Biology Graduate Degree in Sweden: Student Profile

He’s keen to emphasize that this includes the professors, and says the openness of relationships between students and teachers has been the most surprising part of his experience.

“The professors here treat you just like a friend,” he says. “You can approach them any time with queries, and they are happy to help. I have had a great experience with each and every professor I have met and gained a lot of experience from them.”

Having such supportive people around has no doubt helped Chinmaya adapt to other aspects of life in Sweden, including the climate – which is rather different to India’s. “I had never experienced days with just five hours of sunlight,” he says.

If the idea of such short days fills you with dread, then Sweden is perhaps not for you. But in general Chinmaya has no qualms about recommending the country, and Uppsala, to other prospective students.

In terms of his own future, he’s keen to continue research in the neuroscience field after completing his MSc, and is confident that the opportunities provided during his time at Uppsala will provide a strong foundation when making PhD applications.