🇸🇪 Study in Sweden

Sweden is a leader in engineering, sustainability and design education, with many English-taught master's and a one-year job-search permit after graduation.

Apply to study in Sweden →Official visa application ↗

Visa

Residence permit for studies

Gov fee

SEK 1,500

Processing

1-3 months

Work rights

No fixed cap, but studies must remain the main activity.

Post-study

12-month residence permit to seek work or start a business after graduating.

English

IELTS 6.5 for most English-taught master's.

Avg tuition

SEK 90k-150k / yr

Avg living

SEK 100k-120k / yr

Financial requirement

Show SEK 10,314/mo (2024) for the study period.

Step-by-step: Residence permit for studies

Apply via universityadmissions.se

One portal for most Swedish programs.

Pay the first tuition instalment

Required before the permit is processed.

Apply to Migrationsverket

Submit funds and insurance evidence online.

Receive the permit & travel

Collect your residence permit card after approval.

What you will need

Admission via universityadmissions.se
Paid first tuition instalment
Proof of funds (SEK 10,314/mo)
Comprehensive health insurance

Top universities in Sweden

2 institutions that enrol international students.

#73 WORLD

🇸🇪 KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Stockholm · 3 degrees

#75 WORLD

🇸🇪 Lund University

Lund · 2 degrees

Indicative figures for 2025-26. Confirm current fees, funds thresholds and rules at the official government source before applying. General information only, not immigration advice.