Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan

What Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan does

Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan (MYH) is a Swedish government agency (statlig myndighet) headquartered in Västerås, Sweden, with approximately 145 employees. Established in 2010 alongside the introduction of Sweden's vocational higher education system, MYH is the sole public authority responsible for administering vocational higher education (yrkeshögskolan, or YH). Its core functions include authorizing education providers to run vocational programs and courses, distributing state subsidies (statsbidrag), supervising education quality, and administering validation under the Swedish Qualifications Framework (SeQF).

MYH's product surface spans multiple education forms: YH-program (full programs of 100+ points), YH-kurser (short courses up to 99 points), YH-flex (accelerated study option), Nationell yrkesutbildning or NY (an adult upper-secondary-level pilot launched 2024, extended to 2028), art and culture educations, interpreter training, and SeQF-based validation services. The agency operates a digital platform ecosystem comprising myh.se (primary website), yrkeshogskolan.se (public course portal), nyrkesutbildning.se (NY program portal), and Mina sidor (secure provider portal), supplemented by newsletter services, RSS feeds, and webinar infrastructure for stakeholder communication. The technology stack is conventional government IT with no public API or proprietary AI/ML capabilities.

MYH's economic model rests on annual Swedish government budget appropriations (statsanslag), not commercial revenue. Approved vocational programs receiving state subsidies are tuition-free for students. In 2026, the agency allocated approximately 412 million SEK for YH courses (29,550 student places), with additional separate appropriations for programs, NY, art/culture education, and interpreter training. Employer co-financing through LIA (workplace learning) is estimated at 2.7 billion SEK annually. Distribution occurs through a network of authorized education providers (schools, folk high schools, training companies) that recruit students independently. Key stakeholder segments are employers (who shape curriculum through steering groups and provide LIA placements), working professionals (the primary course audience), education providers (regulated counterparties), and study/career counselors. The agency's regulatory perimeter was significantly expanded in June 2026 by a new ordinance—the largest regulatory overhaul in the system's 16-year history—which mandates LIA in all YH programs and introduces stricter quality criteria.

Name

Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan

Legal name

Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan

Website

https://myh.se

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan (MYH) is a Swedish government agency headquartered in Västerås that administers vocational higher education by authorizing providers, distributing state subsidies, and supervising quality, serving 100,000+ students and education providers annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Västerås

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations (Statsanslag): The agency operates as a government authority funded through annual state budget appropriations. Funding supports the administration of vocational education, distribution of state subsidies to education providers, quality assurance, supervision, and operational costs.
2. Distribution of State Subsidies (Statsbidrag): The agency allocates and distributes state subsidies to authorized vocational education providers. In 2026, decisions totaled approximately 412 million SEK for YH-courses, supporting around 29,550 student places. Additional subsidies support programs, national vocational training, and art/culture education.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan (MYH) is the Swedish government authority that administers and supervises the national higher vocational education system. It authorizes education providers to run vocational programs and courses, distributes state subsidies (approximately 412 million SEK for YH courses in 2026), quality-assures educational offerings, and manages related services including art/culture education, interpreter training, and validation/SeQF (Swedish Qualifications Framework). The agency serves as both a regulatory body and a national coordination hub linking employers, education providers, and students through the Yrkeshögskolan (YH) system.

