Sweden good study location
International students opting for studying in Sweden hardly face the language barrier as English is mandatory in Swedish education, said Swedish Ambassador Johan Frisell yesterday.
Bangladeshi students are highly competitive and they can always apply for scholarships and funding for studying in Sweden, he said, adding that nearly 90 Bangladeshi students had received scholarships among 500 international students in Swedish universities in the past few years.
The ambassador was addressing Bangladeshi students aspiring to study in Sweden at an event organised by an educational consultancy firm, Steps, at The Daily Star Centre in the capital.
He also assured that living cost in Sweden is lower compared to other industrialised European countries.
Stating the international nature of Swedish culture, Jonah Frisell said about 25,000 foreigners study in Sweden while a large proportion of the people are immigrants.
Abu Saleh Md Mazed, chairman of Steps, said students who are willing to stay abroad after completion of their courses should go to Sweden as they will be able to apply for permanent resident card.
Officials of two Swedish universities -- Jonokoping University and the University of Boras -- consulted interested students at the event.
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