Understand your options
Compare degree content, subject prerequisites and learning formats. Choose a programme that builds on your academic background.
Your ambitions. A wider horizon.
Study in Sweden.
Bring your ideas
to life.
Explore courses that connect your interests with new ways of thinking. Plan your Swedish studies with guidance on admissions, costs and residence-permit preparation for Indian students.
Bachelor’s · Taught master’s · Research degrees
EXPLORE SWEDENYour goals. A broader horizon.Start with a course that fits.
Study optionsUndergraduate & postgraduate
Common start periodsAutumn · selected spring starts
Academic studyStudy residence permit
Your first stepA personal study plan
Why study in Sweden?
A course with purpose.
A plan with perspective.
Choose the credential and learning experience that suit your background. Compare the details before deciding where to study.
Look inside the programme
Look at subject modules, assessment, project work and research opportunities. Confirm the terms of any advertised placement component.
Choose with the details in view
Plan programme choices, admission deadlines, housing and maintenance funds together. Understand your study-permit conditions before arrival.
What would you like to study?
Subject areas to explore in your shortlist.
Engineering & technology
Compare technical specialisations, required modules, project work and research opportunities.
Computing & data
Review mathematics and computing prerequisites alongside software, AI and analytics content.
Sustainability & environment
Explore environmental subjects, energy systems and the balance of theory, projects and fieldwork.
Business & economics
Compare subject prerequisites, quantitative content and any work-experience requirements.
Life sciences & health
Check laboratory, clinical or placement conditions and separate professional registration requirements.
Design & creative disciplines
Review portfolio requirements, selection tasks and the focus of the programme.
Universities in Sweden
Find the fit behind the name.
Use these examples to begin comparing credentials, campuses and admission requirements with your profile.
Stockholm
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Review the exact programme, subject prerequisites, English evidence and current tuition for your intended intake.
Discuss this institutionLund · check your campus
Lund University
Compare course content, academic entry, funding conditions and housing arrangements for the programme.
Discuss this institutionUppsala · check your campus
Uppsala University
Check the degree, study location, application documents and course-specific requirements before ranking your choices.
Discuss this institutionCheck the exact campus and programme. Review subject prerequisites, accepted qualifications, teaching language, fee status and application instructions before ranking your choices.
Understand the checksSweden tuition fees & living costs
Give your plan a realistic budget.
Use the exact programme fee and your fee status. Plan separately for housing, everyday expenses, insurance, travel and arrival.
Study maintenance requirement · applications in 2026
Plan your maintenance evidence.
SEK 10,656Per month · tuition and other costs are separate
The amount applies to applications made in 2026. Confirm the rate for your application year and the period you need to cover.
This is a permit requirement, not a quote for your living expenses. Accepted funding methods, any reductions and accompanying-family requirements need separate checks.
What belongs in the full budget?
- Tuition and application paymentsCheck fee liability, exemptions, tuition instalments and refund terms.
- Housing and daily costsInclude rent, deposits, utilities, meals and local transport.
- Insurance and travelConfirm cover for your stay, flights and arrival expenses.
- Permit and other preparationAllow for applicable charges, documents and exchange-rate movement.
Reference: Migrationsverket higher-education maintenance guidance; reviewed October 18, 2026.
Know what each payment covers.
Programme tuitionUse the university’s current fee schedule. Check whether the quote covers a semester, year or the full programme.
Application feeThe published University Admissions fee is SEK 900 per semester where required. Check fee-exempt status and payment deadlines.
Housing and coverAsk about housing queues and options early. Confirm the insurance and healthcare arrangements for your planned stay.
Confirmed fundingUse documented available funds or confirmed awards. Your study plan should not depend on an unconfirmed job.
Scholarships in Sweden
Check eligibility before counting an award.
Explore university and programme awards. Check citizenship, course, ranking and academic criteria, plus separate scholarship deadlines. National awards can have restricted country lists; use the current call and written terms.
Discuss funding for my shortlistFee reference: University Admissions application-fee guidance. Confirm scholarship details with the awarding organisation.
Sweden admission requirements
Start with the credential you need.
Your academic background, subject requirements and language evidence should match the specific programme you choose.
Bachelor’s degree
Check how your Indian school qualification meets general and subject-specific entry requirements. Confirm the programme’s teaching language and accepted English evidence, plus any additional assessment or portfolio.
Master’s or research degree
University Admissions’ India guidance lists a three-year bachelor’s with honours, a four-year bachelor’s, or a bachelor’s followed by a master’s totalling four years as general entry routes. Degree exclusions and course-specific subject requirements also apply; check the exact qualification.
Application & programme checks
Compare the academic level, subject prerequisites, language and required documents for each programme. Rank choices carefully and follow the correct admissions round. Doctoral study normally follows a separate university recruitment or admission process.
Entry references: University Admissions general and India-specific qualification instructions; reviewed October 18, 2026.
