Study in Sweden
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- Get guidance built around your dream programs
- We've got you covered from test prep all the way to visa approval
- Boost your acceptance odds with strategies that actually work
Quick Facts About Sweden
Why Study in Sweden?
One Application for Programmes Across Sweden
You apply to bachelor's and master's programmes at Swedish universities through one national portal, Universityadmissions.se. The application fee is SEK 900 per semester, however many programmes you choose.
Clear Entry Rules for Indian Degrees
For a master's, Sweden publishes what an Indian degree must be: a 3-year bachelor's with honours, a 4-year bachelor's, or a bachelor's followed by a master's (4 years in total).
Up to a Year to Look for Work After You Graduate
After a bachelor's or master's in Sweden, you can be granted a residence permit for up to one year to look for work or explore starting a business.
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Why Students Trust Galvanize for Their Sweden Applications
We don't just send applications. We build your path to success
Personalised University Shortlisting
We match you with universities that fit your profile, goals, and budget. No cookie-cutter lists. Just smart, data-backed recommendations based on your profile.
Expert SOP, LOR & Essay Support
Tell your story in a way that admissions teams can't ignore. Our experienced mentors help you showcase your achievements authentically and powerfully.
Scholarship & Funding Guidance
We'll help you discover scholarships, assistantships, and funding opportunities you qualify for, so you can make studying abroad more affordable.
End-to-End Admissions Support
From your first university list to hitting submit, we're with you every step of the way. Organized, straightforward, and completely stress-free.
Personalised Sweden Admissions Support
Get expert guidance through every step of your university application abroad, from building your profile to acing interviews.
We help you:- Choose the right universities
- Craft compelling essays
- Submit strong applications
- Stay on track with deadlines
- Prepare for interviews
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Sweden Guides & Resources
Scholarships
Scholarships in Sweden
Scholarships open to international students.
Read more →Scholarships for a Master's in Sweden
Master's scholarships for Sweden in one list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We help with university shortlisting, SOP and LOR guidance, IELTS or TOEFL preparation, scholarship applications and your student residence permit.
Students from outside the EU/EEA pay tuition, on average around SEK 160,000 a year and generally SEK 80,000 to 320,000 depending on the subject and university. Study in Sweden puts living costs at about SEK 10,656 a month. Applying through Universityadmissions.se costs SEK 900 per semester.
Programmes start in August/September (autumn) and January (spring). For autumn 2027, the first admissions round, meant for international students, opens on 16 October 2026 and closes on 15 January 2027; the fee and documents are due by 1 February and master’s results come out on 1 April. For the January 2027 start, the first-round deadline was 17 August 2026.
You need a 3-year bachelor’s with honours, a 4-year bachelor’s, or a bachelor’s followed by a master’s (4 years in total). Your transcripts and degree certificate must be issued by the university, not the college, unless it is an autonomous college. Documents verified through DigiLocker are not accepted, and no translation is needed.
Most master’s programmes ask for English 6, which is IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section below 5.5. A few ask for English 7: 7.0 overall with no section below 6. IELTS General Training is not accepted.
You need a residence permit for studies longer than 3 months, issued before you travel. You count as admitted only once you have paid your first tuition instalment. You must show at least SEK 10,656 a month for living costs if you apply in 2026, and the application fee is SEK 1,500 for adults.
Yes, within limits. If your residence permit was granted on or after 11 June 2026, you may work up to 15 hours a week during the semester, with no limit in June, July and August. Some exceptions apply.
Yes. After a bachelor’s or master’s, you can be granted a residence permit for up to one year to look for work or explore starting a business. Under the rules in force from 11 June 2026, you generally need to have completed at least two semesters before switching to another permit from inside Sweden.