Application process for international students
International students apply via universityadmissions.se
Please visit universityadmissions.se
for more information about the timeline and admissions process.
Overview of the application process
Sweden has a pooled admission system. This means that students can apply for courses and programmes at all higher education institutions through the same application via www.universityadmissions.se.
Please note that non-exchange students should not send their applications or any other documentation directly to Södertörn University. For more information, please see: www.universityadmissions.se.
How to apply for programmes and courses | First round | Second round | |
|---|---|---|---|
Step 1 | Find info about the programmes and courses | ||
Step 2 | Apply via: universityadmissions.se | 16 October - 15 January | March - April |
Step 3 | Submit all supporting documents | 3 February | June |
Step 4 | Apply for tuition fee waiver www.sh.se/scholarships | 16 October - 1 February | |
Step 5 | Södertörn University sends out programme information. | Early April | Mid-July |
Step 6 | Notifications sent to students awarded a tuition fee waiver. | April | |
Step 7 | Start looking for accommodation in Stockholm, see our webpage on "Finding alternative accommodation". Fee-paying students and students that have received a tuition fee waiver are eligible to apply for Södertörn university's student accommodation. The application deadline is 1 May. | Mid-April | July |
Step 8 | Students from a non-European Union (EU) or non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries apply for a residence permit. https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-in-Sweden.html | May/June |
Page updated
02-12-2019