Course and programme syllabuses include provisions that specify the requirement for admission and conditions for completion of the course or programme. The Higher Education Ordinance specifies which provisions course and programme syllabuses must include.

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, every education programme must have a programme syllabus. The programme syllabus must specify the following:

• The courses included in the education programme
• Specific entry requirements

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, there must also be a course syllabus for each course. The course syllabus must specify the following:

• The cycle in which the course is given
• The number credits
• The intended learning outcomes
• Any special entry requirements
• The forms of assessment

Higher education institutions may also have their own regulations in their programme and course syllabuses. For example, a course syllabus may include which literature is to be used and which elements of the course are compulsory to complete in order to receive a passing grade.

UKÄ’s opinion is that, as a general rule, course and programme syllabuses should be finalised and available to the general public no later than the first day of application for a place in the course.

Read more in the UKÄ's supervisory memorandum (only available in Swedish) pdf, 99 kB.