The 8 steps of admission to Swedish universities

We are going to present to you in this article the 8 steps to follow to proceed to an admission in the Swedish universities as a foreign student.

To go to study in Sweden, you must first obtain admission to one of the Swedish universities .

Indeed, you must consider that admissions to universities in Sweden require several steps and conditions.

Moreover, there are general rules and overall registration deadlines to be respected.

However, you should note that each Swedish university has specifics and requirements for applying and obtaining university admission (a letter of acceptance).

Through the following, we will directly and indirectly answer the following questions:

• How do I apply for admission to a Swedish university?
• How do I get (or get) admission to a Swedish university?
• What are the admission requirements for a Swedish university?

As a result, you will find in this article the 8 steps to follow to be able to obtain admission to a Swedish university (public or private).

The 8 steps of Admission to Swedish Universities

Before you start, it is important to know that Swedish universities easily accept foreign students.

On the other hand, admissions to universities in Sweden require you to follow a well-defined process which we have divided into several steps to follow.

Here are the 8 steps to follow:

1. Choose the Swedish university.
2. Choose your study program or specialty.
3. How to send an application for admission to the Swedish university.
4. Apply for admission.
5. Take selection tests.
6. Send the documents requested by the university.
7. Gain admission to a Swedish university.
8. Apply for a study permit/study visa.

NB: there are almost no differences between the formalities for registration at universities in Sweden .

• Enrollment in a public university in Sweden .
• Enrolling in a private university in Sweden .

Please find more details on each of these admissions steps later in this article.

1. Choose the Swedish university

The first step to apply for and obtain admission to one of the Swedish universities is simply to choose the university in which you want to do your higher education.

Here are the articles that may interest you to choose a university in Sweden:

• The list of private universities in Sweden .
• Top Universities in Sweden .

2. Choose your study program or specialty

Each university in Sweden has several dozen specialties.

Indeed, there are several study programs in all Swedish universities.

Here are some of the majors in universities in Sweden:

• Law and legal sciences.
• Business, Management and MBA.
• Physical sciences and human sciences.
• Computer science.
• Engineering studies.
• Architecture.
• Dentistry.
• Medicine.
• Pharmacy.
• All specialties are available.

So, you can visit the official website of the university of your choice and find the right faculty for you.

3. How to send an application for admission to the Swedish university.

After choosing your university in Sweden and your major and study program, it is now time to apply for admission to universities in Sweden.

For public universities, you must apply for admission to a university in Sweden through the university admissions platform and the Swedish university admissions platform.

For private universities, you must submit an application for admission to a university in Sweden through the Swedish University Admissions Platform.

NB: You must create an account with each platform.

4. Apply for admission on the Swedish university website.

You must follow the following steps, the website or platform of the public or private university in Sweden:

• Create your account.
• You must read and complete the forms carefully.
• You must complete all the fields requested when applying for admission.
• Send your admission request or pre-registration request.
• Pay the initial registration application fee .
• Send the documents requested by the Swedish university.

You should note that the timetable and deadlines for applications vary from one Swedish university to another.

5. Take selection tests

All foreign students can go through the testing stage with Swedish universities.

Indeed, you will eventually have video conference or live interviews with the administration of the Swedish university.

You must pass this step, a positive notification will be the subject of a letter of acceptance by the Swedish university.

NB: Other level and/or skills tests may be carried out or requested by the Swedish university.

6. Send the documents requested by the Swedish university.

To validate your request for pre-registration or pre-admission to the Swedish university of your choice, it will ask you for a list of documents to complete your file.

• A CV and a cover letter.
• Your diplomas and transcripts.
• A certificate of English language level (optional).
• Payment of university tuition fees in Sweden .

7. Obtain admission to a Swedish university.

Here we are.

And :

• You have selected Swedish universities.
• You have sent your applications to Swedish universities.
• And, you were initially selected among the student candidates.
• In addition, you have successfully passed your interview with the Swedish university.

Therefore, you are going to get admission into the Swedish university. (a letter of acceptance from the university).

Remember, to finalize your admission into the Swedish university, you must pay the Swedish university tuition fee .

So, you can see Swedish Public Universities Tuition Fees and Swedish Private Universities Tuition Fees .

After payment of tuition fees, it can be said that you have passed all admission requirements to the Swedish university.

8. Apply for a study permit/study visa.

Applying for a study permit or study visa for Sweden differs depending on your nationality.

Thus, you must contact the Swedish Embassy in your country for more information and the required documents.

This process can take up to 4 months.

Finally, after obtaining your study permit or study visa, you must finalize your registration according to the procedures in force in your establishment.

Conclusion

We have seen together the steps to follow to apply for and have admission to one of the Swedish public or private universities for foreign students .

In conclusion, applications for admission to Swedish universities should be submitted at least 2 to 4 months before the start of classes.

On the other hand, you must always respect the timetables and dates for registrations in Sweden .

Finally, we always advise you to contact the Swedish university of your choice directly for more information.

So, do not hesitate to contact universities for more information.