Eligibility and selection process

General requirements

You meet the general eligibility requirements if you fulfill any of the following criteria:

• You have completed an upper secondary education in a Swedish high school or through municipal adult education.

• You have a Swedish or foreign education equivalent to the requirement above.

• You are a resident of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, or Norway and are eligible for equivalent education in your home country.

• You have acquired the necessary skills to benefit from the program through Swedish or foreign education, work experience, or other circumstances.

General eligibility according to Chapter 3, Section 1 of the Swedish Vocational Education Ordinance.

Specific requirements

In addition to general eligibility, you must provide proof of the following:

• Work experience: At least 1 year of full-time employment (or equivalent part-time) within the food industry, such as in primary production, processing, distribution, sales, service, or food safety.

Documents to Include in Your Application

Attach certificates and transcripts that prove both your general and specific eligibility. All documents must be signed by a school official or officially certified.

If you have a foreign upper secondary education, the documents must be translated and validated.

Recognition of prior learning (Reell kompetens)

If you do not meet the formal general or specific eligibility criteria, you may apply based on recognition of prior learning.

This refers to the actual competence you have, regardless of how, when, or where it was acquired. Your experience could come from work, volunteer activities, academic studies (foreign academic merits must be validated by UHR – the Swedish Council for Higher Education), time abroad, or other education or courses.

To apply based on recognition of prior learning:

1. Check the box "Apply with recognition of prior learning" on yh-antagning.se

2. Upload your CV, personal statement, and any supporting documents that demonstrate your competence.

3. Your application must be submitted by the final application deadline.

To assess your eligibility, you may be asked to complete a self-assessment test, interview, or written exam.

Selection process

If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of available places, selection is made based on grades, study assessments, or entrance tests.