Apply to our Frontend Developer Program

SWEDISH GOVERNMENT FUNDED SEATS
INTERNATIONAL SEATS

All our YH Swedish government funded applications will be open in January 2025. We'd love for you to stay connected with us.

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To be eligible for a YH Swedish government-funded education, certain criteria must be met. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements

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Swedish residents may also qualify for financial aid through CSN during their studies. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements

For those applying from Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and the Faroe Islands, you should contact your local education support provider.

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Successful applicants need to have at least a high school diploma (“Gymnasieexamen”) or a foreign equivalent and are required to have passed Math 2 and Programming 1. No previous work experience is required.

Studying your last year at high school?

If you have not graduated from high school yet but are on track to graduate in Spring 2024, 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.

Send in your application task and documents expand_more expand_less

We do not accept any applications past the deadline.

List of documents you need to attach:

Submit your Application Task.
One-page CV in English.
Proof of education: show that you have completed at least high school, whether that's in Sweden or another country. Click here to see which document you need to upload. We do not require your education documents to be translated.
Please note that some of our programs have additional requirements, so you may need to provide extra supporting materials.
Proof of basic knowledge of the Swedish language, or any of the other Scandinavian languages (Danish, Faroese, Icelandic, or Norwegian). Please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements

Attend the Admissions Days expand_more expand_less

You'll be notified and invited to join the second step of our admissions process in May 2024.

Get the final result expand_more expand_less

You'll be notified with the final decision starting late June. Seats are offered from the reserve list until the end of the third week of school.

All our international applications are now open! Apply and connect with us.

Residence permit requirements expand_more expand_less

Hyper Island will provide the necessary documentation for applications to the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) for students requiring a student residence permit. In order to receive this backup documentation from Hyper Island you must be a fee-paying international student who has gone through the international admissions process with us. If you are unsure about whether you are an international student, please contact us.

Check the entry requirements expand_more expand_less

Successful applicants need to have at least a high school diploma and are required to have passed Math 2 and Programming 1. Previous work experience is not required.

Studying your last year at high school?

If you have not graduated from high school yet but are on track to graduate in Spring 2024, 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.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following English language proficiency criteria:

IELTS: A minimum overall score of 5.5, with no section scoring below 5.0.
At least a passing grade in a foreign equivalent of English 6 (Swedish high school course).
Proof of previous education in English: Successful completion of studies at an English-speaking institution (high school, vocational school, college, or university).

These requirements ensure students are prepared to succeed in our English-taught programs.

Send in your application task and documents expand_more expand_less

List of documents you need to attach:

Submit your Application Task.
One-page CV in English.
Proof of education: You must have at least a high school diploma and are required to have passed Math 2 and Programming 1.

Ready for a new journey? Start today and apply here.

Attend the Digital Admissions Day (DAD) expand_more expand_less

Upon submitting your application, you'll be notified if you have made it to the next round, which is the admissions day. You will be invited to an admissions preparatory meeting to get all your remaining questions answered and we will prepare you for the next step, Digital Admissions Day. This day consists of a personal but informal interview and an interactive group task with other international applicants. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information.

Get the final decision expand_more expand_less

If you have successfully gone through the whole admissions process, you will be notified on your admissions decision a week after joining a full Digital Admissions Day.

12 Areas of Study expand_more expand_less

During the Frontend Developer program you will explore 12 courses:

Foundation Weeks
Git Into The Groove
The Fundamentals
The Ecosystem Of Frontend
If this...then that - Javascript and
Interactivity
The Reactor - Building Single-page Apps with React
Who Browses The Web - Seo, Accessibility And Performance
Beyond the Endpoint - Build APIs and Connecting it to Databases
Code and Collaborate
Exploring Code - Audio, Graphics, and Immersive Web Experiences
Individual Project
Industrial Placement

Industrial Placement expand_more expand_less

Experiential learning is at the core of the Hyper Island methodology, therefore, the Industrial Placement course is an essential part of each program.

The Industrial Placement provides you with opportunities to develop a deeper understanding in your field of specialisation by being in a professional environment with the guidance of industry professionals in Sweden or anywhere else in the world.

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"Hyper Island gave me the foundation to approach creative challenges effectively. I gained an understanding of team dynamics and how to manage processes and culture. Focusing on how to work to optimize creativity and feedback within each team."

Linus Hultkrantz

UX Designer @ Valtech

"As a practical person who prefers learning by doing, I found a perfect match in Hyper Island. I had the chance to explore new ways of thinking and creating that challenged my status quo."

Marius Pedersen

Head of Content @ Red Bull

"Hyper Island was my most eye-opening year to that date. At times terrifyingly challenging – and for the same reasons incredibly rewarding!"

Hanna Reuterwall

Marketing Manager @ Netflix Nordics

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