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Step 1: Complementary programme

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Instead of turning to us first, you can take complementary programme at a college or University and do a PTP (Practical Service for Psychologists) and then apply for a licence.

When you apply for a licence after complementary programme you have to use the application form for educated outside of the EU and EEA. You can not apply via the e-service for educated in Sweden.

There is a limited number of places at the complementary programme at a few different universities. Each university decides the requirements to be able to attend the the complementary programme.

Follow these steps

  1. Apply for complementary programme.
  2. Send us a certificate when your complementary programme has been approved.
  3. 3. You will then receive a decision from us that you can do your internship (PTP).

The following institutions offer complementary programme:

Frequently asked questions

How many places are there at complementary programme?

That depends on which university you apply to. Ask the university.

Can I attend the complementary programme as a distance education?

No. There might be some courses that are available on distance, but you have to check with the university what applies.

Am I entitled to study allowance when I attend the complementary programme?

You may be entitled to study allowance for complementary programme – contact CSN.

Do I need to be able to speak swedish to attend the complementary programme?

Yes.

Do I need a residence permit or have a Swedish personal identity number?

We do not require that you have a Swedish social security or coordination number, a residence permit or that you live in Sweden to have your education assessed (step 1). However, you need a Swedish social security or coordination number when it's time to apply for a licence (step 5).

In order to practice or go to school in Sweden you will have to obtain a residence or work permit from the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket).

It is important that you notify us if you have updated your personal data, e.g. get a social security number or coordination number or change your name, so that we can update the information in the register for Healthcare professionals (HOSP).

Do you have questions about how to apply?

Telephone: 075-247 30 00
Telephone hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, non-holidays, 9–11
E-mail: fragoromansokan@socialstyrelsen.se

Do you have questions about your current application?

If you have submitted an application and have questions about your application, you can contact us. Always state your case number (diary number). During the summer, we have lower staffing, which results in longer response times to incoming questions.

Telephone: 075-247 30 00
Telephone hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, non-holidays, 9–11
E-mail: socialstyrelsen@socialstyrelsen.se

 

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