Applying for a residence permit to study in Sweden

If you will be studying for less than three months, you may need a visa instead. To see if you need a Visa, please see the link down below:

List of countries whose citizens need a visa

The quickest and easiest way of applying for a residence permit to study at universities and colleges in Sweden is to apply online. Online applications go directly to the Swedish Migration Agency. 

If you cannot or do not want to apply online, or wish to study elsewhere than at university or college, you present the application documents at the Swedish embassy in person instead.

Rules and required documents

To find out which rules apply, which documents are required and how you apply, look in the menu below.

If you are interested in studying at university/college level in Sweden, you can find a full range of information on the website of Study in Sweden.