Sweden as a country is known for its inventions and universities with academic excellence that help students build a great career. There is more that Sweden can offer be it the scenic outdoor locations, cultural rezenduous or lip smacking delicacies. So come on, check out what Sweden has in store for you.
• Courses with cutting edge technology and high end research
• Liberal scholarships up to 100%
• IELTS/TOEFL not required for Engineers
• Beautiful cities, efficient public transportation, peaceful country , with minimum pollution
• Industry centric courses to give students practical experience and skill independence to make them competitive.
• Rigorous quality control on all courses taught, in every six years.
• Most universities fully subsidize tuition costs for students, regardless of their nationality , making education quite affordable
• Sizeable number of courses offered in English so foreign language should not be a barrier for international students.
• Excellent International study environment with all programs taught in English
• One of the most technically strong countries in terms of inventions
• Three Swedish universities figures in the list of world’s top 100 universities
• One of the strongest economies in the world
• Birthplace of many successful innovative companies like Volvo, Scania, Ericsson, Tetrapak Ikea, H&M, Eletrolux
• There are over 50 institutions offering higher education in Sweden.
• Degrees are generally offered at three levels: bachelors, masters and doctoral.
• Greater autonomy is given to Institutions to structure courses and programmes according to their own needs, using a credit system, allowing students to have say in their learning and education.
• Masters programmes are offered in close collaborate with local industry and institutions are obliged to interact with the local community while specialising in specific subject areas.
• The tuition fees usually range between SEK 70,000 and 170,000 per academic year (around EUR 7,000-17,000). The exact amount will depend on your program, degree level and the university.
• SEK 8,064 per month(Swedish Krona per month)*
• Unlimited work rights for students while studying(Dependents can join)
• 6 months stay back
Unlike other countries, in Sweden a work permit holder of more than1 year is entitled to all social benefits like free health and education for self and family. Which means if one get work permit he/she does not have to pay the remaining tuition fee. Student can even start their own business during studies with free work place for the first 6 months. Universities also help students in developing their new ventures.
Sweden Embassy Fee: SEK 1,500
Sweden issues a Residence Permit for Studies to international students.
Students who meet academic and financial requirements can apply for Sweden study visa.
Bachelor programs usually require 60% and master’s programs generally require 55% overall.
Yes, even long study gaps are accepted if properly justified with valid documentation.
Yes, IELTS is required for admission to most English-taught programs in Sweden.
An overall IELTS score of 6.5 is generally required.
Yes, PTE is accepted by many Swedish universities.
IELTS waiver is rare and only possible in selected cases.
Students are generally required to show around EUR 10,000 per year as proof of funds.
Yes, education loan is accepted as valid financial proof.
There is no fixed working hour limit, but studies must not be affected.
Yes, spouse is allowed to accompany the student.
Yes, spouse is allowed to work full-time in Sweden.
Yes, dependent children are allowed to accompany the student.
Yes, scholarships such as Swedish Institute scholarships are available for international students.
Students can apply for a job search residence permit of up to 12 months after graduation.
Yes, permanent residence is possible after employment and meeting residence requirements.
Yes, health insurance is compulsory for all international students.
Yes, Statement of Purpose plays a critical role in admission and visa approval.
Interview is rare and depends on individual cases.
Sweden study visa processing usually takes around 2–4 months.
Yes, reapplication is allowed after addressing the refusal reasons.
No, there is no fixed age limit for Sweden study visa.
Limited backlogs are accepted depending on the student profile.
Yes, Indian students are eligible to apply for Sweden study visa.
Yes, students from Punjab can apply for Sweden study visa.
No, students must show required funds in advance; part-time income alone is not sufficient.
Yes, intake can be deferred with university approval.
Yes, Sweden is considered a safe country for Indian and international students.
Yes, many bachelor’s and master’s programs in Sweden are taught in English.
No, the visa is not risky if the student profile and documentation are strong.
You can apply through CIC with expert guidance at www.cicvisa.in.