The role of mechanics in engineering programs in the swedish university system is described in some detail. Recent and on-going changes, partly due to the Bologna process, are mentioned. This in particular involves a more clear division into batchelor, master and PhD levels, where traditionally the batchelor level has been missing in Sweden. On the master and PhD levels the quantity and quality of the students are more or less satisfactory and their performance is also good in general. On the batchelor level there are problems with many students performing too poorly. There is a great challenge in trying to change this, e.g. by new learning or examination methods.