Mobility studies in an EU country with a stay in Sweden
You have a residence permit for studies in an EU programme or a multilateral programme in another EU country and it is mandatory for you to complete parts of your studies in Sweden.
You want to apply for a residence permit for studies in a mobility programme that are to start in Sweden, or you have been admitted to mobility studies in another EU country and want to notify the Swedish Migration Agency that you will complete parts of your studies in Sweden.
You have a residence permit for studies in an EU programme or a multilateral programme in another EU country and it is mandatory for you to complete parts of your studies in Sweden.
You are studying or will be studying in an EU or multilateral programme in Sweden and do not have a residence permit for mobility studies in any other EU country.
2026-05-25
New rules for residence permits for studies in higher education
The Swedish Parliament has decided on new rules for those who have or are going to apply for a residence permit for studies in higher education. The rules mean, among other things, limitations on work alongside your studies, higher requirements for study results, and that you must notify the Swedish Migration Agency of your address.
2026-05-25
New rules for researchers and doctoral students
The Swedish Parliament has decided on new rules for researchers and doctoral students. The rules mean, among other things, that doctoral students with a hosting agreement can receive a residence permit for research, that it will be easier to receive a permanent residence permit, and that you can apply for another permit in Sweden in more situations.