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If you will be studying in Sweden for more than three months and you are not an EU citizen, you need a residence permit. If you will be studying for less than three months, you may need a visa instead.
Applications for residence permits to study at universities and colleges in Sweden are submitted online at the Swedish Migration Agency's website.
Information on the Migration Agency's website:
Apply for a residence permit to study online
5 tips to increase your chances of a decision before the semester
Check the status of your application
List of countries whose citizens need a visa
If you have been granted a residence permit for studies and do not require a visa to enter Sweden, you can travel to Sweden once the residence permit for studies has been granted. When in Sweden, book an appointment online at the Swedish Migration Agency's website to leave biometrics for the residence permit card. The card will then be sent to your address in Sweden.
You can find more information about the residence permit card on the website of the Swedish Migration Agency.
If your application has been denied, please see relevant information on the Migration Agency's website.
A family member (e.g. husband/wife and unmarried children under 18) may be granted a residence permit for the same period as the student, on condition that they meet the requirements specified. Family members who are granted a residence permit need a residence permit card.
Read more about residence permits for family members on the Swedish Migration Agency's website.
All the most important information on higher education in Sweden can be found on the Study in Sweden website and on the Swedish Migration Agency's website.
The Swedish Migration Agency handles and decides in applications for residence permit in Sweden and the Embassy cannot influence the decision. If you have questions regarding student permits you can contact the Swedish Migration Agency.