International Tourism Management (Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism)

About the course

A three-year, 180-credit bachelor’s taught entirely in English in Borlänge. It covers tourism principles, economics, organisational theory, destination planning, experience management, event studies and research methods, and ends with a bachelor’s thesis. In second year students are expected to spend a 30-credit semester at a partner university abroad, although courses at Dalarna can be taken instead.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• University Admissions in Sweden accepts the Leaving Certificate for general entry if you have at least six subjects, with at least two at Higher Level. Only final grades count. Predicted grades are not accepted. University Admissions decides how your subjects and levels match the Swedish requirements, so confirm with them if you are unsure.
• Specific requirements: Mathematics 2a, 2b or 2c, and Social Sciences 1b (or 1a1 + 1a2). University Admissions decides whether your Leaving Cert Maths and social science subjects meet these. Selection is 66% on final school grades and 34% on the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (Högskoleprovet), which is optional.
• English: the programme asks for English 6 (or IELTS 6.5 overall with no part below 5.5). University Admissions accepts Leaving Cert English at Ordinary Level grade O6 (or D) or better. No Swedish is required.

How to apply

1. Check your eligibilityMake sure you will have at least six Leaving Cert subjects, two of them at Higher Level, plus Maths and a social science subject to cover the specific requirements.
2. Apply on universityadmissions.seApply between 16 October 2026 and 15 January 2027 for autumn 2027. Most Irish students apply once they have their final results, as predicted grades are not accepted.
3. Upload documents by 1 February 2027Upload your final Leaving Cert results and a copy of your passport or ID card as proof of EU citizenship. If you miss this, your application is treated as late.
4. Accept your offer and prepareResults come out on 8 April 2027. Follow the instructions on universityadmissions.se to keep your place and plan to be in Borlänge for the start of term in the week of 23 August 2027.

Costs

• EU/EEA citizens pay no tuition fees and no application fee. You must upload a copy of your passport or national ID card as proof of citizenship by the document deadline. Non-EU students pay SEK 291,420 for the full programme. Dalarna University does not award scholarships for this programme.

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