Have you been dreaming of studying abroad from Bangladesh? Sweden can be a great destination, especially if you want to explore peace, prosperity, and opportunities. Bangladeshi students always have great fascination to study in Sweden. Gävle University is a public university based in Gävle, Sweden. The university was established in 1977, and now it is home to more than 16,000 students. If you’re looking for an amazing study abroad opportunity, this is the one you can explore. The university has a diverse range of programs, and the scenery is absolutely beautiful. Whether you’re interested in nature, history, or culture, there’s something for everyone here. Keep reading on to know more about this amazing university.
The University of Gävle Ranking
The University of Gavle is one of the top-ranked universities in Sweden. Even though it’s a comparatively new university, you will see huge advancement in recent years. The University focuses on creating excellence in research, innovation, and so on.
The University of Gavle Campus
The University of Gävle is nestled in a picturesque setting, close to the Gävle River, with many green areas perfect for walking or biking. The campus also has easy access by train, which takes 25 minutes away! There are plenty of nearby amenities such as Boulogne Forest, which is one of the wonderful urban parks of Gävle.
The campus boasts a fully-featured library where students can avail a lot of books to study. There are also restaurants and cafes for recreation. Most importantly, you will find the student union. Explore here to get information about contacts, availability, directions, parking, etc.
Admission Requirments
If you want to apply from Bangladesh, you should have a good grade in both SSC and HSC for applying for Bachelor’s programme, and a decent CGPA in Bachelor’s for the Master’s programme. Apart from that, you need to have an overall 6.5 in IELTS.
Programmes and Courses
The University offers a wide variety of programmes and courses. We have outlined the bachelor’s and master’s programmes below.
University of Gavle Bachelor’s Programmes
- Industrial Design 180 hp
- Industrial Engineering and Management – Bachelor of Engineering 180 hp
- Legal Science Programme towards Tax Law and Real Estate Law 180 hp
- Preschool Teacher Education Programme 210 hp
- Secondary and Upper Secondary Teacher Education Programme 300 hp>
- Secondary and Upper Secondary Teacher Education Programme 300 hp
- Secondary and Upper Secondary Teacher Education Programme 300 hp
- Secondary and Upper Secondary Teacher Education Programme 300 hp
- Secondary Teacher Education Programme 240 hp
- Sport Science 180 hp
- Study Program in Applied Criminology 180 hp
- Study Programme for a Master of Engineering in Land Surveying 300 hp
- Study Programme in Automation Engineering 180 hp
- Study Programme in Building Engineering 180 hp
- Study Programme in Business A
- Study Programme in Computer Engineering 180 hp>
- Study Programme in Computer Science 180 hp
- Study Programme in Education for the Primary School 240 hp
- Study Programme in Education for the Secondary School 240 hp
- Study Programme in Electrical Engineering 180 hp
- Study Programme in Environmental Engineering (Co-op) 180 hp
- Study Programme in Industrial Management and Logistics 180 hp
- Study Programme in Land Management 180 hp
- Study Programme in Land Management and Engineering 180 hp
- Study Programme in Mechanical Engineering (Co-op) 180 hp
- Study Programme in Media and communication: 180 hp
- Study Programme in Nursing 180 hp
- Study Programme in Social Work 210 hp
- Study Programme in Spatial Planning 180 hp
- Sustainability Science – Technology, Behavior and Society (Co-op) 180 hp
University of Gavle Master’s Programmes
- Master programme in Business Administration, Accounting 60 hp
- Master Programme in Business Administration (MBA): Business Management 60 hp
- Master Programme in Decision, Risk and Policy Analysis 60 hp
- Master Programme in Electronics/Automation 120 hp>
- Master Programme in Electronics/Automation (online) 60 hp
- Master Programme in Energy Systems 60 hp
- Master Programme in Energy Systems (online) 120 hpi>
- Master Programme in Geomatics 60 hp
- Master Programme in Geospatial Information Science 120 hp
- Master Programme in Health at work 120 hp
- Master Programme in Management of Logistics and Innovation 60 hp
- Master Programme in Religious Studies 120 hp
- Master Programme in Social Work 120 hp
- One-year Master of Educational Science with specialization in Organizing Educational Practice 60 hp
- Specialist Nursing Programme – Elderly Care 60 hp
- Specialist Nursing Programme – Primary Health Care 75 hp
The programme taught in English
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work – Specialization International Social Work 180 hp
- Master in Sustainability Science – Environment and Decision Making 120 hp
- Master programme in Business Administration, Accounting 60 hp
- Master Programme in Business Administration (MBA): Business Management 60 hp
- Master Programme in Electronics/Automation 120 hp
- Master Programme in Electronics/Automation (online) 60 hp
- Master Programme in Energy Engineering, Energy Online 60 hp
- Master Programme in Energy Systems 60 hp
- Master Programme in Energy Systems (online) 120 hp
- Master Programme in Geomatics 60 hp
- Master Programme in Geospatial Information Science 120 hp
- Master Programme in Management of Logistics and Innovation 60 hp
- Master Programme in Religious Studies 120 hp
University of Gavle Scholarships
At the University of Gavle, there are 2 scholarships available for Bangladeshi students.
- University of Gävle Scholarship for International Students
- SI (Swedish Institue Scholarships)
University of Gävle Scholarship for International Students
The scholarship will cover 75% of your tuition fees for both bachelor’s and master’s programmes. As a prospective Bangladeshi student, you can apply for this scholarship. Now let’s have a look at it to know more in detail.
Eligibility CriteriaYou
Must be required to pay tuition fees to study in Sweden.
- Have to apply to the programme before the universityadmissions.se deadline of 15 August 2022.
- Must pay the application fee and send supporting documents to universityadmissions.se in time.
Selection Criteria
The things below are important for the selection of scholarships
- Admission to the study programme.
- GPA or CGPA of previous studies (SSC & HSC GPA for Bachelor’s applications and Bachelor’s CGPA Education studies for Master’s applications).
- An amazing Motivation Letter (to be included in the online application which is available during the application period).
Important Dates
The application period for this scholarship is 1 June – 1 September 2022
All successful applicants will be notified through an email from the University of Gavle on 15 Sep 2022. And the 22 September 2022 is the last day to accept the scholarship.
If you got the nomination for the scholarship, you will be notified through email. If you are awarded the scholarship, then you will receive a document stating “Conditions for the University of Gävle Scholarship for International Students”.
SI (Swedish Institue Scholarships)
This is a very prestigious scholarship for Bangladeshi students. It will cover both your tuition and living expenses. But the scholarship is for the master’s programme only.
The University of Gavle is one of the top-ranked universities in Sweden. Even though it’s a comparatively new university, you will see huge advancement in recent years. The University focuses on creating excellence in research, innovation, and so on.
