Reports and statistics
UHR provides statistics and reports regarding recognition of foreign qualifications in Sweden. You can read more below.
Number of applications:
| Year | Upper-secondary edaucation | Post-secondary vocational education | Higher education | Total |
| 2018 | 11 731 | 2 942 | 10 991 | 25 664 |
| 2017 | 13 709 | 3 632 | 11 846 | 29 187 |
| 2016 | 12 209 | 3 456 | 11 707 | 27 372 |
| 2015 | 10 230 | 2 719 | 9 835 | 22 874 |
| 2014 | 8 363 | 1 909 | 7 729 | 18 001 |
Top 5 countries 2018 (where applicants completed their education):
| Upper-secondary education | Post-secondary vocational education | Higher education |
| Syria | Syria | Syria |
| Iran | Iraq | Iraq |
| Iraq | Iran | Iran |
| Afghanistan | Eritrea | India |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | Great Britain | Great Britain |
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)
Both the report and the brochure can be ordered via UHR’s publications store (only in Swedish)