Intakes & Application Timelines in Sweden
Plan your application strategy with our guide to Sweden's university intake periods, application deadlines, and critical timelines for international students.
Sweden Academic Calendar
Annual Intake Periods
Deadline
Apply for autumn 2027 by 15 January 2027 on University Admissions in Sweden, the website where you apply to Swedish universities.
Sweden has two intakes a year. Most programmes start in the autumn.
Intakes in Sweden
Two semesters, with two application rounds each.
Key Information
- Most bachelor's and master's programmes start in the autumn.
- Swedish Institute scholarships are for an autumn start. University scholarships have their own rules and dates, so check each university's scholarship page.
Application Period
Students from outside Sweden should apply in this first round.
Key Information
- Few programmes start in spring.
- Many international courses start, but fewer than in autumn.
- No Swedish scholarships for a spring start.
Application Period
The first-round deadline for a spring start is in mid-August of the year before.
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Key Dates for Autumn 2027
From application to the start of your programme.
Application opened
The first round for autumn 2027 opened on 16 October 2026.
Application deadline
Last day to apply and list your programmes in order.
Papers and fee
Documents and the SEK 900 fee must arrive.
Results
Then pay your tuition fee (the course fee) and apply for your residence permit, the permit that lets you live and study in Sweden.
Semester starts
Autumn semester begins.
First-round dates for autumn 2027
The Swedish Academic Year
The year has an autumn and a spring semester, with a short summer session between them.
Key Dates
Academic Structure
Autumn semester and spring semester.
Summer session
Many universities have a short summer session. You can earn at most 15 credits in it.
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Bachelor's and Master's Applicants
Bachelor's and master's students apply by the same date. Results come on different days.
| Application Process | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application deadline (autumn 2027) | 15 January 2027 | 15 January 2027 | 15 January 2027 |
| Results | 8 April 2027 | 1 April 2027 | - |
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