Thinking of studying a postgraduate course abroad?

It can be a career game-changer 

Studying abroad boosts your employability and expands your global network. It is challenging, but the personal and professional growth makes you stand out in the global job market. Your international experience could be the key to a successful future.

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The reason why I chose to study in Sweden is mainly because of these three things: Education, education, education!

Best thing I did! And the application process was easy, all is online.

The reason why I chose to study in Sweden is mainly because of these three things: Education, education, education!

I am originally from Indonesia and I have been studying at Malmö University for almost three years now. I am doing a full bachelor's program in Human Rights.

The reason why I chose to study in Sweden is mainly because of these three things: I want to know how it feels to live in a Nordic country, country with a good welfare system, and a country that has good human rights protection and Sweden checks three of them! 

What is the application process in Sweden?

Here is a short guide abou how to apply for a postgrad course in Malmö.

 

Advance your career in the same academic field or change directions completey? Find out what you want to study, these are our international postgraduate courses open for all international students.

If you are not sure which direction to go, contact our study and career officers. They will help you to figure out which course is the best fit for you. Contact

Do I need to pay for the course and what about a student visa for Sweden?

Tuition fees apply for courses and need to be paid by students from outside EU/EEA and Switzerland. Meaning non-EU/EEA and Swiss citizens. You can check here, if you need to pay tuition fees.

The same goes for a student visa meaning a residence permit for Sweden.

You need a residence permit if you are not a citizen of the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Check if you need a residence permit here. Detailed information in English is available on the Swedish Migrations Office website: https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/study/higher-education.html

Financial aid can be crucial to be able to study abroad. This is why we offer grants to qualified master students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. 

There is also scholarships available for current fee-paying students who are performing with excellence at their studies.

Read more here https://mau.se/en/education/scholarships/

Am I qualitfied to study this course? This is a question we receive a lot. And yes, it can be confusing at times to understand what the entry requirements are and what you have to submit. Let's untangle!

Country-specific requirements: depending from which country you are (based on your citizenship) you need to provide amongst other certificates and diplomas of your completed degree(s) and English proficiency. For UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland) see here: https://universityadmissions.se/en/apply-to-masters/provide-application-documents-masters/country-instructions/united-kingdom-england-wales-northern-ireland/

Course entry requirements: besides the country specific entry requirements, some courses ask you to provide extra work documentation or a letter of intent. The later depends on the course you choose.

TIP: Go to University Admissions' website. This platform is your best friend. It is Swedens one stop shop for your application, support during this process and source of important information.

When do I have to apply?

Sweden has two application rounds, a First and a Second round. The First one is for international applicants. The Second one, also called the national round is for Swedish and EU/EEA and Swiss applicants.

Why you should apply during the First admissions round?

The deadlines and admissions decisions for this round take place much earlier. This in turn means that international applicants have time to pay their tuition fees, apply for and most importantly receive their residence permit in time, if required find housing and plan for their move to Sweden.

The First admissions round opens mid-Ocotber and closes mid-January. This means you have three months time to prepare and apply.

See all the important deadlines on University Admissions: https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/key-dates-and-deadlines/autumn-semester-dates/

Sweden is a fairly expensive country to study in, but there are ways to cut the costs. How much you would spend each month as a student is of course individual. We would estimate the following as a monthly budget in Swedish crown (SEK).

  • Food: 2000 SEK
  • Accommodation: around 5 500 SEK
  • Local transportation: 480 SEK
  • Telephone and internet: 300 SEK
  • Hobby, leisure: 1500 SEK

This will take you to a total of around 10,000 SEK, which is about 775 GBP.

As a student, you can apply for a student card which will give you discounts in stores, cafes, travels and more.

7 Steps to apply for programmes in Sweden

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