British students escaping to universities in Sweden

More British students are applying to university in Sweden following the rise in tuition fees for students at home. Studying in Sweden is free for all EU citizens.
Lund University, Scandinavia’s largest education and research institute and one of Europe’s most prestigious universities, has seen a 15% increase in UK applicants.
As the application period for studies commencing in August 2013 closed on 15 January, it became clear that the UK has strengthened its position as the number one country for international applicants to the university, with 639 applications this year compared to 558 last year.
British students therefore look set to continue as the largest international student group at Lund University. Overall, Indian students dominate the international applications in Sweden. Read more...