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Key Facts: Sweden Högskoleprovet (SweSAT) Exam
160 Scored MCQs
80 verbal + 80 quantitative scored items across 4 passes (+ 40 unscored trial items in a 5th pass)
UHR / Studera.nu (studera.nu/hogskoleprov)
5 × 55 Minutes
275 minutes of active testing time across five 40-question test passes (provpass)
UHR / Studera.nu
550 SEK
Statutory registration fee per sitting paid via hogskoleprov.nu
Högskoleförordningen (1993:100) 7 kap. 21 §
0.00–2.00 Scale
Normed score reported in 0.05 increments (minimum 0.05 for the admission quota)
UHR Admission & Norming Rules (uhr.se)
8-Year Validity
Valid until the end of the calendar half-year falling 8 years after the exam sitting
Högskoleförordningen (1993:100) 7 kap. 20 §
At Least 1/3 Quota
Minimum share of beginner university places allocated by Högskoleprovet results
Högskoleförordningen (1993:100) 7 kap. 13 §
Administered twice yearly by Universitets- och högskolerådet (UHR) and constructed by Umeå University under Högskoleförordningen (1993:100), Högskoleprovet (SweSAT) consists of five 55-minute test passes (160 scored questions across 8 verbal and quantitative subtests plus 40 unscored trial questions), costs 550 SEK, and reports normed scores from 0.00 to 2.00 that remain valid for 8 years.
Sample Sweden Högskoleprovet (SweSAT) Practice Questions
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1In the ORD (Ordförståelse) subtest of Högskoleprovet, which Swedish word is closest in meaning to the target word "understryka"?
2In the ORD (Ordförståelse) subtest, which Swedish word is closest in meaning to the target word "provisorisk"?
3In the ORD (Ordförståelse) subtest, which Swedish word is closest in meaning to the target word "avta"?
4In the ORD (Ordförståelse) subtest, which Swedish word is closest in meaning to the target word "utfall"?
5In the ORD (Ordförståelse) subtest, which Swedish phrase is closest in meaning to the target word "vedertagen"?
6In the ORD (Ordförståelse) subtest, which Swedish word is closest in meaning to the target word "förbehåll"?
7In the ORD (Ordförståelse) subtest, which Swedish word is closest in meaning to the target word "sporadisk"?
8In the ORD (Ordförståelse) subtest, which Swedish phrase is closest in meaning to the target word "entlediga"?
9In the ORD (Ordförståelse) subtest, which Swedish phrase is closest in meaning to the target word "stringent"?
10In the ORD (Ordförståelse) subtest, which Swedish word is closest in meaning to the target word "kutym"?
About the Sweden Högskoleprovet (SweSAT) Exam
Högskoleprovet (the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test, SweSAT) is Sweden's national standardized university admission examination governed by Chapter 7, Sections 12–13 and 20–22 of Högskoleförordningen (1993:100). Administered twice yearly by Universitets- och högskolerådet (UHR) in cooperation with 21 higher-education institutions and constructed by the Department of Applied Educational Science (TUV) at Umeå University, the test comprises five 55-minute passes of 40 multiple-choice items each: 160 scored items (80 verbal across ORD, LÄS, MEK, ELF and 80 quantitative across XYZ, KVA, NOG, DTK) plus 40 unscored trial items. Scores are normed to a 0.00–2.00 scale in 0.05 increments, remain valid for 8 years under 7 kap. 20 § högskoleförordningen, and allocate at least one-third (1/3) of beginner places in Swedish higher education. This OpenExamPrep bank is an independent English-language 4-option MCQ study adaptation that preserves authentic Swedish target vocabulary, passages, and sentences while adapting the 5-option official ORD and NOG formats to 4 options.
Exam sponsor: Universitets- och högskolerådet (UHR — Swedish Council for Higher Education) & Umeå University (TUV). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Held twice a year (spring and autumn) across Sweden. Each sitting includes two scored verbal passes (40 questions in 55 minutes per pass: 10 ORD, 10 LÄS, 10 MEK, 10 ELF), two scored quantitative passes (40 questions in 55 minutes per pass: 12 XYZ, 10 KVA, 6 NOG, 12 DTK), and one unscored 40-question trial pass (utprövningspass). Raw scores (0–80 verbal, 0–80 quantitative) are normed separately to 0.0–2.0 and averaged to a final normed score on a 0.00–2.00 scale in 0.05 increments. Candidates approved for the adapted test (dyslexia or visual impairment) take the same 160 scored items in four 80-minute passes with no trial pass.
Time Limit
275 minutes (5 test passes of 55 minutes each across a full test day, about 08:10–16:55)
Passing Score
0.00–2.00 normed scale in 0.05 increments (minimum 0.05 required for the Högskoleprovet admission quota; no fixed pass/fail cutoff)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- Universitets- och högskolerådet (UHR) — Högskoleprovet Official Overview · Source checked 2026-10-14
- Studera.nu (UHR) — Högskoleprovet Guide, Subtests, Dates, and Rules · Source checked 2026-10-14
- Högskoleprov.nu (UHR) — Official Registration Portal · Source checked 2026-10-14
- Umeå University — Department of Applied Educational Science (TUV) — Högskoleprovet Construction · Source checked 2026-10-14
- Sveriges riksdag — Högskoleförordningen (1993:100) 7 kap. 12–13 and 20–22 §§ · Source checked 2026-10-14
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
ORD — Ordförståelse (Swedish Vocabulary)
Tests comprehension of Swedish words, formal idioms, loanwords, and academic/journalistic register. Official ORD items present 1 target word and 5 options (A–E); this bank adapts items to 4 options while preserving authentic Swedish vocabulary.
