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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.

Present waiting times

Application for residence permit:
Approximately 3 months

Application for residence permit extension:
Approximately 5 months

Page updated: 2013-05-02