Swedish embassy Kuala Lumpur introduces Sweden to Malaysian students

On April 24 the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur, the Swedish Institute and representatives from Lund University and the Royal Institute of Technology KTH organized a pre-departure event for 28 students from Malaysian universities accepted for post-graduate university studies in Sweden.

Lund University. Photo: Kennet Ruona

The Ambassador of Sweden Mr Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt started the event by giving the departing students an introduction about Sweden. Ms. Aili Ramberg, Second Secretary at the Embassy, informed the students about practicalities to keep in mind when going to Sweden, including migration procedures. Representatives from Lund University and the Royal Institute of Technology KTH introduced the different aspects of life as a student at a Swedish university to the attendees, and older alumni of Swedish universities shared their experiences about being students in Sweden.

The active participation during the Q&A session lead to meaningful conversations about life in Sweden, migration procedures and being a student at a Swedish university.

Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur