International Relations Office

Sweden

What is common among IKEA, Ericsson, Volvo and ABBA? They are all made in Sweden. An SEP stint in Sweden will present you with an once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience life in the 2nd best country to live in the world (at least, according to the UN Human Development Index 2004). The Swedes are friendly and helpful, and most of them speak English fluently.

Sweden is also the third largest country in Western Europe, and has much to offer for everyone. With a 7000km long coastline, the country is peppered with countless lakes and waterways. Small idyllic villages and bustling vibrant cities will offer you a strong yet interesting contrast of Sweden.

 

Capital
 Stockholm
Currency
 Swedish Krona (SEK)
Language
 Swedish and English
Weather

Stockholm (East Sweden)

  • Daylight varies widely from more than 18 hours around midsummer, to only around 6 hours in late December. Despite its northern location, Stockholm has relatively mild weather compared to other location at similar latitude, or even farther south
  • Summer months (June – September) : 11 – 21 °C
  • Winter months (December to March) : -5 – 3 °C
  • Average warmest month : July
  • Average coolest month : February
  • Average wettest month : July


Kiruna (North Sweden)

  • Short, cool summers and long, cold winters. Snow cover generally lasts from mid-October to mid-May, but snowfall can occur year-round
  • Summer months (June – August) : 5 - 17 °C
  • Winter months (October to April) : -22 – -1 °C
  • Average warmest month : July
  • Average coolest month : January
  • Average wettest month : July


Malmo (South Sweden)

  • Mild climate with pleasant summers and cold winter
  • Summer months (June – August) : 11 - 21 °C
  • Winter months (October to April) : -3 – 4 °C
  • Average warmest month : July
  • Average coolest month : January
  • Average wettest month : July

 

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