Product overview

Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan operates as a unified platform for vocational education administration in Sweden, encompassing multiple products: Yrkeshögskolan (YH) as the core system managing both full programs (YH-program from 100+ points) and short courses (YH-kurser up to 99 points); YH-flex as an accelerated study option; Nationell yrkesutbildning (NY) as a newer sub-brand for national vocational education; plus specialized areas for art/culture educations, interpreter training, and validation/SeQF services. The ecosystem includes a public student portal (yrkeshogskolan.se) and provider portal (Mina sidor).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yrkeshögskolan (YH) Vocational Education System The main vocational higher education system in Sweden, providing post-secondary vocational programs and courses designed in collaboration with employers to meet labor market needs. Managed and supervised by MYH as a government authority.
• YH-kurser (YH Courses) Short vocational courses (up to 99 points) aimed at working professionals seeking competency development and retraining. The 2026 offering is the largest ever with over 400 new courses covering areas such as AI, cybersecurity, automation, sustainability, and digitalization.
• YH-program (YH Programs) Full vocational education programs (100 points or more) leading to professional qualifications, with significant workplace learning components (LIA). Programs require declarations of intent from workplace partners and are subject to quality review by MYH.
• YH-flex Flexible study option that allows shortening study time for students with prior relevant knowledge and experience. A study pathway within the YH system that enables accelerated program completion.
• Nationell yrkesutbildning (NY) National vocational education for adults at upper secondary level, a pilot program launched in 2024 to strengthen competence supply, now extended to 2028. Designed to complement the YH system by providing vocational education at a different level.
• Konst- och kulturutbildningar (Art and Culture Education) Art and culture education programs under the agency, including study support for students. Separate application process for study support places in art and culture education.
• Tolkutbildningar inom folkbildningen (Interpreter Training) Interpreter training within popular education, including contact interpreter basic training. Authorized and supervised by MYH.
• Validering och SeQF (Validation and Qualifications Framework) Validation services and the Swedish qualifications framework (SeQF) for recognizing non-formal learning and competency documentation. Enables individuals to have their prior learning formally assessed and qualified.
• Mina sidor (Provider Portal) Secure portal for education providers to manage their approved programs, submit documentation, access decisions, and handle administrative tasks related to their vocational education offerings.
• yrkeshogskolan.se (Public Course Portal) Public-facing website for prospective students to find and search available vocational education programs and courses nationwide. Provides searchable course catalog for the YH system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of students report using YH course skills in their work
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Statistikmyndigheten SCB (Statistics Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2025SCB provides official statistics on vocational education including applicant numbers, enrollment, completion rates, and graduate employment outcomes. MYH references SCB data extensively in reports and news releases. This partnership ensures reliable, independent data for monitoring and improving the vocational education system.
• Svenskt Näringsliv (Swedish Enterprise)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2025MYH and Svenskt Näringsliv co-organize the annual YH-dag (YH Day) for labor market representatives who serve on vocational education steering groups. The event provides inspiration and knowledge sharing, with Svenskt Näringsliv hosting at their regional offices. The partnership strengthens the labor market connection that is fundamental to the vocational education system's success.
• Regionala YH-nätverk (Regional YH Networks)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMYH connects employers with regional YH networks when companies seek to engage with vocational education providers in specific areas. These networks, such as YHSAM in Jönköping County, serve as coordination platforms between education providers, municipalities, and businesses to support regional competence supply.
• Myndighetssamverkan KLL (Inter-Agency Cooperation for Competence Supply and Lifelong Learning)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMYH participates in inter-agency cooperation with other Swedish government authorities focused on competence supply and lifelong learning. This collaboration aims to improve coordination of data about competence, education, and the labor market, develop shared systems (such as a common application system for vocational education), and integrate regional perspectives into national planning.
• Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten IMY (Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMY is the supervisory authority for personal data treatment. MYH references IMY for GDPR compliance guidance, and individuals can direct privacy complaints to IMY. This is a regulatory relationship rather than a strategic partnership.
• SFS - Sveriges Förenade Studentkårer (Swedish National Union of Students)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFS represents students across different conditions and educational backgrounds. MYH works with SFS to provide independent support and advice to vocational education students through student ombudsman services. SFS has established a dedicated YH network for student representatives.
• Skolverket (National Agency for Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMYH and Skolverket jointly developed a web-based training on validation of prior learning. The agencies collaborate on competency development for validation practices and share resources for educational professionals working with recognition of non-formal and informal learning.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA): NZ's qualifications framework owner, quality assurer, and credential evaluator. Directly analogous to MYH's SeQF, validation, and provider supervision role.
• Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): Scotland's qualifications, assessment, and certification body. Comparable mix of qualification framework maintenance, accreditation of providers, and standards-setting.
• Universitets- och högskolerådet (Swedish Council for Higher Education): Direct Swedish counterpart administering academic higher education. Operates admissions coordination, recognition of prior learning, and quality oversight - closely paralleling MYH's remit but for university-level education rather than vocational.
• Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA): Australia's national quality and standards regulator for higher education and vocational education. Aligns closely with MYH's oversight and provider registration function.
• Cedefop (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training): EU agency mandated to support vocational education and training policy across Europe. Closely aligned with MYH's policy analysis, qualification framework, and labor-market intelligence functions at supranational scope.
• SkillsFuture Singapore: National authority driving adult upskilling, career guidance, and credential recognition in Singapore. Mirrors MYH's lifelong learning mandate and labor-market alignment approach.
• Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE): UK body approving and quality-assuring technical qualifications and apprenticeships. Operates a similar approve-and-quality-assure model over employer-led technical education pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Skolverket (Swedish National Agency for Education): Sister Swedish government authority overseeing K-12 and parts of adult education. MYH already co-develops validation training with Skolverket, and they share the broader Swedish education policy remit but at different levels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/myndigheten-f-r-yrkesh-gskolan

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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