About the Swedish Migration Agency Studies

Here you find current statistics and statistics from previous years about student permits. The monthly statistics are updated on the 15th of each month. If the 15th falls on a public holiday, the statistics are published on the next working day.

Statistics files are getting a new look

Work is currently underway to renew the statistics files on the website. The aim is to make the statistics more consistent, and clearer. Each file will be updated with a description of its contents.

Monthly statistics

The monthly statistics show first-time applications, decisions and granted in first instance (the Swedish Migration Agency).

Monthly statistics student permits

Monthly statistics student permits

Total 2025

December 2025

Received applications

22624

590

Decisions

22186

1490

Granted

16128

1121

Pending cases*

2291

*Pending cases are received applications/cases which have not yet got a decision.

Statistics from previous years

More statistics about studies are available in Swedish.

The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, seek protection or become Swedish citizens. Our work is based on Swedish laws and international conventions, with a focus on legal certainty and effective reception and return.