Government agencies in the higher education sector
Many government agencies under the Ministry of Education and Research work within higher education and research, such as with follow-ups and evaluations, analysis and statistics.
The Swedish Higher Education Authority, UKÄ
We evaluate the quality of higher education and research, analyse its development, are responsible for official statistics on higher education and monitor compliance with laws and regulations among universities and university colleges.
The Swedish Council for Higher Education, UHR
The Swedish Council for Higher Education manages the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test and is responsible for pooled admissions on behalf of the HEIs. UHR also facilitates international student exchange (National Agency for Erasmus+), recognises foreign qualifications (ENIC-NARIC Office) and promotes equal rights and opportunities in higher education.
The Swedish Council for Higher Education website
The Swedish Board of Student Finance, CSN
The Swedish Board of Student Finance approves and distributes state financial support for students, including grants and loans.
The Swedish Board of Student Finance website
The Swedish Institute, SI
The Swedish Institute is tasked with disseminating knowledge about Sweden abroad and manages exchanges with other countries within culture, education, research and society at large.
The Swedish Research Council, VR
The Swedish Research Council is the largest governmental funding body and supports research within all scientific fields, in addition to serving as an advisor to the Government on research policy.
The Swedish Research Council website
The Higher Education Appeals Board, ONH
The Higher Education Appeals Board reviews decisions on admission to higher education.
This page was last updated 15 November 2023