International Degree
Working at Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset if you have an international degree.
In Sweden there are 21 regulated health care professions that require a licence to practice. The license is issued by Socialstyrelsen (i.e. The National Board of Health and Welfare). Among these professions are Doctor of medicine and Nurse responsible for general care. If you hold a non-Swedish diploma you need to apply for a licence to practice with Socialstyrelsen.
The working language at Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset is Swedish at the minimum level of B2 (according to CEFR Level Scale).
Non-Swedish residents are required to have a valid residence permit (EU citizens) /work- and residence permit (non EU citizens).
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Application for license
If you want to work as a healthcare practitioner, you may need to obtain a licence. The prerequisites for obtaining a licence vary according to where you were educated.
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Swedish courses
Language is the key to a new life. Folkuniversitetet is passionate about language courses and we have a long history of offering Swedish language courses. We have something for everyone, from beginners to experiences speakers.
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Swedish Migration Agency
Information about living and studying in Sweden.
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Karolinska Institutet
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If you have an International Degree (in Swedish)
Information from Stockholm City Council (in Swedish)