Study in Sweden

At a glance

Rules, fees and amounts change. We confirm the latest official figures with you before you apply.

Who can apply

• Master’s: a 4-year bachelor’s, or a bachelor’s followed by a master’s (4 years in total), from a recognised institution. A 3-year bachelor’s without honours does not meet the requirement.
• Bachelor’s: HSC (or Diploma, Vocational HSC, Pre-University or Alim) with documents from the education board, and a pass in Mathematics.
• English: HSC English does not count. Most students need an approved test such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or Cambridge.
• Each programme also has its own specific requirements.

Money you need

• Living costs: at least SEK 10,656 per month (applications in 2026) for the whole permit period. For example, 12 months is SEK 127,872.
• Tuition: set by each university. The first instalment is paid before you apply for your permit.
• In your own name: private individuals cannot be sponsors. Money from relatives must be moved to your own account.
• Bank statement: issued no more than four months before your permit start date.
• Scholarships: Swedish Institute and university scholarships exist for autumn master’s starts. They are competitive.

Step by step

1. Check eligibility and total cost

   Before you pay any fee.

2. Choose up to 4 master’s or 8 bachelor’s choices

   And note each programme’s requirements.

3. Book your English test early

   So the result is ready by 1 February 2027.

4. Apply and rank at Universityadmissions.se

   By 15 January 2027. Your ranking cannot be changed later.

5. Pay the SEK 900 fee and submit documents

   By 1 February 2027, and arrange your sealed transcript.

6. Get your results

   1 April 2027 (master’s) or 8 April 2027 (bachelor’s).

7. Accept your offer and pay tuition

   The first instalment comes before the permit application.

8. Apply for your residence permit

   Online, paying SEK 1,500, then visit the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka when called.

9. Travel and stay compliant

   Report your address within 30 days and pass enough credits.

Document checklist

The core documents. Your embassy or university may ask for more, and we check your full list with you.

• Passport
• Upper secondary documents from the board
• University transcripts and degree (master’s)
• Sealed official transcript sent by your university (master’s)
• Approved English test result
• CV, motivation letter or essays, if required
• Proof of tuition payment
• Bank statement in your own name
• Admission notification

Work and after graduation

• Up to 15 hours a week during the semester, with no limit in June, July and August.
• Breaking the work limit can cost you your permit.
• To extend your permit you need at least 37.5 credits in year one and 45 credits each later year (full-time).
• Report your address in Sweden within 30 days of arriving.
• After graduating, apply to extend your permit by 12 months to look for work or start a company.

Common mistakes

• Applying in the second admission round. Non-EU students should use the first round so there is time for the permit.
• Sending your own transcript instead of having your university post it.
• Planning a relative as sponsor. The money must be in your own account.
• Counting on part-time work to cover costs.
• Ranking choices carelessly. Only your highest eligible choice is offered.

Questions students ask