English is the main working language at Hyper Island.

As an applicant to a Hyper Island Diploma Program you have to hold the equivalent school background of a Swedish upper-secondary graduation. Your application needs to include attested document/s in English or Swedish to verify this!

Citizens of the European Community (including EEA citizens) do not need a resident permit to study at Hyper Island in Karlskrona or Stockholm. The only requirement concerning applicants from EU is to fill in the form Registration of right of residence and send it to the Swedish Migration Board!

As a non-European Community citizen, you must apply for a resident permit in Sweden. Please apply at least three months in advance! For further information, click here

More information on studying and living in Sweden can be found here: Study in Sweden!

COST

The tuition fees apply only to the Hyper Island Diploma Programs, which are open to all English speaking persons regardless of nationality or citizenship are as follows:

  • Motion Graphics Designer & Developer, Stockholm, 40 weeks, 12 900 EUR
  • Motion Graphics Designer & Developer, Karlskrona, 40 weeks, 12 900 EUR
  • Interactive Art Director, Stockholm, 45 weeks, 12 900 EUR
  • Digital Media, Karlskrona, 90 weeks, 19 850 EUR
  • Digital Media, Stockholm, 90 weeks, 19 850 EUR
  • E-commerce Manager, Stockholm 40 weeks 12.900 EUR
  • Application Designer and Developer for Mobile Devices,Karlskrona 60 weeks 16.300 EUR

(VAT may occur to all full-time programs)

PAYMENT CONDITIONS

Payment conditions for a 1-year full-time program:

  • 50% should be paid 10 days before course starts
  • 40% should be paid 20101231 (first year)
  • 10% should be paid 10 days before graduation (students will not get a complete Diploma if the full program fee is not paid.)

Payment conditions for a 2-year full-time program:

Please make the payments by the following dates:

  • 50% should be paid 20100701
  • 20% should be paid 20101231 (first year)
  • 20% should be paid 20110630 (second year)
  • 10% should be paid 10 days before graduation students will not receive a complete Diploma if the full program fee is not paid.

    • If the down payments are delayed, interest will be added according to Swedish law.

    A complete agreement to sign will be enclosed with admission letter. The agreement should be signed and forwarded back to Hyper Island within 30 days.

    For further questions please contact The Diploma Office:
    diploma@hyperisland.se

    Human Finans

    In cooperation with “Human Finans”, we offer our Swedish students a chance to apply for interest-free financial services for up to 12 months.
    Visit Human Finans for more information.

    Leonardo da Vinci

    Hyper Island offers the opportunity for its students to apply for a scholarship administrated by Hyper Island and The Swedish “Programkontoret”.

    The scholarship supports Vocational training abroad that will result in cooperation between countries, deeper knowledge about the industry and culture differences within the European union.

    The scholarship is intended for the internship period only. Hyper Island students who have secured internship placements in Europe (Europe only) can apply for this scholarship. Any student at Hyper Island can apply for the Leonardo da Vinci scholarship as long as you meet the requirements stated above, and are enrolled in a full time program.
    The scholarship sum varies, depending on the program and duration the internship period. The maximum amount rewarded is 3000 EURO per student.

    More information about the scholarship can be found at Programkontoret.

    Hyper Island can’t guarantee that any of Hyper Island’s students will receive the scholarship.

    For any questions regarding Hyper Island and scholarships, please contact For further questions please contact The Diploma Office:
    diploma@hyperisland.see
    +46 (0)8 7443019

    Student VISAS for EU and Non-EU members

    Student VISAS for Non-EU members

    As a non-EU member you have to apply for a VISA at least 3 months ahead of your scheduled trip to Sweden. You cannot obtain the VISA in Sweden instead you need to wait for the VISA to be sent to you at your current location.

    The best way is to apply for your Student Visa through the Swedish Migration Board office. If you apply through a consulate in your own country the process might be longer than 3 months.

    You can find more information here.

    Student VISAS for EU members

    If your country is a member of the European Union you won’t need an actual Student Visa. The only requirement concerning applicants from EU is to fill in the form Registration of right of residence and sending it to: http://www.migrationsverket.se/info/studera_en.html

    ACCOMODATION IN STOCKHOLM AND KARLSKRONA

    At present, Hyper Island offers no accommodation, such as a campus dormitory or student housing. Finding a place to stay will be your own responsibility.

    Following sites could prove helpful when looking for accommodation:

    www.bostaddirekt.se (swe/eng)

    www.karlskronahem.se (swe/eng)

    www.andrahand.se (swe)

    www.studentlya.se swe/eng)

    www.sollentunalagenhetshotell.com (swe/eng)

    www.blocket.se (swe)

    www.sssb.se (swe/eng)

    STUDENT CARDS

    Student Cards are issued through CSN The Swedish Central Student Board. The process takes approximately 2-3 weeks and cannot be administered by Hyper Island.

    Read more on CSN’s English site. www.csn.se/en

    For further questions please contact The Diploma Office:
    Diploma@hyperisland.se
    +46 (0)8 7443019

    LIVING EXPENCES

    Approximate living expences each month in Stockholm or Kalskrona

    Rent 3000-5000 SE (Stockholm/ Karlskrona)

    Food/provisions 2000 -3000 SEK

    Public Transportation in Stockholm 690 SEK

    Public Transportation in Karlskrona 370-570 SEK.

    (The town of Karlskrona is relatively small. If you live on Trossö or in close proximity to Stumholmen or Trossö you can walk or ride a bike to school.

    VISIT HYPER ISLAND

    You are always welcome to visit us in Stockholm or in Karlskrona. Get in touch by contacting: The Diploma Office.

    DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

    If you have any questions about being a foreign student at Hyper Island’s Diploma Programs, please contact The Diploma Office:
    diploma@hyperisland.se

For detailed information about Sweden: http://www.sweden.se/
Swedish News in English: http://www.thelocal.se/