Some professions are regulated through Swedish law. This means that certain professions require a particular qualification or authorization in order to be performed in Sweden. Examples of regulated professions in Sweden are:
- nurses
- doctors
- teachers
- dentists
- diving instructors
You need to validate your qualifications and get a Swedish authorization if you wish to work in any of these professions.
Contact the Swedish Council for Higher Education
You find the complete list of regulated professions in Sweden on the website of the Swedish Council for Higher Education (called Universiet-och högskolerådet in Swedish). There you also find information on where you should turn to in order to validate your qualifications.
E-learning courses for your best job experience
Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed about finding work in Sweden? Or do you have a job and feel your salary doesn’t match your skills. Or, do you not quite get the unwritten rules at your new job? We’ve got you covered. We know how hard it can be to find a job, get the right pay and feel comfortable in your new Swedish job so we’ve created digital courses with all the information you need:
After finishing these courses, you will be able to navigate your Swedish work situation with skill and comfort.
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