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Reports and statistics

UHR provides statistics and reports regarding recognition of foreign qualifications in Sweden. 

Number of applications:

 Year Upper-secondary education Post-secondary vocational education Higher education Total
2022 9 980 2 337  11 060 23 377
2021 10 184 2 184 10 213 22 581
2020 9 662 2 103 9 444 21 209
2019 10 588 2 438  10 099  23 125
2018 11 731 2 942 10 991 25 664

 

Top 5 countries 2022 (where applicants completed their education):

Upper-secondary education Post-secondary vocational education Higher education
Syria Syria India
Iran Iran Iran
Iraq Iraq Turkey
Turkey Ukraine Ukraine
Pakistan India Syria

Reports

Report: Effects of the statement on foreign higher education qualifications

A study by UHR has shown that evaluations of foreign higher educational qualifications help foreign graduates find work more quickly. After one year, 9 per cent more are employed if they have a statement, while 11 per cent more are after three years. Read more about UHR’s study.

Short version of the report

The brochure, “One step on the road to the labour market” contains an abridged version of the report on the effects of the statement. It also contains a description of how the evaluation process takes place.

 

“One step on the road to the labour market" (pdf)

 

Last updated: 15 May 2023