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Find out if you qualify for Swedish government funded seat and learn about the required documentation needed for your application.

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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 must have at least a high school diploma (“Gymnasieexamen”) or foreign equivalent. Applicants must also have successfully completed Math 2 and have prior basic experience with Excel. 2 years of relevant working experience is also required for this course.

If you use or have used Excel in your work, you can also ask for a reference letter from your employer. If you do not have a proof of Excel, then you can take the courses below and submit your certificate with your application:

Simplilearn (7 hours)
LinkedIn Learning (13 hours)

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Below is the list of documents required to apply for Hyper Island Upskill courses.

CV in English or Swedish
Proof of your highest earned education (High School, Bachelor, or Master's Degree.)
Proof of 2 years of relevant working experience (The proof can be agreements, recommendation letters, your first and last payslips, etc.). Mathematics 2 or equivalent knowledge from work experience and Proof of basic knowledge in Excel.
Upskill Application Task: Make a video related to the Application Task brief
Proof of language knowledge: Anyone whose native language is not Swedish, Danish, Faroese, Icelandic, or Norwegian must have the necessary knowledge of Swedish. You will be asked to upload proof that you meet the language requirements, read more on the general entry requirements.

Please ensure that your full name is clearly visible on all documents you're submitting in your application. Please note that we do not accept any applications past the deadline.

What if I do not fulfil the standard entry requirements?

You are welcome to apply even if you don't fulfil our standard entry requirements, you can still be admitted through our Dispensary seat rule.

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To apply, you’ll need to complete a short creative task. Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Download the Upskill course syllabus.
Step 2: Choose one module from the syllabus.
Step 3: Design a workshop inspired by your chosen module.

In a 2 minute video, creative presentation, or voice recording, share the following:

The name of your workshop: Give your workshop a clear and engaging title.
The big idea or challenge it addresses: What key concept, problem, or question does your workshop focus on? Why is it important?
The proposed solution: Explain how your workshop tackles this challenge. What activities, tools, or strategies will you use to engage participants and help them explore or solve the issue?

Tips for your Task:

Be authentic and let your personality shine.
Feel free to use props, sound effects, or storytelling, whatever feels natural to you.
Keep it concise.

Need inspiration or ideas? Check out our Toolbox for ideas.

Applying to more than one Upskill course? You can submit the same application task—just make a note of this in your application.

How we evaluate your task (10 points total):

Basics (2 points): Submitted in English.
Communication (2 points): Clear explanation and ability to engage the viewer.
Presentation (2 points): Creative delivery with a clear ending.
Reflection (2 points): Demonstrates depth, learning, and personal growth.
Outlook (2 points): Shows reflection on learnings and vision for the future.

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You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date.

Find out if you should apply as a fee-paying student and learn about the required documentation needed for your application.

Check if you are eligible expand_more expand_less

If you don't qualify for a Swedish Government-funded seat, you are welcome to apply as a fee-paying student. There is no need to submit any proof of proficiency in Nordic languages.

Check the entry requirements expand_more expand_less

Successful applicants must have at least a high school diploma (“Gymnasieexamen”) or foreign equivalent. Applicants must also have successfully completed Math 2 and have prior basic experience with Excel. 2 years of relevant working experience is also required for this course.

What documents need to be submitted? expand_more expand_less

Below is the list of documents required to apply for Hyper Island Upskill courses:

1. CV in English or Swedish
2. Proof of your highest earned education (High School, Bachelor, or Master's Degree.)
3. Proof of 2 years of relevant working experience (The proof can be agreements,
recommendation letters, your first and last payslips, etc.)
4. Upskill Application Task: Make a video related to the Application Task brief.

Please ensure that your full name is clearly visible on all documents you're submitting in your application. Please note that we do not accept any applications past the deadline.

What if I do not fulfil the standard entry requirements?

You are welcome to apply even if you don't fulfil our standard entry requirements, you can still be admitted through our Dispensary seat rule.

Application task brief expand_more expand_less

To apply, you’ll need to complete a short creative task. Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Download the Upskill course syllabus.
Step 2: Choose one module from the syllabus.
Step 3: Design a workshop inspired by your chosen module.

In a 2 minute video, creative presentation, or voice recording, share the following:

The name of your workshop: Give your workshop a clear and engaging title.
The big idea or challenge it addresses: What key concept, problem, or question does your workshop focus on? Why is it important?
The proposed solution: Explain how your workshop tackles this challenge. What activities, tools, or strategies will you use to engage participants and help them explore or solve the issue?

Tips for your Task:

Be authentic and let your personality shine.
Feel free to use props, sound effects, or storytelling, whatever feels natural to you.
Keep it concise.

Need inspiration or ideas? Check out our Toolbox for ideas.

Applying to more than one Upskill course? You can submit the same application task—just make a note of this in your application.

How we evaluate your task (10 points total):

Basics (2 points): Submitted in English.
Communication (2 points): Clear explanation and ability to engage the viewer.
Presentation (2 points): Creative delivery with a clear ending.
Reflection (2 points): Demonstrates depth, learning, and personal growth.
Outlook (2 points): Shows reflection on learnings and vision for the future.

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You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date.

Course Schedule & Format expand_more expand_less

Here are the details for Data Analytics weekly online sessions to help you better organize your schedule:

First week: HI Way Week – Immerse yourself in the Hyper Island methodology and start practicing the tools and frameworks that will shape your learning journey.

Schedule: Monday to Thursday (4 days), 10.00–15.00 CET
Format: Online

Following Weekly Sessions

Schedule: Every Tuesday 16.00-18.30 CET and Friday 09.30-10.30 CET (every 4th week 09.30-11.30)
Format: Online

3 Areas of study expand_more expand_less

During the Data Analytics Upskill course, you will explore 3 modules:

The Data Landscape
Quantitative and Qualitative Data
Data Analysis and Visualization

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