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Important dates

Application dates for courses and programmes at bachelor's and master's level for international students that want to apply to study at Stockholm University.

Our international Bachelor's and Master's programmes commence in the autumn semesters. If you wish to apply for one of our independent courses they mainly start in the autumn semester and some in the spring semester. There is also a limited choice of courses taught in English during the summer at Stockholm University. 

All applications are made via universityadmissions.se, with the exception of exchange students from partner universities. 

If you are applying as an exchange student, please follow the dates and instructions from your international coordinator.

Two admissions rounds

There are two admissions round for each semester. The first (international) admissions round and the second (for national and EU students primarily) admissions round.

Please note that many of our international master’s programmes are only open during the first admissions round regardless of an applicant's background. 

First admissions round 

All international students are encouraged to apply in the first admissions round of the autumn semester to have the time to pay the tuition fees, apply and receive the residence permit (if required), find housing, etc. The first admissions round for the autumn semester is generally open between middle of October and middle of January. 

Second admissions round 

The second admissions round is an alternative for students with a citizenship within EU/EEA as they do not need a residence permit. Non-EU/EEA students will not have enough time to obtain their residence permit before the start of the semester if they apply in the second admissions round. The second admissions round for the autumn semester is generally open between middle of March and middle of April.

First admissions round timeline 

2 June 2025Application round opens on universityadmissions.se
15 AugustApplication deadline at midnight CET 
1 September Deadline for receipt of supporting documents 
1 SeptemberDeadline for receipt of application fee/document you're not required to pay
2 OctoberNotification of Selection Results
19 January 2026Spring semester starts

Second admissions round

15 September 2025Application round opens on universityadmissions.se
 
15 OctoberApplication deadline at midnight CET 
29 OctoberDeadline for receipt of application fee/document you're not required to pay
1 DecemberDeadline for receipt of supporting documents
10 DecemberFirst Notification of Selection Results 
15 DecemberLast date to reply to your offer
15 DecemberSome courses and programmes open for late application
18 DecemberCheck second selection results - no reply required 
29 January 2025Spring semester starts

First admissions round timeline 

15 October 2024Application round opens on universityadmissions.se
15 January 2025Application deadline at midnight CET
3 FebruaryDeadline for receipt of application fee
or document you're not required to pay the fee
Deadline for receipt of supporting documentation 
27 MarchNotification of Selection Results Master's
3 AprilNotification of Selection Results Bachelor's

Second admissions round timeline

17 March  Application round opens on universityadmissions.se
15 AprilApplication deadline at midnight CET
25 AprilDeadline for receipt of application fee or document you're not required to pay the fee
19 JuneDeadline for receipt of supporting documentation for applicants completing upper secondary school after the application deadline
10 JulyCheck first selection results and reply to your offer
18 JulyLast day to reply to your offer
24 JulyCheck second selection results - no reply required

17 February Online service opens on universityadmissions.se
17 MarchAdmission application deadline at midnight CET 
24 MarchDeadline for receipt of application fee or document you're not required to pay the fee
17 AprilDeadline for receipt of supporting documentation
28 AprilNotification of Selection Results

Late application

Some courses and programmes that still have available places after the regular admission round, may open up for late application.

Late application

Term dates

The academic year at Stockholm University starts in late August and ends in early June.

Term dates

When you have been admitted

Se our pre-departure page for more details and dates when you are admitted.

A person riding a bike on campus on an autumn's day.

Photo: Ingmarie Andersson

FAQ and contact

See our FAQ and contact

 

Last updated: 2025-11-20

Source: Student Services