Number of Univeresities
Top 4+ Globally Recognised Universities
Intake
Autumn (Aug/Sept), Spring (Jan)
Tuition Fees
SEK 80,000 - 295,000 (Approx. €7.5K-€27K)
Scholarship
Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship (Covers tuition+stipend)
Reasons to Choose Sweden for Education
Top Universities
Research programs on UniversityAdmissions.se and the university's own website. Ensure you meet both the general and program-specific entry requirements (e.g., specific high school subjects, Bachelor's degree subject, and English proficiency).
Create an account and submit your application via the central portal before the deadline (typically mid-January for the main autumn intake). You can apply for up to four programs.
If you are a non-EU/EEA student, you must pay the application fee (SEK 900) to University Admissions by the required deadline.
Upload all required documents to your account on UniversityAdmissions.se. This includes:
• Academic transcripts/degrees.
• Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL).
• ID documents.
• CV/Motivation Letter (if required by the specific program).
Results (Notification of Selection Results) are published in your account on UniversityAdmissions.se.
If accepted, and you are required to pay tuition fees, you must pay the first installment directly to your chosen university. This payment finalises your admission and is critical for the next phase.
Once your tuition fee is paid, your university will notify the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) that you have been fully admitted and paid the fee.
Cost of Living
Accommodation
SEK 3,500 – SEK 7,500
Transport
SEK 500 – SEK 900
Food
SEK 2,000 – SEK 3,500
Miscellaneous
SEK 900 – SEK 2,000
Work Options
Part-time Work (Term Time & Holidays)
No official limit (Studies must be main activity)
None (Sweden has no national minimum wage)
SEK 90 – SEK 150+ per hour (Based on collective agreements and job type)
Receive your final Letter of Admission/Admission Decision from a Swedish university.
Pay the required tuition fee (first installment) to the university, as you are not considered fully admitted until this is done. The university will notify the Swedish Migration Agency once the payment is made.
Gather all required documents, including copies of your passport (valid for the entire study period), proof of financial support, and health insurance (if your studies are for less than one year).
Apply for the Residence Permit for Studies on the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) website.
Fill out the application form and electronically attach the scanned copies of all required documents.
Pay the Application Fee
Pay the application fee, which is SEK 1,500 for adults (approximately). The fee can be paid online using a Visa or MasterCard.
Wait for Decision and Biometrics Request
The Swedish Migration Agency will review your application. Processing time for the first-time application for higher education is typically 2 months (up to 60–90 days/2–3 months).
The Migration Agency will notify you if you need to visit a Swedish embassy or consulate-general in India (via VFS Global) for an interview, passport check, and/or to provide biometrics.
Provide Biometrics and Passport Check
Attend your appointment at the Swedish Embassy or VFS Global center in India to submit your passport, provide your biometric data (fingerprints and photograph), and undergo a mandatory passport check.
Receive Decision and Travel
Once your permit is granted, you will be able to travel to Sweden. The residence permit must be issued before you travel.
Collect Residence Permit Card (Upon Arrival)
Upon arrival in Sweden, you will collect your physical Residence Permit Card.
If your studies will last for at least one year, you should register in the Swedish Population Register to receive a personal identity number (personnummer).