🎓 For Students:

• Education System: Globally ranked universities with strong research and innovation focus.
• Top Institutions: Lund University, Uppsala University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
• Student Visa: Required for non-EU/EEA citizens for stays longer than 90 days.
• Popular Fields: Engineering, Environmental Science, Design, Medicine, Business.

✈️ For Visitors:

• Visa: Part of the Schengen Area; Schengen visa accepted.
• Popular Destinations: Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Kiruna (Northern Lights), Uppsala.
• Best Time to Visit: May–September (summer) or December–March (winter sports & aurora).
• Local Transportation: Efficient trains, trams, buses, and ferries.

💼 For Professionals & Expats:

• Work Visa: Required for non-EU citizens; employer sponsorship common.
• Key Sectors: Technology, engineering, automotive, healthcare, renewable energy.
• Business Etiquette: Punctual, egalitarian, and consensus-oriented.
• Cost of Living: High, especially in Stockholm and Gothenburg.

🏞️ Tourism & Culture:

• Cultural Heritage: Viking history, royal palaces, and modern Scandinavian design.
• Natural Attractions: Archipelagos, Lapland, forests, lakes, and fjords.
• Major Events: Midsummer Festival, Stockholm Pride, Nobel Prize Ceremony, Way Out West.
• Local Cuisine: Meatballs, Gravlax, Cinnamon buns (Kanelbullar), Surströmming.

📌 Quick Tips:

• Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK).
• Timezone: CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2 in summer).
• Emergency Numbers: 112 (All services).
• Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; plug types C and F.