Study in Skellefteå
Study in Skellefteå
Study in Skellefteå
Studying further doesn’t have to mean five years at university or living in a student dorm.
Many of the programs in Skellefteå can be studied remotely. And several lead directly to professions where the need is already great. Here are the higher vocational education programs in Skellefteå you can apply for before fall 2026.
Accounting Economist
If you want to work in finance, this is a clear path into a profession found in almost every industry.
Length: approx. 2 years
Format: On site in Skellefteå one day/week, remote the rest of the time
Start: Fall 2026
Application: Open for late application
After the program: You work with bookkeeping, financial statements, and finance in companies – often close to the business and with responsibility for ensuring that the figures are correct and provide an accurate picture.
Here you can read about the Accounting Economist program
Buyer & Procurement Officer with Sustainability Expertise
A program for those who want to work more strategically with business, purchasing, and sustainability.
Length: approx. 2 years
Format: Hybrid – study remotely or attend on site
Start: Fall 2026
Apply by: May 17
After the program: You are responsible for purchasing goods and services at the right price and quality, often with a focus on sustainable and long-term business.
Here you can read about the Buyer & Procurement Officer with Sustainability Expertise program
Support Pedagogue
For those who want to work closely with people and make a concrete difference in everyday life.
Length: approx. 2 years
Format: Remote studies with group sessions in Skellefteå
Start: Fall 2026
Apply by: May 15
After the program: You work, for example, within LSS and support people in everyday life, while also developing working methods and quality in the organization.
Here you can read about the Support Pedagogue program
Specialist Nursing Assistant in Elder Care and Social Care
Advanced training for those who want to take the next step in health and social care.
Length: approx. 1–2 years
Format: Remote studies with 1–3 group weeks per semester in Skellefteå
Start: Fall 2026
Apply by: May 15
After the program: You get a more qualified role in healthcare, with in-depth expertise in areas such as elder care and teamwork.
Here you can read about the Specialist Nursing Assistant in Elder Care and Social Care program
IW-certified Welding Technician
A practical program for those who want to work in industry.
Length: approx. 1–2 years
Format: On site in Skellefteå
Start: Fall 2026
Apply by: May 15
After the program: You work hands-on joining materials within industry, production, or larger construction and energy projects.
Here you can read about the IW-certified Welding Technician program
Environmental Inspector
If you want to work with the environment, supervision and sustainable development, this is a profession with growing demand.
Length: approx. 2 years
Format: Remote with in-person meetings in Skellefteå
Start: Autumn 2026
Apply by: 30 May
After the program: You often work within a municipality or government agency carrying out inspections, following up on environmental requirements, and contributing to more sustainable development.
Here you can read about the Environmental Inspector program
Electrical Design Engineer
A technical program linked to electrification and industry.
Length: approx. 2 years
Format: Hybrid (on site in Skellefteå about two days every other week + digital teaching)
Start: Autumn 2026
Application: Open for late applications
After the program: You work designing and developing electrical systems for buildings, industries or energy facilities.
Here you can read about the Electrical Design Engineer program
IoT Designer
For those who want to work with connected systems and technology that links products and data.
Length: approx. 2 years
Format: Remote with meetings via video link in Skellefteå
Start: Autumn 2026
Application: Open for late applications
After the program: You work planning and developing connected systems, for example within properties, industry or smart solutions.
Here you can read about the IoT Designer program
Production Technician – automated manufacturing processes
A program for those who want to work with modern industry and production.
Length: approx. 2 years
Format: Remote with three mandatory meetings in Skellefteå
Start: Autumn 2026
Apply by: 15 May
After the program: You work to improve and streamline production, for example by optimizing flows or introducing new technology.
Here you can read about the Production Technician – automated manufacturing processes program
For those aiming high
The Airline Pilot Program (or the pilot training as many call it) in Skellefteå is now a Higher Vocational Education program (YH), which means that students no longer need to cover the full cost of the training themselves.
The next application round opens at the end of 2026. The program starts in autumn 2027 and is taught on site in Skellefteå.
Read more: Pilot training now opens up to more people - will be free this autumn
Airline Pilot Program
For those who want to become a pilot.
Length: approx. 2 years
Format: On site in Skellefteå
Start: Starts in autumn 2026 but applications are closed. Next start is autumn 2027
Application opens: end of 2026
After the program: You work as a pilot in commercial aviation and are responsible for planning and carrying out flights safely.
Here you can read about the Airline Pilot Program
Study remotely in Skellefteå
You do not need to pack up your life to start studying. Several of the programs are online or hybrid, with meetings in Skellefteå. That means you can continue living where you are, maybe keep your job in some form, and still take a step forward. For many, that is exactly what makes the difference. That studies can fit into everyday life, not the other way around.
The application deadlines are approaching
Several programs close in mid-May. Some are already open for late applications, but places are filling up continuously. Have you been thinking that you should do something else, but have not really moved forward? Then this is a pretty concrete opportunity to actually do something about it.
About higher vocational education programmes
Higher vocational education is for those who want to study a programme with a clear connection to working life. The programmes are developed together with companies and organisations, which means the content reflects the skills actually in demand today. This is why most, a full 9 out of 10, get a job immediately after graduating.
Many higher vocational education programmes last between one and two years and combine theory with hands-on practice at workplaces. For many people, it becomes a way to change careers, continue their education or take the step towards a new profession without having to study for several years.
Higher vocational education also has a strong connection to the labour market after graduation. More than nine out of ten get a job within a year, and many are hired by the company where they completed their internship.
