Study + Work in Sweden 2024

07 Oct 2024, 4.00 PM

When considering studying abroad, having a clearer vision of the future can make the process more accessible. Based on this idea, we will be hosting a unique event in Tokyo that combines study abroad and job hunting.

Date: October 7-8, 2024
Venue: Institute of Science Tokyo (Tokyo) / Osaka University (Osaka)

The Embassy of Sweden will be hosting study abroad-related events in Tokyo and Osaka. The content will differ at each venue, so please see below for details.

Tokyo
Welcome back from Sweden + Work in Sweden 2024 @ Tokyo

We thought it would be beneficial for all participants if we could provide a forum for those hoping to study abroad to share the experiences of those who have studied in Sweden, for former study abroad students to interact with Swedish companies, and for information exchange between universities and companies. The first half of the event will feature presentations by those with study experience in Sweden and companies, and the second half will be a time for interaction, so please enjoy interacting with a variety of people.

Target audience: People who returned from Sweden in 2024, people who have studied at a Swedish university, people who are considering studying abroad in Sweden, people who want to work for a Swedish company, companies and university staff looking for talented personnel.

Date: Monday, October 7th 17:00-21:00
Location:Tsubame Terrace, at Institute of Science Tokyo

Participation: Free, but advance registration is required. If you wish to participate, please register using the link below. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. Applications will be closed once the maximum number of participants (100) has been reached.

[Tokyo] Alumni:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBz75jVUmfeVPJqQecWYwWqVkFM1Mt6hqP5Ohozar5FN4mpg/viewform?usp=sf_link

[Tokyo] Those who interested in to study in Sweden:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCo8isz_CMXGohPrRrV09f3EFaWuNzswwdjj6kecmLeQDxPQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

[Tokyo] Companies and University personnel:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn2eU849Ubh3IsaxZ8uM2Y9-rzHXgjGjSMCpwNP-Au6lgrCQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

16:30 Registration starts

17:00-17:10 Opening remarks by Viktoria Li, Ambassador of Sweden to Japan

17:10-17:40 Presentations by students who have returned from Sweden this year

"11 Months Spent in Sweden" by Ms. Anna Iso
As an exchange student, she has studied Business Administration at Kristianstad University from August 2023 to June 2024. She is currently a fourth-year student in the Department of Local Government Administration at Kanagawa University, Faculty of Law.

“What the Landscapes of Sweden Taught Me” by Mika Sasaki
Studied Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology as an exchange student from August 2023 to June 2024.
Master's student in Urban Design and Built Environment at Tokyo Institute of Technology. (Current: Institute of Science Tokyo).

17:40-17:55 "The appeal of Lund University" by Mr. Johan Gunnarsson, Strategic Recruitment Manager East Asia, Lund University.

17:55-18:10 "About the creative business school from Sweden" by Anna Mori, Hyper Island Japan.

18:10-18:20 Presentation by SWAN (Sweden Alumni Network Japan)
"About SWAN activities" by Mr. Subaru Hiranuma, Chairman of Sweden Alumni Network Japan.

18:20-18:50 Panel discussion (in alphabetical order)

Mr. Thomas Östergren, President and CEO,
Atlas Copco Group, Atlas Copco K.K.

Mr. Petter Sund, CEO,
Baseload Power Japan Co., Ltd.

Ms. Petra Färe, President and CSO Country Management,
IKEA Japan Co., Ltd.

MC Mr. Subaru Hiranuma, Chairman of Sweden Alumni Network Japan.

19:00-21:00 Networking event
Light meal and drinks will be provided.

Participants' alma maters in Sweden (in alphabetical order):
Dalarna University
Halmstad University
Kristianstad University
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Linköping University
Linnaeus University
Lund University
Malmö University
Stockholm University
Södertörn University
Umeå University
University of Gothenburg
Uppsala University
Örebro University

Business school:
Hyper Island

Participants' alma maters in Japan (in alphabetical order):
Ehime University, Kanagawa University, Institute of Science Tokyo, Kanda University of International Studies, Kyoritsu University of Pharmacy (Keio University Faculty of Pharmacy), Keio University, Kobe University, International Christian University, Saitama University, Sophia University, Chuo University, University of Tsukuba, Temple University Japan Graduate School, Tokyo Metropolitan University,Tokyo Univeristy,  Toyo University, Tokushima University, Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, Nagoya University, Hiroshima University, Meiji Gakuin University, Meiji University, Yokohama City University, Rikkyo University, Waseda University

