To study at Malmö University you must apply online through universityadmissions.se. The website contains all the information you need for the application and admission process.

Information for prospective students affected by the war in Ukraine

Here you can find information about studying or transferring your studies to Malmö University as a result of the war in Ukraine.

Information for prospective students affected by the war in Ukraine

Find entry requirements

You can find out if they are eligible and find specific entry requirements are listed on the respective programme’s page in the online course catalogue. 

English language proficiency

The English-language requirements are the same for all study programmes at the University; we require English B, or what is also referred to as English 6. Read more about how to meet the requirements at universityadmissions.se.

English language requirements (Universityadmissions.se)

Admission requirements for master’s studies

The minimum requirement for master’s studies is a completed bachelor’s degree that is equivalent to one in the Swedish educational system. Find country-specific information regarding qualifications at universityadmissions.se.

Country-specific instructions (Universityadmissions.se)

Most master’s programmes require a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; please check the programme page for more information.

Special instructions apply to those who are in their final semester at the time of application. Find the instructions at universityadmissions.se.

Final year of bachelor's studies (Universityadmissions.se)

Admission requirements for bachelor’s studies

To be admitted to bachelor’s studies you need to have completed an upper secondary school education that is considered equivalent to one in the Swedish educational system. Check if your country’s upper secondary school education makes you eligible for bachelor’s studies in Sweden at universityadmissions.se.

Country-specific instructions (Universityadmissions.se)

Eligibility through Recognition of prior learning

If you lack formal credentials supporting general or specific admissions requirements, you can apply for recognition of prior learning. Recognition of prior learning allows you to show that you have the potential to manage university studies. Prior learning may have been acquired in a number of ways, for example:

  • Work experience
  • Education outside of the formal education system
  • Other life experiences

Eligibility through recognition of prior learning does not automatically lead to a place on a course or programme. However, it can allow you to partake in the selection. Please remember to explore what options you have to compete in the selection.

If you previously been considered eligible through recognition of prior learning, your description and other documents remain in our system. However, you always need to notify us regarding your current application for Recognition of prior learning. Easiest way to do this is to send an email to reellkompetens@mau.se.

This is how you apply for recognition of prior learning at Malmö University

  1. Thoroughly read through the document under “Directions for your application” below, and do the assignments which are relevant to your application.
  2. Apply to the course/programme of your choosing through universityadmissions.se before the application deadline.
  3. Submit your application for recognition of prior learning together with your responses to the assignments onto universityadmissions.se before the application deadline.
  4. Send an email to reellkompetens@mau.se and let us know that you have applied for recognition of prior learning.

Directions for application for recognition of prior learning (pdf)

When you apply for recognition of prior learning, you should follow the directions in order for our assessment to be as good as possible. In the directions, you will receive:

  • Information about which admissions requirements there are for general and specific eligibility
  • Assignments you should do to show your potential to manage university studies.

 

 

When to apply

We recommend that all international students apply in the first admissions round, open from October until January. Citizens from the European Union (EU), a European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland can also apply in the second admission round. Some courses and distance-learning programmes also accept students for the spring semester. See what dates apply to you in the different admission rounds.   

Admission rounds

Below you can find the application dates for the various admission rounds.

First admission round for autumn semester 2023

We recommend international students apply in this round.

  • Application period: 17 October – 16 January
  • Admissions results published, master's studies: 30 March
  • Admissions results published, bachelor's studies: 5 April

Second admission round for autumn semester 2023

Students with citizenship in the following countries can apply in the Second admissions round for the autumn semester.

  • A European Union (EU) country
  • A European Economic Area (EEA) country
  • Switzerland

However, we recommend that all international students apply in the first admission round. Applying in the first admission round gives you time to make arrangements for accommodation before the start of the semester.

Non-EU citizens who need to apply for a residence permit are not recommended to apply in the second admission round. This since it is nearly impossible to obtain a residence permit before the semester starts.

  • Application period: 15 March – 17 April
  • Admissions results published: 12 July

Admission round for spring semester 

International students can apply for distance learning courses starting in the spring semester. Students who need to apply for a residence permit should not apply for on-campus courses.

Spring semester 2023

  • Application period: 1 June – 15 August
  • Notification of Selection Results: 6 October for bachelor's studies and 20 October for master's studies.