Sweden Opens Autumn 2027 Applications on October 16: International First Round Closes January 15, SEK 900 Fee

Undergraduate and master's applications to Swedish universities, including Lund University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Uppsala University, go through the national portal University Admissions in Sweden (universityadmissions.se). The portal states that the first admissions round for autumn 2027 opens on October 16, 2026 and closes on January 15, 2027. The first round is intended for international students; its earlier dates leave time to pay tuition, get a residence permit and find housing.

First-round key dates

• October 16, 2026: Applications open.
• January 15, 2027: Application deadline and last day to rank your courses.
• February 1, 2027: Deadline for the application fee and supporting documents.
• April 1, 2027: Master's results; April 8: bachelor's results.
• Late August to September 2027: Semester starts.

Application fee

Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland pay a SEK 900 application fee, once per semester regardless of how many programmes you apply to. Applications paid after the deadline are marked late.

Advice for students and families

• Apply in the first round: The second round (March 15 to April 15, 2027) mainly serves students living in Sweden. The portal notes that non-EU students who need a residence permit will most likely not have time to get one through the second round.
• Check programmes first: The number of English-taught bachelor's programmes and their requirements vary by university; see the programme lists on the portal and university websites.
• Tuition is separate: Non-EU students pay tuition in Sweden, which varies by programme. Check each university's website and note scholarship deadlines, which are often earlier than the application deadline.

Sources: University Admissions in Sweden, autumn semester dates; Lund University, application fee. Check the official sources for the latest policy.