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Studying in Sweden
If you are a citizen of a non-EU country, you need a residence permit if you plan to study in Sweden for longer than three months. If you are studying for a shorter period, you may need to apply for a visa.
Read here about how to apply for a residence permit if you plan to study at university or university college or upper secondary school/folk high school.
You can also read about how to apply for a residence permit as an exchange pupil in Sweden or if you have been admitted to further studies at an institute other than a university, folk high school or upper secondary school.
For citizens of a non-EU country
For EU citizens
Present waiting times
Application for residence permit:
Approximately 3 months
Application for residence permit extension:
Approximately 5 months
Check your application
Has your application been registered by the Migration Board?
Has a decision been made?
Apply online
If you wish to study in Sweden you can do the following online:
- apply for residence permit for studies at a university or university college
- register your right of residence (for EU citizens).
Page updated: 2013-05-02
