Swedish universities are preparing for the Autumn 2027 intake, with applications opening mid-October 2026 through the central portal universityadmissions.se. All international students apply through this single portal — one application fee of SEK 900 covers up to eight programme choices.
Key Dates
- Applications open: Mid-October 2026
- First round deadline: Mid-January 2027 (recommended for international students)
- Second round deadline: Mid-April 2027 (fewer programmes available)
- Application fee: SEK 900 (one-time, covers all programme choices)
Important: Apply in the first round to be eligible for scholarships and to allow enough time for residence permit processing.
Top Universities to Apply To
Lund University
Sweden's top-ranked university. Over 100 Master's programmes in English across engineering, science, business, law, and humanities. Founded in 1666.
Apply at Lund ➔Uppsala University
Scandinavia's oldest university (1477). Strong in medicine, pharmacy, social sciences, and technology. Over 60 Master's programmes in English.
Apply at Uppsala ➔Stockholm University
Located in Sweden's capital. Excels in natural sciences, law, social sciences, and the humanities. Over 75 Master's programmes taught in English.
Apply at Stockholm ➔KTH Royal Institute of Technology
One of Europe's leading technical universities. Specialises in engineering, technology, architecture, and industrial management.
Apply at KTH ➔University of Gothenburg
Sweden's third-largest university. Strong in medicine, arts, social sciences, business, and marine sciences. Over 40 Master's programmes in English.
Apply at Gothenburg ➔How to Apply
- All applications go through universityadmissions.se — the national portal
- You can apply to up to 8 programmes with one application
- Non-EU/EEA students pay tuition (typically SEK 90,000–295,000 per year)
- EU/EEA students study for free
- Many universities offer generous scholarships covering tuition