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Education & Exchanges

Overview

Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language.

Education

EducationUSA

EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education

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Local EducationUSA Centers

EducationUSA advising centers help you navigate the Five Steps to U.S. Study.

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Educational Programs

Study & Exchange American English Information Resource Center

Study & Exchange

The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.

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American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English.

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Information Resource Center

The Information Resource Center (IRC) Stockholm is the Embassy’s research and reference service, assisting both the general public and the Embassy’s target audience. With our specialized knowledge of the United States, we can help you find an answer to a U.S.-related question or point you in the right direction for further information.

BridgeUSA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States.

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Academic & Professional Exchanges

Opportunities for international study & research from undergraduate through postdoctoral.

Local Programs

Swedish Fulbright Commission/Stockholm EducationUSA EducationUSA Malmö Advising Center U.S. Speakers Program Study in the U.S. Small Grants Program On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Climate Change

Swedish Fulbright Commission/Stockholm EducationUSA

The Swedish Fulbright Commission administers yearly grants for Swedes and Americans to conduct graduate and post-doctoral research, and other programs in both countries. It also offers education advising for those who would like to study in the U.S, as one of two EducationUSA offices in Sweden. Telephone hours for education advising are Monday, Tuesday between 8:00 – 16:30 and Wednesday between 8:00-12:00. Please call: +46 (0)8 534 818 80 or email fulbright@fulbright.se to book an appointment.

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EducationUSA Malmö Advising Center

If you live in Southern Sweden and want to talk to an education advisor, try contacting the Education USA Malmö Advising Center located at Malmö Borgarskola

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U.S. Speakers Program

The Public Affairs Section organizes conferences, seminars, and talks by visiting American officials and academics as well as electronic meetings of American and Swedish interlocutors. We can also help you organize a speaker from the Embassy for public events and conferences. Send us an e-mail at stkspeakers@state.gov for more information.

Study in the U.S.

Resource Guides for University and College Searches.

Small Grants Program

The Embassy has a Small Grants Program which provides small grants to support artistic, academic, and other activities with a connection to American culture or values when such support is of mutual interest to both the requesting organization and the Embassy.

On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Climate Change

High School Students and Adult Mentors invited to apply. Application deadline is December 1, 2021.

Local American Spaces

Find American Spaces, American Centers, American Corners, or Binational Centers near you.

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American Spaces

The Office of American Spaces oversees a network of 600 open-access cultural centers.

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EXCHANGE ALUMNI: RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

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Join the ExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:

Gain access to various grant opportunities through Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI).
Read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database.
Find and connect with fellow ExchangeAlumni locally and globally.
Get up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, and ExchangeAlumni news.

There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.

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