Study in Sweden

If you are planning to study in Sweden, the web site Studyinsweden.se is your one-stop information centre for higher education studies in Sweden. The purpose of Studyinsweden.se is to provide international students wishing to study in Sweden with a convenient and comprehensive information resource.

It contains general information on the opportunities open to international students, admission procedures and other practical details.

The service is designed for students at all levels. It provides information on undergraduate courses, Master's programmes and opportunities for researchers.

Visa and residence permit for studies in Sweden

Since 1 May 2004 Czech citizens, just like any other citizen of EU countries, do not need to apply for residence permit in order to study in Sweden.

After starting studying in Sweden you have to register your stay in the country at the nearest Migration Board office (Migrationsverket).

If you are a citizen of a non EU country

If you intend to stay in Sweden for less than three months, then all you need is a visa. If your studies in Sweden will take longer than three months, you need to acquire a residence permit before you arrive in Sweden. Permits are issued by the Swedish Migration Board.

When applying for a residence permit, you must prove that you will have a guaranteed sum of money at your disposal throughout the entire period of your studies. The amount is currently SEK 7.300 per month for ten months of the year. If you wish to bring your family you must show that you have at your disposal an additional SEK 3.000 per month for your spouse and SEK 1.800 per month per child.

Documents of financial proof can for example be in the form of a bank account statement, a letter of guarantee from your sponsor, or a scholarship certificate.

Requirements for a residence permit for citizens of non EU countries:

  • application form for residence permit

  • 1 pass photo for the application

  • invitation letter from the Swedish university

  • proof of scholarship, income or financial assets of minimum SEK 7 300 per month

  • valid passport

  • health insuranse for the stay in Sweden.