Swedish Health Care Services I Malmo Ab

What Swedish Health Care Services I Malmo Ab does

Swedish Health Care Services I Malmö Ab, operating as Swedish Healthcare Academy, is a private Swedish educational services company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Malmö, with a secondary office in Stockholm. The firm acts as an international gateway to Swedish medical and healthcare knowledge, organizing study abroad programs, clinical training, and study tours for international students, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. Programs combine classroom lectures from Swedish academic faculty with observational study visits to Swedish university hospitals and welfare facilities.

The product portfolio is organized around four course lines — Health System, Elderly Care, Global Health (with WHO and University of Geneva stops in Geneva), and Dental Science — plus broader clinical training for foreign medical and dental professionals. The Dental Science line includes a 2-year Master Program at 550,000 SEK per student per year and a 3-year program with advanced clinical training at 650,000 SEK per year, delivered in partnership with Malmö University's Faculty of Odontology. Delivery is supported by formal academic and clinical partnerships with Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Akademiska Hospital (Uppsala), and Region Örebro County's Folktandvården dental network.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services, with revenue generated from program fees paid by institutions sponsoring student cohorts or by individual professional participants. Go-to-market is direct, relationship-driven outreach to international universities, healthcare institutions, and education authorities, with a published 2025 program calendar supporting institutional booking cycles. The company operates with 11–50 employees, has no disclosed outside funding, and is independently owned. Geographic reach spans Sweden, the USA, Canada, Japan, China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, India, and Switzerland.

Name

Swedish Health Care Services I Malmo Ab

Legal name

Swedish Health Care Services I Malmö Ab

Website

https://swedishhealthcare.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swedish Healthcare Academy (Swedish Health Care Services I Malmö Ab) arranges international healthcare study abroad programs, clinical training, and Master Programs in Dental Science for foreign universities, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, delivered in partnership with Swedish universities and university hospitals since 1989.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Education and Training Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

International Healthcare Access & Provider Network Navigation (EDAIAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Providers (EDABALAN), Global Health Institutes & Programs (EDAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Healthcare education programs
• Clinical training services
• Study abroad programs
• International healthcare courses
• Medical professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Malmö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Study Abroad Programs and Courses: Revenue is generated through fees for healthcare study abroad programs, clinical training courses, and specialized educational tours for international students and healthcare professionals. Programs include Health System tours, Elderly Care tours, Global Health courses, and Clinical Training.
2. Master Programs in Dental Science: Contract education programs for dental professionals delivered in partnership with Malmö University. Programs include 2-year Master (550,000 SEK/year) and 3-year Master with clinical training (650,000 SEK/year). Fees cover examinations, theory classes, clinical supervision, materials, and insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Swedish Healthcare Academy (operating name of Swedish Health Care Services I Malmö Ab) is an educational services provider that organizes international healthcare study abroad programs, clinical training, and study tours for students and healthcare professionals. It partners with Swedish universities and university hospitals — including Malmö University, Karolinska Institutet, and Karolinska University Hospital — to deliver contract education such as Master Programs in Dental Science, Health System tours, Elderly Care tours, Global Health courses, and postgraduate clinical training.

Product overview

Swedish Healthcare Academy operates as an international gateway to Swedish healthcare knowledge, offering a portfolio of educational programs and training services. The core offerings include Master Programs in Dental Science (2-year and 3-year with advanced clinical training) delivered in partnership with Malmö University's Faculty of Odontology, as well as study abroad programs covering Health System, Elderly Care, and Global Health topics. These programs combine theoretical lectures with practical study visits to healthcare facilities, hospitals, and welfare institutions across Sweden. The company facilitates clinical training for foreign medical and dental professionals under Swedish academic and clinical guidance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master Program in Dental Science (2-year) A 2-year Master Program in Dental Science offered in collaboration with Malmö University's Faculty of Odontology, covering Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction (TMD), Material Science and Technology, Cariology, Oral Biology, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Surgery and Implantology. Fee: 550,000 SEK per year.
• Master Program in Dental Science with Advanced Clinical Training (3-year) A 3-year Master Program in Dental Science with advanced clinical training at Malmö University. Includes all disciplines from the 2-year program plus advanced clinical training in the final year in areas such as Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction (TMD) and Implantology. Fee: 650,000 SEK per year.
• Health System Tour A study abroad program providing an overview of Sweden's healthcare system including its structure, governance, financing, and service provision. Combines lectures with study visits to healthcare facilities. Targets students, medical professionals, and policymakers.
• Elderly Care Tour A study abroad program providing an overview of Sweden's elderly care system including home care services, long-term care facilities, dementia care, and assistive technology. Combines lectures with study visits to care facilities. Targets students, elderly care workers, managers, and policymakers.
• Global Health Tour A study abroad program providing an overview of global health with focus on operations of the World Health Organization and its collaborative actors. Includes visits to WHO headquarters, NGOs, UN agencies, and international institutions. Program content includes hands-on experience in prioritization and delivery of global health activities.
• Clinical Training Programs Postgraduate programs in medicine for foreign medical and dental professionals administered in partnership with Swedish university hospital clinics. Includes Master's programs in Dental Science, residency training programs, and PhD opportunities. Training complies with Swedish standards in terms of content and quality.

