Innovation, nature and fairness, with no blocked account needed
Sweden offers more than 400 English taught master's in our finder at universities like KTH, Lund and Uppsala, one national application portal, and a 12 month permit to look for work after you graduate. We help you rank your programmes, attest your documents and prepare your residence permit file.
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Is Sweden the right choice for you?
Sweden suits students with strong documents, a good IELTS score and an eye for innovation. Here is who usually does well.
A master's at a public university
- Graduates with a 16 year degree attested by HEC
- Engineering, IT, sustainability and business
- Students ready to apply by 15 January
A scholarship or fee waiver
- Most universities offer their own tuition waivers
- Strong academic records and clear motivation letters
- Deadlines sit around the January application round
A bachelor's on a tight budget
- Few English taught bachelor's are open to non EU students
- Tuition and living costs are paid in full
- Germany or Italy usually cost less
Fika, forests and the northern lights
Study in a country of flat hierarchies, green cities and long summer evenings, with some of the world's most innovative companies.
Fika, the Swedish coffee break
Coffee and cinnamon buns with classmates is a daily ritual on every Swedish campus.
The northern lights
Lakes and forests everywhere
Six ways to study in Sweden
Pick your route by level, budget and whether you will apply for a scholarship.
Master's at a public university
One and two year master's at KTH, Lund, Uppsala, Chalmers and more, through one national portal.
Master's with a fee waiver
Apply in the January round and for your university's own tuition waiver at the same time.
Bachelor's in English
A smaller number of English taught bachelor's, with IBCC attested school documents.
PhD
Doctoral positions in Sweden are paid employment, applied for directly at each university.
One year master's
A shorter route with a degree after two semesters, then the 12 month job seeking permit.
Engineering master's
Programmes at KTH, Chalmers, Lund and Linköping with strong industry links.
What happens after you graduate
After completing a programme of at least two semesters you can apply for a permit to look for work or start a business for up to 12 months, and former students meet a lower salary threshold for their first work permit.
From universityadmissions.se to boarding pass
Pakistani students apply online to the Swedish Migration Agency once admitted. The Embassy of Sweden in Islamabad handles biometrics and interviews again since April 2025.
Free assessment
We check your degree, HEC attestation, IELTS and budget, and shortlist realistic programmes.
Apply by 15 January
Rank up to four programmes on universityadmissions.se and pay the SEK 900 application fee.
Documents by 1 February
Upload attested transcripts, degree, IELTS and passport, and pay the fee.
Results on 1 April
Accept your place and pay the first tuition instalment.
Residence permit online
Apply to the Migration Agency, show SEK 10,656 a month and pay SEK 1,500.
Embassy visit if asked
Give biometrics or attend an interview in Islamabad, then travel once the permit is issued.
The budget, line by line
The maintenance amount is the 2026 figure; the Migration Agency publishes a new one each year. Students who extend must show study results of 37.5 credits in the first year and 45 credits a year after that.
What universities ask for
Where you could study in Sweden
Stockholm is the capital of startups, but Sweden's classic student towns are where campus life feels most Swedish.
Read more, and find your programme
Search Fall 2,027 programmes by subject, fee and intake, then apply through Westside.
No tuition at most public universities and 18 months to find a job after you graduate.
What changes at the border for Pakistani students and travellers.
Sweden study questions we hear every week
Anything else, ask on WhatsApp and a counsellor will reply during office hours.
Ask your questionHow much does it cost to study in Sweden from Pakistan?
Tuition for most subjects is SEK 80,000 to 140,000 a year for non EU students. For the residence permit you also show SEK 10,656 a month for living costs, the 2026 figure, with no blocked account needed.
When is the deadline for Sweden's Autumn 2027 intake?
The first round on universityadmissions.se opened on 16 October 2026 and closes on 15 January 2027. Documents and the SEK 900 fee are due by 1 February, and master's results come out on 1 April 2027.
What IELTS score do I need for Sweden?
The standard requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section below 5.5. Pakistani degrees are not accepted as proof of English, so plan on taking a test.
Where do Pakistani students give biometrics for Sweden?
At the Embassy of Sweden in Islamabad, which restarted residence permit services in April 2025, but only after the Migration Agency asks you to visit.
Can I work while studying in Sweden?
Under rules in force since June 2026, you can work up to 15 hours a week during term, with no limit in June, July and August.
Can I stay in Sweden after graduating?
Yes. After completing a programme of at least two semesters you can apply for a permit of up to 12 months to look for work or start a business.
Can my family come with me to Sweden?
Yes. A spouse and children under 18 can apply with you. You show an extra SEK 4,440 a month for a spouse and SEK 2,664 per child.
Are there scholarships for Pakistani students in Sweden?
Most Swedish universities offer their own tuition waivers, applied for around the January deadline. Eligibility for the Swedish Institute scholarship changes each year, so we check the current country list at your assessment.
