge of the Swedish language.

You will be asked to upload proof that you meet the necessary Swedish language requirements.

Proof can include, but is not limited to:

• Grades from Swedish high school course 1, 2 or 3, alternatively Swedish as a second language 1, 2 or 3, or equivalent course from other Scandinavian countries.
• Proof of completion of SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) course corresponding to a minimum of GERS A1 level, higher levels accepted, or an equivalent course from another Scandinavian country, is required. If the course has not yet been completed, proof of enrollment must be provided at the time of application. Please note that proof of course completion must be submitted before an applicant can be offered a seat in a program or course.
• Reference Letter from your employer that states your employers contact details and your Swedish proficiency in writing, reading and speaking with clear examples of how you use this proficiency at work.

 

Studying your last year at high school?

If you have not graduated from high school yet but are on track to graduate in Spring 2025, you can still apply to Hyper Island.

Please ask your school to provide a certificate with your predicted grades and submit that document as your education backup. You will need to send your final grades to us as soon as you receive them.