Quantifiable outcome

• OECD ranks Sweden among the best healthcare systems in the world
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Chennai, India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish HealthCare Academy formalized partnership with signed MoU to design and deliver programs that foster knowledge exchange, enhance healthcare expertise and empower healthcare professionals with world-class learning opportunities. Significant step in mission to create impactful and innovative international programs.
• Malmö University (Faculty of Odontology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Malmö University's Faculty of Odontology to make Master Programs in Dental Science available to dental professionals worldwide. Academy assists in facilitating entry of international students.
• Karolinska InstitutetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing lectures, study visits, and global health education content. Students visit Karolinska Institutet for lectures on global health and public health topics.
• Karolinska University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic hospital partner providing clinical observation opportunities and study visits. Students visit emergency departments, specialized clinics like the Lung Cancer Center at NKS Karolinska Hospital.
• Akademiska Hospital (Uppsala)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic hospital partner for clinical training and study visits, particularly for oncology and specialized medicine programs.
• Region Örebro County (Folktandvården)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional dental care provider in academic partnership network.
• Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing faculty-led program collaboration for Global Health study programs in Geneva. Students participate in study abroad programs organized by the Academy.
• Central Michigan UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecurring client partner sending students for multiple programs including Swedish healthcare system tours, Canadian health system courses, and online COVID-19 course.
• Texas Woman's UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare Administration program partner sending graduate students for Swedish healthcare system study programs.
• Texas State UniversitysecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipated in German Healthcare System study program alongside Texas Woman's University and Central Michigan University.
• Chiba University (Japan)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese university sending students for child care and education study programs in Southern Sweden.
• Tokyo College of WelfaresecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese institution sending care worker, social worker, and occupational therapy students for Swedish elderly care and welfare system study tours.
• Saitama College of Welfare (Japan)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese college sending students for Swedish social welfare study programs.
• University of Minnesota School of Public HealthsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool of Nursing and School of Public Health students participated in Swedish healthcare system study abroad course.
• Rochester Institute of TechnologysecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudents visited Stockholm with Central Michigan University to study the Swedish health system.
• Quebec Elderly Care Professionals (Canada)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGroup of 15 elderly care professionals from Quebec province visited Sweden to study innovations in Swedish elderly care and senior housing.
• China International Medical FoundationsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganized Lung Cancer Clinical Tour for 10 thoracic surgeons from China to visit lung cancer treatment clinics in Sweden.
• China Medical AssociationsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEight lung cancer specialists from Beijing and Shanghai visited Swedish hospitals for treatment study visit.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents visit WHO headquarters in Geneva to learn about organizational structure and target priorities. Part of Global Health study programs.
• University of Geneva (Global Health Institute)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy visits to the Global Health Institute at University of Geneva as part of Global Health programs in Geneva.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CIS Abroad: Large study abroad provider with health sciences programs including nursing and public health tracks. Competes with Swedish Healthcare Academy for university partnerships and student enrollments in healthcare-focused programs.
• Academic Programs International (API): API offers study abroad programs in multiple countries including health sciences tracks. A broad incumbent that competes for institutional contracts with universities seeking international healthcare education experiences.
• IES Abroad: One of the largest US study abroad providers, offering programs across many disciplines including health sciences. While broader than Swedish Healthcare Academy, they compete for the same university contracts and student audiences in healthcare-related study abroad.

Direct peers

• Gap Medics: Gap Medics provides hospital work experience programs for pre-med students in multiple international destinations. Comparable in targeting pre-healthcare students seeking clinical exposure, though younger demographic focus than Swedish Healthcare Academy.
• Work the World: Work the World arranges healthcare internships and clinical placements for students in developing countries (Africa, Asia, South America). Direct peer in the healthcare study abroad space, focused on clinical training rather than system-level education.
• Atlantis (formerly MD Abroad): Atlantis organizes pre-med and healthcare study abroad programs in European hospitals (often Spain, Italy, Greece), offering clinical shadowing for US undergraduates. Directly comparable business model targeting similar US university student demographic.
• Child Family Health International (CFHI): CFHI is a non-profit that arranges global health immersion programs for students and healthcare professionals, with clinical training partnerships in multiple countries. It is the closest direct competitor to Swedish Healthcare Academy in healthcare-focused study abroad programs.

Others

• Karolinska Institutet (as direct competitor for some programs): While Karolinska is a key partner, it also runs its own international Master's and doctoral programs. Represents both an upstream supplier and a potential competitor for international healthcare students seeking Swedish credentials.
• Malmö University Faculty of Odontology: Swedish Healthcare Academy's core partner for dental Master Programs but also operates independently. Represents the underlying academic institution that could theoretically deliver programs directly without the Academy as intermediary.

Emerging players

• Global Health Corps: Global Health Corps places young professionals in health organizations in Africa and the US. Partial overlap with Swedish Healthcare Academy's Global Health program focus and similar mission of developing global health leadership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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