How to Apply to Sweden for Autumn 2027 from Pakistan: Dates, Fees and Steps
Applications for bachelor's and master's programmes starting in Sweden in autumn 2027 opened on 16 October 2026 and close on 15 January 2027. Pakistani applicants apply online at universityadmissions.se, pay a SEK 900 application fee, and upload their documents by 1 February 2027. Dates checked on universityadmissions.se on 21 October 2026.
Who this is for: Pakistani students who want to start a bachelor's or master's degree in Sweden in August or September 2027.
What are the key dates for autumn 2027?
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Application round opens | 16 October 2026 |
| Application deadline | 15 January 2027 |
| Pay the application fee | by 1 February 2027 |
| Upload supporting documents | by 1 February 2027 |
| Master's admission results | 1 April 2027 |
| Bachelor's admission results | 8 April 2027 |
| Studies start | August or September 2027 |
The official page lists the fee and document deadline as 1 February without a year. It belongs to the same round as the 15 January 2027 deadline.
Source: University Admissions in Sweden, autumn semester dates. Last verified 21 Oct 2026.
Do Pakistani students pay fees in Sweden?
Yes. Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland pay both an application fee and tuition fees, unless they meet an exemption (for example, a permanent Swedish residence permit). A residence permit for studies does not exempt you.
- Application fee: SEK 900, paid once per application round, however many programmes you choose.
- Tuition fees: set by each university for each programme. Check the fee on the programme page or in the search results on universityadmissions.se.
Sources: University Admissions, who is required to pay fees and Lund University, application fee. Last verified 21 Oct 2026.
How do I apply, step by step?
- Create an account on universityadmissions.se.
- Search and select programmes. You can select up to eight courses and programmes in one application.
- Rank your selections in the order you want them. Choices are assessed in your ranking order, and you can be offered places worth up to 45 credits in total. A lower-ranked choice that would take you over 45 credits is removed, so put your real first choice first.
- Submit before 15 January 2027.
- Pay the SEK 900 fee. University Admissions asks non-EU applicants to pay as soon as possible, because an application is not reviewed without it.
- Upload your supporting documents by 1 February 2027: documents of your previous studies (transcripts and degree certificate) and anything your programme asks for, such as proof of English.
Sources: University Admissions, apply to master's and rank your selections. Last verified 21 Oct 2026.
What happens after I get an offer?
If you are admitted, you pay the tuition fee your university asks for. The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) only treats you as finally admitted once that fee is paid, so you apply for your residence permit after paying.
How much money do I need for the Swedish residence permit?
For applications made in 2026, you must show at least SEK 10,656 per month for the whole permit period. If your university gives you free housing or food, the amount is lower. Bank statements must be issued no more than four months before your permit starts.
| Residence permit item | Amount (2026) |
|---|---|
| Money to show per month | SEK 10,656 |
| Application fee (adult) | SEK 1,500 |
The application fee is not refunded if the application is refused. Studies of less than a year also need comprehensive health insurance. Migrationsverket reports that 75% of recently decided cases were decided within 3 months, so apply as soon as you have your admission letter and have paid your tuition fee.
Applying in 2027? The monthly amount is updated each year. Check the current figure on the Migrationsverket page before you apply.
Source: Swedish Migration Agency, residence permit for higher education. Last verified 21 Oct 2026.
Checklist: Sweden autumn 2027
- Account created on universityadmissions.se
- Up to 8 programmes selected, ranked with your real first choice first
- Application submitted by 15 January 2027
- SEK 900 application fee paid by 1 February 2027
- Transcripts, degree certificate and any programme documents (such as English proof) uploaded by 1 February 2027
- Results: 1 April (master's) or 8 April (bachelor's) 2027
- After an offer: pay the tuition fee your university asks for, then apply for the residence permit
- Money for the permit ready (SEK 10,656 per month in 2026; check the 2027 figure)
What to do next
Set a deadline alert so you hear about any change to your programmes before 15 January: Study Agents on AbroadDreaming.
By the AbroadDreaming Editorial Team. Facts checked against official sources on 21 October 2026. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team before publishing. Dates and fees can change, so always confirm on universityadmissions.se and migrationsverket.se.