ingenjörsutbildning

Ingenjörsutbildning refers to the formal education and training of engineers in Sweden, traditionally delivered at universities and university colleges. The curriculum is structured around the European higher education framework and is organized in credits, usually following the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). A typical bachelor’s programme lasts three years (180 ECTS) and grants the title kandidatexamen (Bachelor of Engineering), while a master’s programme adds two years (120 ECTS) and results in a magisterexamen (Magister of Engineering) or ingenjörsexamen.

Entry into a bachelor’s programme generally requires a secondary school diploma and a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. Some institutions offer preparatory tracks for students lacking certain prerequisites, and admission is competitive in popular disciplines such as civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Courses combine theoretical instruction with laboratory work, projects, and integrated design tasks that foster both technical and teamwork skills.

Many Swedish engineering degrees are accredited by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education (UHR) to ensure quality and alignment with industry needs. Graduates are recognised across the European Union under the Canada–Sweden–UK–US Engineering Accreditation (CSUEA) and can pursue professional licensure or advanced studies abroad. Career prospects include roles in technology development, research, manufacturing, consulting, and public sector projects. The Swedish engineering education system places an emphasis on sustainability, digitalisation, and inter‑disciplinary collaboration, preparing graduates to address contemporary challenges in the global economy.