LÄS — Svensk läsförståelse (Swedish Reading Comprehension)
Tests analytical reading comprehension of Swedish non-fiction, legal, scientific, and humanities texts across 4-option multiple-choice items.
MEK — Meningskomplettering (Sentence Completion)
Tests semantic precision, idiomatic collocations, and logical connectives in Swedish by completing 1 to 3 blanks in formal sentences (4 options A–D).
ELF — Engelsk läsförståelse (English Reading Comprehension)
Tests English reading comprehension and contextual vocabulary across longer passages and short cloze extracts (4 options A–D).
XYZ — Matematisk problemlösning (Mathematical Problem Solving)
Tests calculator-free mathematical problem solving across arithmetic, percentages, algebra, exponents, linear and quadratic functions, geometry, statistics, and probability (4 options A–D).
KVA — Kvantitativa jämförelser (Quantitative Comparisons)
Tests relational quantitative comparison between Quantity I (Kvantitet I) and Quantity II (Kvantitet II) using the 4 fixed KVA choices.
NOG — Kvantitativa resonemang (Quantitative Reasoning / Data Sufficiency)
Tests whether Statements (1) and (2) provide sufficient information to answer a quantitative question (5 fixed options A–E on the official exam, adapted to 4 options here).
DTK — Diagram, tabeller och kartor (Diagrams, Tables, and Maps)
Tests quantitative interpretation of multi-variable statistical tables, diagrams, index series, and cartographic map scales (4 options A–D).
Preparing for the Sweden Högskoleprovet (SweSAT) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 0.00–2.00 normed scale in 0.05 increments (minimum 0.05 required for the Högskoleprovet admission quota; no fixed pass/fail cutoff)
- Assessment: Held twice a year (spring and autumn) across Sweden. Each sitting includes two scored verbal passes (40 questions in 55 minutes per pass: 10 ORD, 10 LÄS, 10 MEK, 10 ELF), two scored quantitative passes (40 questions in 55 minutes per pass: 12 XYZ, 10 KVA, 6 NOG, 12 DTK), and one unscored 40-question trial pass (utprövningspass). Raw scores (0–80 verbal, 0–80 quantitative) are normed separately to 0.0–2.0 and averaged to a final normed score on a 0.00–2.00 scale in 0.05 increments. Candidates approved for the adapted test (dyslexia or visual impairment) take the same 160 scored items in four 80-minute passes with no trial pass.
- Time limit: 275 minutes (5 test passes of 55 minutes each across a full test day, about 08:10–16:55)
- Exam / certification fees: 550 SEK Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers Högskoleprovet (SweSAT), and what is its statutory basis?
Högskoleprovet is governed by Chapter 7, Sections 12–13 and 20–22 of Sweden's Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen, SFS 1993:100). Overall responsibility and score decisions rest with the Swedish Council for Higher Education (Universitets- och högskolerådet, UHR) in cooperation with 21 Swedish universities and university colleges, while the Department of Applied Educational Science (Institutionen för tillämpad utbildningsvetenskap, TUV) at Umeå University carries out test construction, analysis, and development on UHR's commission.
How is Högskoleprovet structured across the test day?
Candidates sit five 55-minute test passes (provpass) of 40 multiple-choice questions each (200 total questions across 275 minutes of active testing time). Four passes are scored—two verbal passes (80 questions across ORD, LÄS, MEK, and ELF) and two quantitative passes (80 questions across XYZ, KVA, NOG, and DTK)—while one pass of 40 questions is an undisclosed trial pass (utprövningspass) used to pre-test items for future sittings.
What is the registration fee and who is eligible to take Högskoleprovet?
Under Chapter 7, Section 21 of Högskoleförordningen (1993:100), the registration fee is 550 SEK per sitting, paid at hogskoleprov.nu. Under the same section (current wording from SFS 2023:83), a participant must turn at least 18 years old during the calendar year of the test sitting, unless they are in the spring semester of year 2 (årskurs 2) or later of Swedish upper secondary school (gymnasieskolan) or already hold a completed gymnasieexamen, studiebevis, or equivalent education.
How are Högskoleprovet scores calculated and how long do they remain valid?
Each correct answer on the 160 scored items earns 1 raw point, with no deduction for wrong or blank responses. Raw scores on the verbal half (0–80) and quantitative half (0–80) are normed separately to 0.0–2.0 and averaged to produce a final normed score from 0.00 to 2.00 in 0.05 increments. Under 7 kap. 20 § högskoleförordningen, a result is valid until the end of the calendar half-year that falls 8 years after the test sitting, and at least one-third (1/3) of places in beginner higher-education programs are allocated via the Högskoleprovet admission quota (minimum score 0.05 plus program eligibility).
How does this practice question bank relate to the official Högskoleprovet format?
This OpenExamPrep bank is an independent English-language 4-option multiple-choice study adaptation covering all 8 subtests in approximately their scored proportions. It preserves authentic Swedish target words, reading passages, and sentence-completion items where Swedish proficiency is tested, while using English stems and explanations and adapting the 5-option official ORD and NOG formats to 4 options. It is not an official UHR paper, translation, or full format simulation.