Course
Course 7.5 credits • SVEH12
Want to improve your Swedish but need a flexible study option? This part-time online course is perfect if you already know a little Swedish (A1 level) and want to keep learning – wherever you are.
This beginner-level course in Swedish as a foreign language (7.5 credits) helps you build your skills in speaking, writing, and understanding Swedish. It’s designed for international students who want to continue learning Swedish in a supportive and structured way.
The course follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and aims to help you reach level A2. You’ll study vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and sentence structure, and practise reading, writing, and speaking.
Please note: this is a freestanding course and cannot be included in a degree at Lund University if you already meet the Swedish language requirement for university admission.
Study period:
spring semester 2026
Type of studies:
part time, 25 %,
distance course
Study period:
2026-01-19 – 2026-06-07
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-76713
Eligibility:
To be admitted to the course, students must meet the general entry requirements for higher education in Sweden (with the exception of proficiency in Swedish) and have knowledge equivalent to SVEH11Swedish for Students with a Foreign Background: Level 1, 7.5 credits
Introductory meeting: Tuesday, 20 January at 9.15 – 10.00
Teachers:
Ermira Gervalla
- Schedule
- Exam schedule
- Canvas Swedish as a Foreign Language: Beginner's course 2
- Library Guide Nordiska språk
Information on included parts
- Oral proficiency , 2 credits
- Written proficiency , 5.5 credits
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Autumn semester 2026
Application opens 16 March
15April 2026