- Search English-taught bachelor's or master's programmes on Studyinsweden.se or Universityadmissions.se and check each programme's specific entry requirements.
- Apply on Universityadmissions.se by the deadline (mid-January for autumn intake; mid-August for the few spring programmes) and pay the SEK 900 application fee.
- Upload your documents: degree certificates and transcripts, passport copy and proof of English proficiency.
- Apply for Swedish Institute or university scholarships at the same time, following each scheme's own deadlines.
- After receiving your admission result, pay your first tuition fee instalment to the university.
- Apply online to the Swedish Migration Agency for a residence permit for studies, showing at least SEK 10,656 per month for the permit period (and health insurance if studying less than a year).
- Present your passport (digitally or at the Swedish embassy) and wait for the decision; 75% of recent cases were decided within 3 months.
- Travel to Sweden, collect your residence permit card, register in the Population Register if staying a year or more, and report your address to the Migration Agency within 30 days.
Study in Sweden from Pakistan
Checked October 9, 2026 against official sources
Sweden attracts Pakistani students who want an innovative, research-driven education in English and a society known for equality and work-life balance. Universities offer a large catalogue of English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes, with a strong reputation in engineering, technology, sustainability and the sciences. Applications for most programmes go through one national portal, which keeps the process simple. Tuition is charged to non-EU students, but Swedish Institute and university scholarships can cover fees and, in some cases, living costs.
Money to show (visa)10,656 SEK / monthabout PKR 295,475
Student visa feesabout PKR 41,593
Work while studyingUp to 15 hours per week during the semester for bachelor's and master's students (permits granted on or after 11 June 2026); no limit in June, July and August, or for work that is part of the programme such as internships
Work after graduationResidence permit to look for work or start a business: up to 12 months after completing your studies; if you find a job you then apply for a work permit
Why Pakistani students choose Sweden
- One national application portal, Universityadmissions.se, for most bachelor's and master's programmes
- Over 1,000 master's programmes, with most subjects available entirely in English
- Application fee of SEK 900 covers all the programmes in one application round
- Graduates can extend their residence permit by 12 months to look for work or start a company
- Scholarships from the Swedish Institute and universities can cover tuition and sometimes living costs
What it costs
| Maintenance requirement for the student residence permit (2026 applications) Must cover the whole permit period; bank statement issued no more than 4 months before the permit start date. Add SEK 4,440/month for a spouse and SEK 2,664/month per child. |
10,656 SEK per month about PKR 295,475 |
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Living costs: Stockholm (daily food, transport and rent estimates).
Work out the money to show in PKR → · Tuition is listed on each university page below.
Universities in Sweden
All 4 →Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg
SEK 95,000 per semester (SEK 380,000 total for a two-year master's) for non-E...
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm
SEK 360,000 in total for most two-year master's programmes for non-EU/EEA/Swi...
Lund University
Lund
Set per programme for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students (autumn 2027 entry), e.g. SEK...
Uppsala University
Uppsala
SEK 49,500-90,000 per semester for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students, depending on pr...
Scholarships in Sweden
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KTH Scholarship
The KTH Scholarship covers the full tuition fee of a one- or two-year Master's for fee-paying stu...
Check official siteLund University Global Scholarship
Lund University's merit-based scholarship for top students from outside the EU/EEA who must pay t...
Check official siteUppsala University Global Scholarship
Uppsala University's government-funded scholarship covering the full tuition fee for an internati...
Check official siteChalmers IPOET Scholarships
IPOET scholarships give a 75% tuition fee waiver to first-year Master's applicants from non-EU/EE...
Student visa and English
- Sweden student visa: requirements, documents and fees (75% of first-time higher-education applications are decid...)
- Thousands of bachelor's and master's programmes are taught entirely in English, though medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary and teacher training are only offered in Swedish.
- If your studies last less than one year you need comprehensive health insurance for the whole stay; students staying a year or more register in the Swedish Population Register and get access to public healthcare.
Steps to study in Sweden
Frequently asked questions
How much money do I need to show for a Swedish student residence permit?
The Swedish Migration Agency requires at least SEK 10,656 per month for applications made in 2026, for the whole permit period. You can use your own bank balance, scholarships, loans, a sponsor or employment income. The bank statement must be issued no more than four months before your permit should start.
Can I work while studying in Sweden?
Bachelor's and master's students whose permits are granted on or after 11 June 2026 may work up to 15 hours a week during the semester. There is no limit in June, July and August or for internships that are part of the programme. Working more than allowed can lead to your permit being withdrawn.
Can I stay in Sweden after graduation?
Yes. After completing your studies you can apply to extend your residence permit for 12 months to look for work or start a company. If you find a suitable job within that time, you then apply for a work permit. Under the 2026 rules you generally need to have completed at least two semesters before switching permits from within Sweden.
Can my family join me in Sweden?
Yes. Your spouse, registered or cohabiting partner and children under 18 can apply with you. You must show extra funds of SEK 4,440 per month for a partner and SEK 2,664 per month for each child. From 1 October 2026, family members staying a year or less also need comprehensive health insurance.
Do I need to pay tuition fees in Sweden?
Yes, students from outside the EU/EEA pay tuition. According to Study in Sweden, fees average around SEK 160,000 per academic year and range from about SEK 80,000 to 320,000 depending on the subject. You must pay the first instalment before applying for your residence permit.
Amounts in PKR use today's exchange rate. Rules change; always confirm on the official pages linked here before you apply.
Plan your application
Embassy & visa centres in Pakistan
- Embassy of Sweden Islamabad
- VFS Global - Sweden Visa Application Centre Islamabad
