Frequently asked Questions/FAQ - Nordic Skin Academy

FAQ - For International Students

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What are the chances of visa approval based on your admission at Nordic Skin Medical & Aesthetic College Sweden (The College)?

We have never had a visa rejected until now. But the visa chances are very dependent upon the candidate’s documentation, financial status and ties with the country of origin.

Is IELTS/TOEFL compulsory to get admission in your college?

You must have an Academic IELTS band score of 5.0 or above to be admitted to any or our courses/study programs.

Is there only IELTS required or PTE or Duolingo is also acceptable?

In case of any other English test than IELTS or TOEFL the candidate will have to go through an online interview by our team. The interview will be conducted in English. If the candidates pass our interview in English, he/she will be able to apply for our study programs/courses without any further requirements for IELTS/TOEFL.

Does a candidate need work experience for successful admission and visa approval?

No, Neither the College nor the Migrations Board of Sweden needs any work experience to consider the applicant to be eligible for admission and granting a study visa.

What are other eligibility requirements to secure an admission at your college?

Our eligibility criteria are as follows.

Medical doctors, Dental doctors

Certified Nurses

All paramedical professionals who have availed a degree of minimum 1,5 year in any paramedical profession i.e. Physiotherapist, skin therapists, speech therapists, radiologists, sub nurses.

IELTS Academic band 5 or above / TOEFL score 70 or above.

Does the college need the educational documents verified/certified by Higher education Commission (HEC) and from Foreign Ministry?

Yes, all educational documents must be certified by HEC and Ministry of foreign affairs from the country of origin before you submit it to us.

Is there any chance of getting a stipend or scholarship during the study?

Unfortunately, there is no scholarship available for short time courses / diplomas/study programs with our college at the time.

What is the requirement in terms of bank statement, closing balance and block account etc for the students outside EU?

The student must have to show a bank statement for last 6 months with a closing balance of about 15 000- 20 000 EUR for a study program of 6 months and about 30 000-40 000 EUR for a study program lasting for 12 months.

Is it allowed to work part time on a study visa in Sweden?

Yes, it is allowed for those who are living in Sweden on a study visa and for their family members.

Can a candidate find a job in his/her field of study during or after completion of the study program?

Yes, it is possible, but most of the employers require Swedish language and some sort of experience in the relevant field. Sometimes it can be hard to find a relevant job for newcomers.

What is the pay scale for a skin therapist, a doctor and a nurse in Sweden?

The pay scale of these professionals can vary a lot depending upon their experience, age and other merits. But in general, the pay scales can be as similar as follows.

Skin Therapist: 2500- 3500 EUR/month

Nurses: 3500-4500 EUR/month

Medical Doctors: 4500-6500 EUR/month

Will your college help them to get jobs after completing the course?

The College will provide the candidates with useful guidelines about how to get a job in Sweden/EU in an effective way, but we DONT guarantee any other help in finding a job.

Does Swedish visa policy allow to convert the study visa into work visa?

Yes, it is possible to do so. But for more precise information we recommend visiting www.migrationsverket.se.

Can an applicant apply for family reunification during the course? What are the chances of getting a visa for spouse during the course? or after completing the course?

A candidate can apply for family visa at the same time when he/she applies for his/her visa before course starts or the submission of visa application for family reunification can be done after the main candidate has already arrived in Sweden. The chances for getting a family visa depends on several parameters like financial situation, living conditions of the candidate in Sweden. How strong ties does a candidate have with his/her native country etc.

Can a candidate open a bank account in Sweden?

Yes, normally they can do so. But often the banks need a 1-year visa and a personal ID number in Sweden. This personal ID number is issued by Tax authorities in Sweden if a candidate avails a visa that is at least for 1 year or of longer time.