Malmo University is a Swedish public university that offers higher education and research programs approved by the European Commission. Admissions at Malmo University take place in the Autumn and Spring semesters. International students account for 30% out of the overall student population of 24,000. The University comprises five academic schools, and provides over 101 bachelor's programs and 90 master's programs. 7 bachelor's and 25 master's programs are offered in English.
There are two rounds of application acceptance, for admission to different programs at Malmo University. International applicants are advised to apply in the first round to get enough time for their visa process. The admission deadlines for both bachelor’s and master’s courses is January 17 for the upcoming autumn semester. Undergraduate and graduate seeking degree aspirants should submit their supporting documents by February 1. Applicants must submit an amount of 900 SEK (about 7,610 INR) as the application fee.
Currently, Malmo University is offering a combination of on-campus and digital teaching. Most of the English-taught programs will be delivered digitally throughout the autumn semester. Also Read: Student Reviews of Malmo University
Malmo University Highlights
University type | Public |
Students enrolment | 24,000 |
Application portal | National online application portal |
Application fees | 900 SEK |
Mode of payment | Credit card/bank card/ online payment |
Academic calendar | Semester -based |
Intakes | Autumn and Spring |
Accepted tests | IELTS/TOEFL/PTE etc |
Scholarships | Available |
Official Website | https://mau.se/en/ |
Malmo University Admission Deadlines
Malmo University accepts applications in two rounds for the Autumn and Spring semesters. International students willing to study in Sweden are recommended to apply in the first round itself, to ensure enough time to apply for a residence visa. The deadlines are mentioned below for reference:
Autumn Semester
Category | Bachelor's First round | Master's First round | Bachelor's and Master's Second round |
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Application opens | October 18 | October 18 | March 15 |
Application deadline | January 17 | January 17 | April 19 |
Supporting documentation deadline | February 1 | February 1 | June 21 |
Admission results date | April 13 | April 7 | July 12 |
Deadline to reply to offer | - | - | July 22 |
Spring Semester
Category | Bachelor's First round | Master's First round |
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Application opens | June 1 | June 1 |
Application deadline | August 16 | August 16 |
Admission results date | October 7 | October 21 |
Malmo University International Admissions
Before applying to the programs, applicants must ensure that they meet all entry requirements and have their supporting documentation ready. Apart from the baseline prerequisites, most programs and courses at Malmo University have particular entry requirements. Additionally, applicants should look into their country--specific requirements as well.
Application Portal: Online Application Portal
Application Fee: 900 SEK
General Admission Requirements:
- Records of Upper Secondary Education
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Original Certificates along with official translations
- University Records(if available)
- Copy Of Passport
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
- Letter of recommendations
- Essays
- CV
- Personal statement
Country-Specific Requirements
Given below are the details regarding the country-specific requirements for international students:
English Proficiency Test Scores
International students need to demonstrate their competency in English language to get admission at Malmo University. All the bachelor’s programs, along with most of the master’s programs, require the equivalent of the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. Some master’s programs require the equivalent of English 7:
Test | English 7 | English 6 |
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TOEFL iBT | 100(20 in the written test) | 90(20 in the written test) |
IELTS Academic/ IELTS UKVI | 7.0 with no section below 6 | 6.5 with no section below 5.5 |
PTE | 68(writing 61) | 62(writing 61) |
Cambridge ESOL | C2 Proficiency (CPE), minimum overall score 200 | C1 Advanced (CAE), minimum overall score 180 |
Sweden Visa for International Students
International students accepted for programs lasting more than three months must apply for a resident permit to study in Sweden. Students can apply for a resident visa on the Swedish Migration Agency's website. Students should ensure that they have received an offer of admission, paid the tuition fee deposit, and received the payment paperwork before applying for a permit.
Application portal: Sweden Migration Agency website
Application fee: 1,500 SEK
Documents Required:
- Visa Application Form
- Copy of your passport showing your data
- Letter of acceptance from the University
- Copy of health insurance policy documents
- Bank statement showing sufficient funds for your expenses(at least 8,514 SEK per month).
After properly completing the application and submitting the needed documents, it usually takes 2-4 weeks to process the application and make a decision regarding the Sweden student visa.
Malmo University Undergraduate Admissions
Malmo University provides a wide range of Bachelor's degree programs in the fields such as English Studies, Human Rights, International Relations, and Peace and Conflicts Studies. Seven of the bachelor’s degree programs are available in English. Application Portal: Online Application Portal
Application Fee: 900 SEK
General Admission Requirements:
- Certificates of completion of upper secondary education, containing a statement of grades/marks
- Official academic transcripts
- Official translations with original certificates
- Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test(SweSAT)
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English language proficiency
- A referral letter
- Essays, personal statements, resumes/CVs, and other documents
Malmo University Graduate Admissions
Malmo University provides over 90 master's degrees in various subjects, including 25 English-taught programs. The University offers one-year and two-year master's degrees, as well as four online master's degrees.
Application Portal: Online Application Portal
Application Fee: 900 SEK
General Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor degree with a minimum of 180 credits
- Certificates and diplomas
- Official transcripts and grades for each semester
- Official transcripts of transfer courses/credit(if applicable)
- Official translations of academic certificates
- Provisional certificate issued by the University
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Program-specific requirements
The following bachelor’s degrees do not satisfy the entry requirement for master’s programs at Malmo University:
- Bachelor's degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from India, Sri Lanka, or Bangladesh.
- An Indian, Sri Lankan, or Bangladeshi Bachelor's degree in Unani medicine and surgery
Some of the popular graduate programs have been tabulated below with their specific admission requirements:
Requirements | Master’s in Biomedical Surface Science | Master’s in Criminology | Master’s in Computer Science | Master’s in Interaction Design | Master’s in Education |
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Academic requirements | Bachelor degree with a major in chemistry/biochemistry or areas of natural, medical, engineering sciences or equivalent | Bachelor degree with a major in social/behavioural science/medicine | Bachelor degree in CSE or related topics. | Bachelor degree in subjects such as fine arts, design, communication studies, media studies or equivalent | Bachelor degree in education, social science, or the humanities |
Transcripts | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
GRE/GMAT | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required |
LOR/Personal statements | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Required | Not Required |
Resume/Cv | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required |
Work experience | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Two work samples required, along with the University's Design assignment | Not Required |
Interview | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Required | Not Required |
Incomplete and late applications may not be processed by the university. Therefore, Study abroad applicants must ensure that they have submitted all relevant documents on time. By logging into the application site with their email, students can track and amend their application. For the Autumn and Spring semesters, admission decisions are usually taken in the months of April and October respectively. Applicants must respond to the offer letter within the timeframe specified in the offer letter.
FAQs
Ans. If seats are available, certain programs will continue to accept applications after the deadline. For a list of programs offered, go to the official university website's course area.
Ans. At this time, there are no bachelor's level scholarships available for international students. They can, however, learn more about scholarships by visiting the Swedish Institute Scholarships.
Ans. Payments can be made using a credit card/international transfer. Applicants must pay the tuition fee before June 1.
Ans. Unless it is documented that the language of instruction for the program was a language other than English, students from India with a Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Medicine, Pharmacy, Natural Sciences, or Technology meet the English requirement.
Ans. International students who wish to resign from their place of admission can receive it reimbursed by making an application before the deadline.
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