 With the full implementation of the Bologna process in July 2007, a "kandidat" (3 years) and a "master" (five years) was introduced in line with the criteria for the second cycle.The "magister" will still exist alongside the new "master," but is expected to be largely neglected in favour of the new, internationally recognized degree.The M. Sc of engineering, "civilingenjör," was expanded to five years and a new B. Sc was introduced to coexist with the unaltered "högskoleingenjör"

In the UK, many universities now have four-year integrated master's programmes (five years in Scotland) mainly in STEM subjects, often with a research project or Dissertation in the final year.