Stockholm University [SU] Admissions: Deadlines, Acceptance Rate, Entry Requirements & Visa Process

Ans. The university is now conducting admissions for Spring 2023. Since admission applications are invited in two rounds, there are two deadlines- August 15 (Round I) and October 15 (Round II). 
International students are recommended to apply for admission in Round I, which is currently ongoing. The application process for Round II will begin from September onwards.

Ans. No, unfortunately, the university doesn’t offer any English language course/certificate at present. If you want to be considered for admission, you must have at least Sweden English level 6 proficiency.

Ans. Submission of GMAT or GRE score is not an essential part of the university’s eligibility criteria. Rather it is a way of enhancing the chances of your selection to the applied business program.
In previous years, it is observed that due to n number of qualified applications, the selection committee tends to favor applicants with a good GMAT/GRE score.

Ans. Presently, the university offers one scholarship program to international students- the Stockholm University scholarship scheme. This scholarship will contribute towards the tuition fees only, all the other expenses of traveling and staying in Sweden are to be borne by the recipients only.

Ans. The Swedish government and Stockholm University have specific guidelines regarding the grounds of deferral- medical situation, legal situation, or other severe situations making it impossible to commence studies. Since classes are conducted in online mode, the university doesn’t consider coronavirus a reasonable ground for deferral. 

Ans. Swedish National Aptitude Test is a standardized test required to secure admission in all universities in Sweden. Yes, it is mandatory for all the students to take this test. Undergraduate applicants seeking admission at Stockholm University must secure at least 33% in the aptitude test.

Ans. Detailed planning for instruction in spring 2023 is done by the departments. Planning for the first half of the spring term should be communicated to the students via the department’s website as soon as possible, and on 15 December at the latest.

Ans. A complete list of all courses and programs at Stockholm University can be found online in the course catalog. Choose "International Students" to see which courses and programs do not require knowledge of Swedish.

Ans. We have a decentralized organization at Stockholm University and everything related to specific courses and programs is handled by individual departments. Each department has a study counselor who can answer questions related to the courses or programs provided by the department. You can find contact information on the department's website.

Ans. If you are interested in studying at Stockholm University through a formal student exchange agreement between your home university and Stockholm University, please visit su.se/exchange students.

Ans. The next round of international admissions for courses and programs starting in the autumn semester of 2023 is open between 16 October 2022 and 15 January 2023.

Ans. Some of the courses and programs with places available will be open for late application on 15 July at www.universityadmissions.se. The selection of available places among the eligible applicants who submit late applications will be based on the date of submission of the application.

Ans. In order to document your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your previous study information to the University Admissions in Sweden and document your English proficiency. All documents should be forwarded to the university admissions office in Sweden.

Ans. You can demonstrate that you meet the English language requirement through certain higher secondary (high school) studies, certain university studies, or an internationally recognized English test. Note that Duolingo is not one of the English language tests that you can use to demonstrate your eligibility for the English language requirements.

Ans. No late documents or test results shall be accepted. All courses and programs at Stockholm University require proof of proficiency in English and the Stockholm University admissions regulations do not permit the acceptance of applicants who do not comply with the English requirement.

Ans. Stockholm University does not have a minimum GPA for admission: if the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, a selection procedure is in place. Applicants are grouped into categories, then ranked on the basis of their qualifications. The highest-ranking candidates have been admitted. For more information please visit the respective program or course website. For master program in business (only the selection is based on GMAT or GRE test scores. See the following question.