Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute

A public agency that promotes interest and trust in Sweden around the world since 1945

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What is Sweden known for?

How are we rated in comparison with other countries? The Swedish Institute gathers knowledge about the image of Sweden abroad and monitors international trends.

SI Stories

In this series we portray individuals who have been taking part in our programs, scholarships, or other areas of our operation, to shed light on how SI aims to contribute to personal and societal development.

Baltic Sea region cooperation

Project on ocean acidification connects the environmental movement, researchers and authorities

Ocean acidification threatens our entire ecosystem. Yet, there is not much talk about it. The BALSAM project is launching a campaign to open people’s eyes to a phenomenon that can…

SI scholarships, Study in Sweden

The Swedish Institute awards scholarships to 371 foreign students for studies in Sweden

Every year, the Swedish Institute awards scholarships to non-European students for studies at Swedish universities. 371 people from 43 countries are now granted scholarships for the coming academic year.

“Images that change the world” meets spring in Zagreb

The exhibition Images that change the world is an exploration of norms. These can be about age, ethnicity, disability, sex and sexual orientation. The exhibition meets spring outdoors at Cvjetni…

Swedish design movement

Climate Warriors – eight Swedish Design Movement “flag bearers” portrayed in the April edition of Form Magazine

Stockings of discarded fishing nets, wooden tables planed by hand, a streetwear brand that hires Syrian refugees and designer furniture that still feels modern after more than 60 years in…

28 Mar 2021

15 Jun 2021

Leadership programmes

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20 Apr 2021

24 Sep 2021

Leadership programmes

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04 May 2021

24 Nov 2021

Leadership programmes

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01 Sep 2021

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What is Sweden known for?

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Project on ocean acidification connects the environmental movement, researchers and authorities

The Swedish Institute awards scholarships to 371 foreign students for studies in Sweden

“Images that change the world” meets spring in Zagreb

Climate Warriors – eight Swedish Design Movement “flag bearers” portrayed in the April edition of Form Magazine

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