Kursprogrammet

Kursprogrammet is a Swedish term for the planned set of courses that constitutes a degree program at higher education institutions and other post-secondary providers in Sweden. It defines what must be studied, which courses are elective, and how the program’s total workload is distributed to meet the degree requirements. Kursprogrammet typically includes core mandatory courses, one or more elective strands or tracks, and any general studies or capstone requirements, all organized into a coherent sequence. It also specifies the total number of credits (högskolepoäng) and, where relevant, the expected duration and study pace.

Kursprogrammet is approved by the relevant faculty or program committee and is subject to national regulations and the institution’s own rules. It is periodically reviewed and updated, often on an annual basis or aligned with the academic year, to reflect curricular changes, accreditation demands, and labor market needs. The program may also indicate prerequisites, course loads per term, and options for part-time study or full-time progression.

Students use Kursprogrammet to plan their studies, register for individual courses, and track progress toward the degree. It also serves as a reference for applicants and supervisors to verify that degree requirements are met. The Kursprogrammet should not be confused with a course syllabus (kursplan), which contains the details of each course.