Applications and admissions
admissions
Admission rounds
Below you can find the application dates for the various admission rounds.
First admission round for autumn semester 2019
We recommend international students apply in this round.
- Application period: October 16 – January 15
- Notification of Selection Results, master's studies: April 4
- Notification of Selection Results, bachelor's studies: April 18
Second admission round for autumn semester 2019
Students with citizenship in a European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland can apply in the Second admissions round for autumn semester. However, we recommend that all international students apply in the first admission round so that you have 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 since it is near impossible to obtain a residence permit before the semester starts.
- Application period: March 15 – April 15
- Notification of Selection Results: July 11
Admission round for spring semester 2020
International students can apply for our distance learning courses as well as the master's programme Communication for Development, which start in the spring semester. Students who need to apply for a residence permit should not apply for on-campus courses.
- Application period: September 17 – October 15
- Notification of Selection Results: December 11
1. Find your programme and check application requirements
All English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes can be found in our course catalogue.
In the course catalogue, you can filter by subject, level of education, and duration of the programme, as well as find programmes that are open for late applications.
Click on the programme or course you are interested in to find the following information:
- admission requirements;
- tuition fees for non-EU students; and
- other requirements specific to certain programmes and courses.
Find out if you’re eligible
Please note that specific admission requirements are listed on the respective programme’s page.
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.
Instructions for your country of study
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.
Qualifications information specific to your country of study
Most master’s programmes require a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; please check for the programme page for more information. Special instructions apply to those who are in their final semester at the time of application.
For students in their final year of bachelor's studies
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 entry requirements at universityadmissions.se.
2. Submit your application
Make sure to apply by January 15 through universityadmissions.se.
When clicking the ‘Apply’ button on the programme page, you will be directed to the national admissions website universityadmissions.se. You will then need to create an account to be able to submit your application.
Paying the application fee and exemptions
Applicants with citizenship from a non-EU/EEA country are required to pay an application fee of 900 SEK for the admissions application to be processed.
EU/EEA and Swiss applicants are exempt from payment and must provide documentation of their citizenship in order for the application to be processed.
Deadline for paying the application fee or sending in documentation proving fee exemption is February 1.
3. Submit your documents
For your application to be processed you need to submit the required documentation. Make sure you also check the programme page to find out if there are any specific requirements. Please also make sure to check the country-specific instructions.
Deadline for submitting your documents is February 1.
4. Late applications
Some programmes are open for late applications. If you submit your application after the deadline, your place in the selection process will be determined by the date you sent in your application.
5. Get updates on your application process
You can get updates on your application and be notified when your documents have been registered through your account at universityadmission.se.
