>>Pretty sure that's actually Denmark. It might be Denmark this year. It is/was a hard battle for the "top" position between them. >>As opposed to the US Hrm

>>Pretty sure that's actually Denmark. It might be Denmark this year. It is/was a hard battle for the "top" position between them. >>As opposed to the US Hrm... I did also write: "That said -- the US health care system seems worse than anywhere else in the western world." Finding health problems is afaik internationally acknowledged as the problem with Swedish health care. Edit: I might add that from what I've heard -- when they've finally find a serious problem, the system is thorough. Just hope it isn't too late if/when you get a diagnosis... >>Is this new? You seemed to say different in what I commented? No. It isn't new. I studied there twice (in different decades). Generally, students take loans to cover living expenses during studies. You get subsidies, but today most students have to work extra because the loans/subsidies don't cover living expenses. Edit: If you're young and going to study, it might be worth the trouble to do it in Europe. There is some minor cost to study at Swedish universities for non-EU students (new this year), but imho -- avoid Scandinavia, it is probably too similar to Canada from your viewpoint. Go for Germany or something. Edit: Removed failed attempt at humor.