Education

Eligibility & selection

How the admissions process works

Eligibility

The following entry requirements apply to our study programs.

For applicants with grades from Sweden

General entry requirements for higher education.

For applicants with grades from Norway

General study competence.

For applicants with grades from other countries

If you have foreign grades, you need a statement regarding your foreign education – an assessment by the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR). Swedish as a Second Language 1-3 and English are required.

We are happy to help you calculate your points based on your grades and merit points. We can also answer questions about what you can do to improve your chances of being admitted. Read more under the heading Study Guidance or contact education coordinator Linda Ladenstedt by phone at +46 8 16 01 20 or via email at linda.ladenstedt@nimm.se.

Selection

Standard selection

Selection is based on grades from upper secondary school, adult education (komvux), and folk high school.

Applicants are placed in different quota groups based on whether their grades are from Sweden, Norway, or other countries.

Alternative selection

Prior learning. To be assessed in this quota group, the following is required. A minimum grade of Pass or E in:

  • Swedish/Swedish as a Second Language A+B or Swedish/Swedish as a Second Language 1, 2 and 3
  • English A or English 5
  • Mathematics A or Mathematics 1a, b or c
  • Civics A or Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2
  • Valid Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (SweSAT)

Credit transfer of study results

Applicants to our programs with fully or partially completed education in healthcare may, after individual assessment, be granted credit for parts of these academic merits for continued studies at NIMM.

Examples of education from which you can transfer credits:

  • Doctor
  • Physiotherapist
  • Nurse

Credit transfer for individual courses

If you have completed a course that corresponds to any of NIMM's courses in terms of content and credits, you can apply for credit transfer. For questions regarding credit transfer, please contact education advisor Linda Ladenstedt.

Get personal guidance before applying

Do you have questions before applying?
We offer personal guidance with our education advisor, where you can get answers to your questions and concerns. Email linda.ladenstedt@nimm.se to book an appointment.

What can I get answers to:

  • Eligibility and selection
  • Financing
  • Teaching & curriculum
  • Work and studies
  • Accommodation
  • Career prospects as a naprapath, chiropractor, or osteopath