Berghs Bachelor program

Are you considering pursuing academic studies in media, communications, multimedia or design? Maybe you are wondering whether to study in Sweden or abroad?

As of 2005 students can begin their undergraduate studies at Berghs School of Communication in Stockholm and finish their Bachelor’s degree in Australia or USA. A Bachelor’s degree requires three to four years of academic studies. Berghs School of Communication offers two different streams: A Bachelor of Communications and a Bachelor of Design.

The semester at Berghs is conducted in English and all written work must be submitted in English. The courses at Berghs are designed to prepare the students for their studies in Australia or USA. Our instructors come from the industry and have international backgrounds.

During the semester at Berghs students will also be involved in real projects and will be encouraged to attend guest lectures, visit exhibitions and participate in a large variety of events and activities at Berghs connected with students from other programs.

Semester Dates 2010
January 25 - June 4, 2010
August 16 - December 17, 2010

Course Fee at Berghs 2010
SEK 31.250 (additional costs for literature and other study material of approximately SEK 2.000 will apply)

Requirements for admission

To be accepted to Berghs Bachelor you must have a high school (gymnasium) diploma with a Swedish point average of at least 14,0, or the international equivalent thereof. You must also be proficient in English, having achieved a VG in the Swedish high school courses English A and B, or the equivalent thereof.
We also recommend that you have some previous work or study experience when you apply, and we appreciate if you have travel experience.
Applicants who meet the requirements will be called to a personal interview.

How to apply

The semester of fall 2010 starts August 16. If you are an international student we want to receive your application as soon as possible.

Your application should contain:
  • Certified transcripts in English (non-Swedish transcripts should be accompanied by an official evaluation to Swedish standards or an official description)
  • A personal letter in English describing yourself and why you are applying to the Bachelor of Communications program at Berghs and ECU
  • Apply here
  • Portfolio of 6-12 work samples with explanations in English (only required when applying for a Bachelor of Design)
Financial aid
CSN does not grant financial aid for the semester at Berghs. For information regarding study loans through a bank, contact the school.

CSN does however accept applications for financial aid for the studies at our partner schools abroad.

Berghs Scholarship
Prospective students for fall 2010 that apply before April 6 compete for a scholarship of 10 000 SEK (one scholarship is awarded each semester).

More information:

Lotta Blomberg, Head of International Studies, +46 8 587 550 18, lotta.blomberg@berghs.se


Watch a movie with Lotta Blomberg, Head of International Studies, telling you more about herself and the program.

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