Participating companies (in alphabetical order):
Alfa Laval
Atlas Copco
BabyBjörn
Baseload Power Japan
EF Education First
IKEA Japan Co., Ltd
Munters
Mycronic
Modular Management Japan
Orwak Japan K.K.
Tetrapak Japan

Japanese Government Agency:
JASSO Japan Student Services Organization
Tobitate! (Leap for Tomorrow) Study Abroad Initiative

Osaka
Welcome back from Sweden + Pre-Osaka EXPO Event 2024 @ Osaka

In Osaka, not only those who have studied at universities, but also those who have studied at folk high schools will talk about their experiences. In addition, as the Osaka World Expo will be held in 2025, we will talk about the efforts of the Swedish Embassy. In the second half of the event, there will be a networking session where participants can freely interact with each other.

Eligible participants: People who returned from Sweden in 2024, people who have studied abroad at a Swedish university, people who are thinking of studying in Sweden, and university staff.

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Location: Osaka University of Foreign Studies Memorial Hall on the 1st floor of the Foreign Studies Research and Lecture Building, Minoh Campus, Osaka University 

Participation: Free, but advance registration is required. If you wish to participate, please register using the link below. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be closed once the maximum number of participants (100) has been reached.

[Osaka] Alumni:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfs2F7S5AKUCINpJu3XWKPYQtFtWvXb4phyrH65rO4iw7YAA/viewform?usp=sf_link

[Osaka] Those who interested in to study in Sweden:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxhDXSLchURubpcx0gwj2Hyvf_rVbCiCl1hEEdWucPoI_wqw/viewform?usp=sf_link

[Osaka] University-related personnel:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRyVLVI1ZhIgA7OtcFsvFqMBOhahbhWVAzFgvc9S-XcWKleA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Schedule (Tentative):

16:30 Registration begins

17:00-17:10 Welcome speech by Ms. Johanna Lindquist, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Sweden

17:10-17:50 Presentations by students who have returned from Sweden this year

"Trying to live with Swedish"
Mr. Soushun Abe
Osaka University Graduate School of Humanities, Foreign Sciences, 2 years in the first term of the doctoral study), belongs to the Department of Foreign Studies, Graduate School of Humanities, Osaka University. Studied in Stockholm University from August 2023 to June 2024. Studying Swedish economics and business development.

"My long-awaited study at Folk High School and what I discovered"
Ms. Ikoi Nishiyama
3rd year of Swedish, Osaka University Faculty of Foreign Languages.
I studied at Kalix folkhögskola for three weeks as a summer course program and then at Grebbestads folkhögskola for nine months. I want to share my experiences of studying at folkhögskola, which I have wanted since I entered university.

17:50-18:05 "The appeal of Lund University" by Johan Gunnarsson, Strategic Recruitment Manager East Asia, Lund University.

18:05-18:15 "About the Osaka Expo" by Ms. Johanna Lindquist and Mr. Victor Åstrand, Embassy of Sweden

18:15-18:25 Presentation by Sweden Alumni Network Japan Kansai
"About SWAN KANSAI activities" by Ms. Mami Yamasaki, Chairman of Sweden Alumni Network Japan Kansai

18:20-18:25 Closing remarks by Mr. Daisuke Furuya, Professor, Graduate School of Humanities, Osaka University

18:30-20:00 Networking Event
Light meal and drinks will be provided.

Participants' alma maters in Sweden (in alphabetical order):
Universities: 
Dalarna University
Stockholm University
Kristianstad University
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Linnaeus University
Lund University
University of Gothenburg

Business school:
Hyper Island

Folk High Schools:
Axevalla folkhögskola
Bäckedals folkhögskola
Grebbestads folkhögskola
Kalix folkhögskola
Klarälvdalens folkhögskola
Sigtuna folkhögskola

Participants' alma maters in Japan (in alphabetical order):
Osaka University, Kyoto University, Kansai Gaidai University, Shibaura University, Waseda University

(as of October 6, 2024)

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact us at the address below.

Nagame Hayami
nagame.hayami@gov.se