Application – a step-by-step guide

All prospective students, with the exception of exchange students, regardless of country of origin, should apply via the national admissions website www.universityadmissions.se.

• Step 1. Find a programme/course
• Step 2. Check that you meet the entry requirements
• Step 3. Online application
• Step 4. Arrange for your documentation to be sent to Sweden
• Step 5. Acceptance, conditional acceptance or rejection

Step 1. Find a Programme/course

Stockholm University offers single courses, one bachelor’s programme and 75 Master’s programmes with English as the language of instruction.

A full list of all courses and programmes at Stockholm University is available via the online course catalogue. Choose “Show extended search” and select “Show only courses for international students” to see which courses and programmes that does not require proficiency in Swedish.

The one bachelor’s programme offered with English as the language of instruction is in Political Science and Business Administration.

There is also a simplified list of all international Master's programmes given in English, organised by faculty.

In addition, each department usually publishes a list of all courses and programmes. See individual departmental websites for more information. 

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Step 2. Check that you meet the entry requirements

Check that you fulfil both the general requirements for studying at the University, and the special requirements for the programme/course you are interested in.

General requirements for Master's programmes:

- An academic degree (i.e. a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, at least 180 ECTS.) Stockholm University does accept applicants in their last year of Bachelor's studies. See note below: Previous university records

- Proficiency in English, which must be demonstrated in one of the following ways:

• IELTS score (Academic) of 6.5 or more (with no section scoring below 5.5)
• TOEFL score 20 in written test, total score of 90 (internet based)
• TOEFL score 4,5 in written test, total score of 575 (paperbased)
• Cambridge/Oxford - Advanced or Proficiency level

TOEFL test scores must be sent directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS), to University Admissions in Sweden (institution code: SWEDEN 3477).

English language test exemptions

Some students may be exempt from submitting formal test evidence. These are: 

• Students who have a Bachelor's degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction, according to the latest edition of International Handbook of Universities.
• Students who have a Bachelor's degree (a Swedish Kandidatexamen or equivalent academic qualifications) with English as the major subject.
• Students with a 4-year university degree in Engineering, Science or Technology from India and Pakistan.
• Students who have 30 HE credits from a Nordic country and the language of instruction of the course/programme/university is English.

Previous university records

If you have a university degree or if you are studying at undergraduate level you must demonstrate this by sending certified transcripts of your completed courses and grades to University Admissions. If you are in your last year of Bachelor's studies you must also submit an official document stating that you are likely to be awarded the degree by the start of the Swedish programme.  

Please note: If your degree was awarded in Cameroon, Canada, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, or USA, an official transcript of record must be sent directly from your university in a sealed envelope, to the address above.

The specific requirements for each course, if not available in the online course catalogue, can be obtained from the department responsible for the course. See Departments

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Step 3. Online Application

Online applications are made via the central Swedish application site: www.universityadmissions.se

Important notes:

i. You should only create one account with Universityadmissions.se. All applications to Swedish universities should be made using this account and the system will not allow you to make multiple accounts.

ii. When your application has been received, you will receive a confirmation email and a unique application number.

iii. Some of the Master's Programmes and some courses have their own application procedure system - check the home page of your chosen programme if you are unsure how to begin your application.

iv. If you want to apply for a PhD you should always contact the department directly.

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Step 4. Arrange for your documentation to be sent to Sweden

You documents are sent to the Swedish National Admissions Office. They are not processed directly by Stockholm University. Documents should be sent by your school or  university in an officially sealed school/university envelope.

Your documentation should be sent to:
University Admissions in Sweden
FE 1
SE-833 83 Strömsund
SWEDEN

Step 5. Acceptance, conditional acceptance or rejection

When your documentation has been sent it may take some time before it is registered and a decision is made regarding your application.
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Timeline for applications made for Spring semester:

• Applications made by the August 1 deadline: Acceptance or rejection notification in mid-October.
• Applications made by the October 15 deadline: Acceptance or rejection notification in mid-December

Timeline for applications made for Autumn semester:

• Applications made by the 15th January deadline: Acceptance or rejection notification mid-April.
• Applications made by the 15th April deadline: Acceptance or rejection notification in mid-July.
  It is compulsory to confirm acceptance, otherwise your place will be given to another student. If your chosen programme is oversubscribed, you must also confirm that you wish to remain on the waiting list.

If you are on the waiting list for a place, you will be notified if a place becomes available. This may be, however, very close to the programme start date.

Important note for students from outside of the EU/EEA:

Students requiring a residence permit to study in Sweden are strongly recommended to apply as early as possible, (see 'Other important dates' above) and not to wait to apply for programmes/courses until the deadlines.

Late application leaves insufficient time for the processing of residence permits, which means that those students applying after the specified deadlines risk not being able to take up a place on a course due to problems with visas.

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