IELTS, PTE or other English evidence: what should I prepare?
Check the programme’s required English level, accepted tests and qualification-based evidence. Follow the India-specific instructions where relevant. Do not assume a medium-of-instruction letter or one score meets every course requirement.
Explore test preparationWhat should I prepare for my application?
- Passport and academic transcripts or certificates
- Accepted language evidence, if required
- Course-specific statements, CV and recommendations where requested
- Portfolio, research proposal or supplementary application where needed
- Course deadlines, application fee and document requirements
Use the institution’s own checklist and confirm any translations, certification or additional assessment required. Review all offer conditions before making a payment.
Sweden university intakes
Choose a start date you can prepare for.
Check programme availability, application deadlines and any earlier funding deadlines. Some courses offer only one start period.
Autumn intake
August / SeptemberThe main start period. Use the first international admissions round where appropriate, allowing time for payments, a permit and housing.
Autumn 2027 · first round
Apply by January 15, 2027The round opened October 16, 2026. The published fee and supporting-document deadline is February 1, 2027. Confirm any programme-specific instructions.
Spring intake
January · selected coursesA smaller selection is available. Check the current spring calendar and whether timing allows a residence permit before studies begin.
From course choice to arrival
Make your next step a considered one.
Admission and residence-permit decisions are separate. Build your plan around university deadlines and the permit requirements relevant to your circumstances.
- 01
Compare course and requirements
Match your academic background, subject credits, language evidence and budget to the programme.
- 02
Rank and submit your choices
Follow University Admissions or the programme’s own procedure and document deadlines.
- 03
Review admission and tuition
Check the decision, any required response and the university’s first tuition payment and refund terms.
- 04
Prepare maintenance and insurance
Use the financial requirement for your application year and check the health-cover arrangements for your stay.
- 05
Apply for the study residence permit
Follow Migrationsverket’s instructions, including passport checks and biometrics where required.
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Coordinate arrival and study progress
Arrange housing and enrolment, check address-reporting duties and track your permit and academic-progress requirements.
Prepare for your study residence permit.
Explore tuition payments, maintenance evidence, insurance, passport checks and residence-permit preparation in the dedicated guide.
Work & life beyond your course
Build your skills.
Understand your permission.
Choose a programme for its educational value. Plan language development and career preparation alongside your studies, with your permit conditions in view.
Student work rules changed in June 2026
For bachelor’s and master’s study permits granted on or after June 11, 2026, the general limit is 15 hours per week during semesters. Specific exceptions and summer rules apply.
Check the rules for your permit and work arrangement. Study progress and address-reporting requirements also matter.
Explore study-permit preparationAfter graduation: a separate application
Eligible bachelor’s and master’s graduates may apply for a permit of up to 12 months to seek employment or explore starting a business. Check completed-study, timing, maintenance and insurance requirements.
A degree does not automatically grant this permit, employment or permanent residence. Later work or residence applications have separate conditions.
Review post-study planningYour questions, answered
Planning to study in Sweden?
Practical answers for your first decisions.
How much does it cost to study in Sweden for Indian students?
Use the tuition and compulsory charges for your exact programme, then add housing, daily costs, travel, cover and setup expenses. For permit applications made in 2026, the published maintenance requirement is SEK 10,656 per month. This is not a quote for actual living costs; check the amount for your application year.
Is my Indian bachelor’s degree accepted for a master’s in Sweden?
Check University Admissions’ India instructions. General routes include a three-year bachelor’s with honours, a four-year bachelor’s, or a bachelor’s followed by a master’s totalling four years. Specific qualifications can be excluded, and each programme also sets subject requirements.
How do I apply to Swedish universities?
Many bachelor’s and master’s applications use University Admissions. Check the course requirements, rank choices in your preferred order and meet the application, fee and document deadlines. Some programmes and doctoral positions use separate procedures.
When should I apply for autumn 2027?
The first international round opened October 16, 2026 and closes January 15, 2027. The published application-fee and supporting-document deadline is February 1, 2027. Follow any additional instructions for your programme.
Is IELTS the only way to meet the English requirement?
No. Check the accepted evidence, test versions, required level and country instructions for your course. Do not assume an Indian medium-of-instruction letter or a single test score meets every programme’s requirements.
Are scholarships available for Indian students?
Explore university awards and programme funding, checking citizenship, course, ranking and academic criteria. Some national scholarships have restricted country lists. Confirm the current call and award terms before including funding in your budget.
Can I work unlimited hours while studying in Sweden?
No general unlimited-work rule applies to new bachelor’s and master’s permits. For permits granted on or after June 11, 2026, the general limit is 15 hours a week during semesters, with specific exceptions and summer rules. Check the rules attached to your circumstances.
Can I remain in Sweden after graduation?
Eligible graduates can apply for a permit to seek work or explore starting a business after completing their studies. It is a separate application with conditions, including timing and maintenance. Graduation does not guarantee permission, employment or permanent residence.
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