Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
Jul-Dec, Jan-Apr/May
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for Erasmus+ students.
Number of student places
4 students per academic year.
Housing
SLU guarantees student housing for exchange students, provided that your application has been submitted on time. For more information about student housing, see here.
Cost of living
Here you can find some information about cost of living in Sweden.
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Language requirements
English B2. Students who speak Norwegian, Swedish or Danish are not met with specific language requirements in placement options.
More information about being a student in Sweden
Exchange students with non-EU/EEA citizenship who will stay in Sweden for more than 3 months need to apply for a visa. Further information: Visa to Sweden
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences - Sveriges landbruksuniversitet
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), founded in 1977, is ranked as the third best university in the world within Agriculture and Forestry. The 4500 students attending SLU are spread across several campuses. The main campuses are located at Uppsala, Alnarp, Umea and Skara. However, education and research are carried out throughout Sweden.