Country guide
🇸🇪 Sweden
Europe · StockholmHDI 0.959GDP per capita (PPP) 71845
Student decision
Student work15OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Post-study workPermit to look for a job or start a business after a bachelor's/master's degree, for up to 1 year (18 months after a PhD).OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Admission languageEnglish level equivalent to the Swedish course English 6 (e.g. IELTS Academic ≥ 6.5).OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Student visa requiredYesOfficielSource · 2026-07-01
Cost of livingSEK 10,656/month (2026 application)Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Student visaNon-EU students admitted to Swedish higher education must obtain a residence permit for studies from Migrationsverket.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Preparation & steps
Required documentsDocuments required by Migrationsverket for the higher-education residence permit.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Application documents
- Copies of the valid passport pages
- Admission decision from the higher education institution
- Proof of subsistence (statements, scholarship, loan, sponsorship or employment)
- Proof of comprehensive health insurance (studies under one year)
- Accompanying family: passports, proof of relationship and subsistence