Sophiahemmet University is a leading higher education institution in the field of healthcare in Sweden. The University has in total, approximately 1300 students annually. Sophiahemmet University is also a leading higher institution for research and education in the field of health science in Sweden. The University is accredited by the Swedish government to offer a variety of courses and programmes at first cycle (undergraduate level), second cycle (master´s level, one year) and third cycle (doctoral level).