Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences

Welcome to the Swedish Institute's College of Health Sciences. The Institute was founded in 1916 as the Swedish Institute of Physiotherapy and is the oldest continuously operating massage therapy institution in the country.

The college is proud of its long-standing program in massage therapy, that leads to an Associate in Occupational Studies degree, and has since also added degree programs in Advanced Personal Training, Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist and Nursing. Three certificate programs are also offered in Medical Billing and Coding, Personal Training and Clinical Medical Assistant. As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, we pledge to continue to offer programs of the same quality that made our massage therapy program a landmark in healthcare education.

Manhattan! We are in the heart of New York City surrounded by nature – the collective creative spirit of human nature! Art galleries, restaurants, TV studios, retailers, gyms and yoga studios abound in our Chelsea neighborhood. Chelsea is bordered by Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River, Herald Square to the north and the Farmers' Market at Union Square to the south. Times Square and Broadway are within walking distance. Public transportation will bring you to our door.

Swedish Institute participates in a variety of Federal and State programs that help students pay for their education. The Financial Aid Office will assist you in obtaining the aid for which you qualify and that's right for you. It's recommended that you begin the process as soon as possible by completing the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify.