The 2010 Budget Bill: Education and research
In the 2010 Budget Bill, the Government proposes an expansion of the number of educational places in local authority adult education and vocational higher education, and at universities and other higher education institutions. Numerous reforms are proposed for the field of education, including more resources for school libraries, school health services and initiatives for teachers. The major investment in research and innovation presented in the Research and Innovation Bill in autumn 2008 is now being implemented. The budget also presents a two-stage reform of post-secondary student aid. Post-secondary student aid is being increased, as is the income ceiling for students.
Government proposes tuition fees for foreign students
In the 2010 Budget Bill, the Government proposes that foreign students wishing to study in Sweden should pay fees. The proposal means that foreign students (from countries outside the European Economic Area) will pay for their studies starting in the autumn term of 2011.
Minister for Education Jan Björklund presented proposal for new Education Act
On Monday 15 June, Minister for Education Jan Björklund presented his Ministry's proposal for a new Education Act. The proposal includes changes concerning the legal rights of parents and custodians and tougher sanctions for use by the Swedish Schools Inspectorate.
- Tobias Krantz - new Minister for Higher Education and Research 17 June 2009
- Lars Leijonborg steps down 11 June 2009
Press releases
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Major investments in Sweden as a knowledge nation
21 September 2009
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More educational places proposed
21 September 2009
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Tuition fees for foreign students to be introduced from 2011
11 September 2009
Areas of responsibility
Government Bill: A Boost to Research and Innovation
This autumn's Research and Innovation Bill covers the period 2009-2012 and allocates additional resources to the tune of SEK 5 billion.
