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Universityadmissions.se deadlines for the autumn and spring semesters.
All international students applying to Swedish public universities use the central portal universityadmissions.se. The main application window for the autumn semester (September) opens October 15 and closes January 15. Sweden also has a spring semester intake (January start) with a September application deadline.
Key Deadlines
| Autumn semester application opens | October 15 |
|---|---|
| Autumn semester application deadline | January 15 |
| Autumn semester supporting document deadline | February 1 |
| Spring semester application deadline | September 15 |
| Spring semester document deadline | October 1 |
| Notification of selection results | Late March (autumn) / December (spring) |
| Tuition payment deadline | Late April (autumn) |
Annual Deadline Calendar
Critical Warnings
Non-EU students must apply for a Swedish residence permit for studies (not a visa) — apply immediately after paying tuition, as processing can take 1–4 months.
Sweden uses a strict ranking system — if you do not submit your documents by February 1, your application is rejected regardless of qualifications.
Tuition at Swedish universities for non-EU students can be substantial (SEK 80,000–250,000/year) — confirm costs carefully before committing.
Swedish Institute scholarships (SI) have earlier deadlines (February) — check si.se for the current scholarship year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about application deadlines in Sweden
Competition varies by program. Engineering at Chalmers and KTH, economics at Stockholm School of Economics, and medicine at Karolinska are highly competitive globally. Many programs in humanities and social sciences are less competitive.
Yes — there is no restriction on the number of hours non-EU students can work while holding a study residence permit in Sweden. This can significantly offset living costs.
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