Swedish as a Foreign Language

At the Centre for Languages and Literature, courses in Swedish as a beginner's language are available for different groups of people. We offer courses for regular students, exchange students and staff at Lund University. Here at the centre, you can also take the Tisus test (Test in Swedish for university studies) recognised by all the universities in Sweden as a statement of eligibility regarding Swedish language proficiency.

We offer courses starting at levels from 1 up to 8. A grade of pass from level 8 can be compared to Svenska 3 from the Swedish "gymnasiet", or a grade of pass from the Tisus test.

Our different courses – which one suits you best?

Beginner's courses

SFSH60

Campus
Levels 1–8
60 credits
Gives eligibility in Swedish
Full-time
Two semesters

SVEH11–SVEH14

Online
Levels 1–4
7.5 credits per course
Part time

SVEH50

Online
Levels 1–2
15 credits
Part time

Continuation courses

SFSH30

Campus
Level 5–8
30 credits
Gives eligibility in Swedish
Full-time
1 semester

SFSH31

Online
Levels 5–8
30 credits
Gives eligibility in Swedish
Part time
Two semesters

SVEH15–SVEH18

Online
Levels 5–8
Gives eligibility in Swedish
7.5 credits per course
Part time

Courses for exchange students

SUSA

Introduction in Swedish for exchange students 
3 credits

SVEE / EXTA

Beginner's courses in Swedish for exchange students
7.5 credits per course

Other opportunities

The Tisus test

Tisus is recognised by all the universities in Sweden as a statement of eligibility regarding Swedish language proficiency.

Staff courses

Language courses and activities for staff at Lund University

Swedish as a Foreign Language

Head Of Section
Sandy Åkerblom

Director Of Studies
Fredrik Persson

Manager Of Research And Research Education
David Petersson

Office
Lingvisthuset L224a
Lingvisthuset L223

Student Counselling
Humanisthuset H124
Humanisthuset H121b

Education

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