Study in Sweden

Sweden’s universities are known for research, sustainability and an informal, discussion-based style of teaching. Most programmes for international students are master’s degrees taught fully in English, and graduates can stay for up to a year to look for work.

• English-taught master’s degrees

  Hundreds of master’s programmes are taught fully in English, and most people in Sweden speak English well.

• Research and industry

  Universities work closely with Swedish companies in engineering, life sciences and technology.

• One national application

  You apply to up to four master’s programmes at different universities in a single application.

• Time to find a job

  Graduates can apply for a permit of up to 12 months to look for work or start a business.

Also on our list

• Blekinge Institute of Technology
• Halmstad University
• Jönköping University
• Karlstad University
• Linköping University
• Linnaeus University
• Luleå University of Technology
• Örebro University
• Stockholm University
• Umeå University
• University of Gothenburg

• Autumn semester

  Classes start

  Late August

  Apply

  Mid-October to mid-January

  The main intake, with most programmes. Results come out in early April.

• Spring semester

  Classes start

  January

  Apply

  Mid-June to mid-August

  Fewer programmes are open to international students.

TuitionFor most programmes. Medicine, architecture and design can cost more.

SEK 90,000 to 190,000 a year

Application feePaid once for each application round, through University Admissions in Sweden.

SEK 900

Living costsIncluding rent. Stockholm costs the most.

SEK 9,000 to 12,000 a month

• English

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, with no band below 5.5, for most programmes
  • TOEFL iBT also accepted

• Academic

  • Master’s: a bachelor’s degree of at least three years in a relevant subject
  • Bachelor’s: few programmes are taught in English, and each sets subject requirements for HSC results

• Residence permit

  • Final admission, which follows payment of the first tuition instalment
  • Funds for the study period, in your own name
  • Comprehensive health insurance, for courses shorter than a year

1. 01

   Choose programmes

   Search the national University Admissions in Sweden website, which lists every programme and its requirements.

2. 02

   Take an English test

   IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT, in time for the January deadline.

3. 03

   Apply by mid-January

   Rank up to four master’s programmes, pay the application fee and upload your documents.

4. 04

   Receive your results

   Admission results for the autumn intake are published in early April.

5. 05

   Pay the first tuition instalment

   Your admission becomes final, which you need for the residence permit.

6. 06

   Apply for the residence permit

   Online to the Swedish Migration Agency, then visit the Swedish Embassy in Dhaka for fingerprints and a passport check.

• While you study

  No set limit on hours, as long as your studies stay on track. You do not need a separate work permit.

• After you graduate

  A residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work or start a business.