Sweden has adapted its system of higher education in accordance with the Bologna model. The new degree ordinance applies to all students beginning their studies from the 1 July 2007 and onwards. Students who began their studies before this date keep the right to apply for degrees according to the old system, Degree ordinance of 1993, until 2015.

Degrees And Certificates (after 1 July 2007)

The Bachelor's degree remain unchanged:

• Students who complete programmes or courses of 3 years (180 ECTS), including a 10 week degree project (15 ECTS) will receive a Bachelor´s degree (kandidatexamen).

General degrees at Advanced level will be:

• Degree of Magister (Magisterexamen in Swedish), 60 credits/ECTS (1 year of full-time studies)
• Master degree (Masterexamen in Swedish), 120 credits/ECTS (2 years full-time studies)

Admittance to studies at Advanced level requires a previous degree at minimum Bachelor’s level.

There is a computerized student register which comprises information about the students, their course registration and their results. Students can get official computerized transcripts from the department. Formal official transcripts of record in English are issued by the Graduation Office on request. After completion of their degree at Uppsala University, students receive the appropriate diploma both in Swedish and in English. They also receive a Diploma Supplement in English describing the main contents of their degree.

Degrees And Certificates (until 30 June 2007)

In the Swedish university system there used to be 3 academic degrees (Diploma, Bachelor, Master) and 52 professional degrees (17 at Uppsala University).

1. Students who complete programmes or courses of 80 points including a major of 40 points will receive a Diploma (högskoleexamen).
2. Students who complete programmes or courses of 120 points including a major of 60 points will receive a Bachelor´s degree (kandidatexamen).
3. Students who complete programmes or courses of 160 points including a major of 80 points will receive a Master´s degree (magisterexamen).
4. Students who meet the requirements for a professional degree receive a University Degree. They may also receive an academic degree, if they meet the requirements for it.