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Stockholm University admission at a glance
For autumn 2027 the first admissions round for international applicants opens on 16 October 2026 and closes on 15 January 2027, and Stockholm University offers seven Bachelor's programmes in English.
Non-EU/EEA applicants pay an application fee of 900 SEK and, according to the university's costs page as of October 2026, tuition of SEK 90,000 a year in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Law.
The English requirement is the same everywhere: proof of English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Applications go through the national site, not through the university: documents are not processed directly by Stockholm University.
Bachelor's programmes taught in English
Stockholm University lists seven Bachelor's programmes offered in English; the others are taught in Swedish.
- International Business and Politics
- Business, Ethics and Sustainability
- Latin American Studies, specialization in Portuguese
- Latin American Studies, specialization in Spanish
- Earth Science, Distance Learning
- International Bachelor's Programme in Political Science and Regional Studies
- Middle Eastern and North African Studies
The university's step-by-step guide confirms that it offers seven Bachelor's programmes with English as the language of instruction. Check the programme page for the Swedish-taught alternatives; they need Swedish and are outside this report.
Official pages: Our courses and programmes and step-by-step guide.
How to apply to Stockholm University from abroad
You apply once on universityadmissions.se and your application can cover courses and programmes at all universities on the same application.
Your application must be complete by the deadline indicated to be reviewed Upload your documents there as well: they are not processed directly by Stockholm University.
Some departments add requirements of their own: whether additional documents are needed is decided by the department and stated on the programme page.
The first admissions round is specifically for international students; the second round is the regular round for people living in Sweden.
General entry requirements for Bachelor's studies
To be eligible you must have successfully completed upper secondary (high school) education and show proficiency in English at the level of English 6 / English Level 2.
Applicants whose final grades date from after 31 December 2009 also face a maths rule: courses equivalent to Mathematics 1a, 1b or 1c / Level 1a, 1b or 1c.
On top of this, most programmes have specific entry requirements. They are listed in the course and programme descriptions on the university websites.
Official page: Bachelor's requirements.
The English requirement and how to meet it
You can meet it with an English test, or with upper secondary or university studies in some countries Some programmes go further: some programmes have compulsory language tests with higher scores than the general requirement.
University route: 60 ECTS credits taught in English from an EU/EEA country, Switzerland or a listed English-speaking country. A degree can also count: a kandidatexamen with English as the main subject.
Official pages: English language requirements and Stockholm University English requirement.
English tests: IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE and Cambridge scores
For English 6 the page asks for IELTS 6.5 overall with no section below 5.5 and TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the 1-6 scale with no section below 4 for results from 21 January 2026.
| Test | English 6 / Level 2 | English 7 / Level 3 |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5, no section below 5.5 | 7.0, no section below 6 |
| TOEFL iBT, results from 21 January 2026 | 4.5, no section below 4 | 5, no section below 4.5 |
| TOEFL iBT, results up to 20 January 2026 | 20 in writing, total 90 | 20 in writing, total 100 |
| PTE Academic | 62 (writing 61) | 68 (writing 61) |
| Cambridge English | C1 Advanced (CAE), 180 overall | C2 Proficiency (CPE), 200 overall |
Not accepted: IELTS General Training and IELTS Indicator, and TOEFL ITP, MyBest, Institutional, Essentials and the revised paper test. Only IELTS Academic variants count: Academic, Online, UKVI (Academic) and One Skill Retake (Academic).
IELTS results are valid for two years, and older results can be accepted if they stay available online. A TOEFL result can be verified for up to two years after the test date. For Michigan, only the ECPE counts, not the ECCE.
A Cambridge English certificate at level C1 with a minimum score of 180 also meets English 6, but a First Certificate in English does not meet the criteria, regardless of the result. University Admissions verifies Cambridge results online, so make sure you are registered at the Cambridge Candidate Results Online portal.
Countries whose school-leaving certificate proves English
Six of the markets in scope can meet the English requirement through school studies, each under conditions the page spells out.
If your certificate is not on this list, an English test from the previous chapter is the clean route.
Countries where school English is not enough
For ten of the markets in scope the page says the same thing: upper secondary studies completed there do not meet the English requirement for studies in Sweden.
This applies to Brazil, Spain, Greece, Algeria, Japan, Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Turkey. Studying English at school is not enough there; use an English test or qualifying university studies.
This follows the country pages as of October 2026; see the country instructions.
Which school certificates meet the general requirement
Each country page names the certificate that meets the general entry requirement.
Greece and Saudi Arabia are also listed on the site; their certificate names are on the country pages.
IB Diploma, A-levels and AP
If your IB Diploma is awarded in May 2027: do not apply to the first admissions round.
A-levels: at least two GCE A levels plus GCSE, IGCSE or O-level subjects, at least five different subjects in total. GCSE or GCE in English and mathematics is needed; BTEC level 2 does not count.
AP: a minimum grade of 3 is required for AP College Board courses. US high school: the diploma plus the official transcript for all years.
Entry requirements of three English-taught programmes
The two Business School programmes ask for English course 6, Mathematics course 3b or 3c and Social studies course 1b or 1a1+1a2.
| Programme | Requirement |
|---|---|
| International Business and Politics | English 6, Mathematics 3b or 3c, Social studies 1b or 1a1+1a2; new names: English level 2, Mathematics Further level 1b or 1c |
| Business, Ethics and Sustainability | English 6, Mathematics 3b or 3c, Social studies 1b or 1a1+1a2; new names: Social studies level 1b or level 1a2 |
| Earth Science, Distance Learning | Mathematics 3b or 3c, Science Studies 2; or Mathematics Further level 1b or 1c, Science studies level 2 |
International Business and Politics leads to a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Business, Ethics and Sustainability combines Business Studies with Practical Philosophy and Sustainability Science.
Earth Science is a distance programme: at least 75% of the course requirements are distance learning, and three obligatory intensive courses in practical geoscience are held on site.
How applicants are ranked
Eligible applicants are ranked on a merit rating from 10 to 22.5.
For Bachelor's programmes it is based on the upper secondary grades you submitted Applicants with the same type of qualifications compete for a place with each other in a selection group.
Some universities create selection groups specifically for fee-paying students. The page does not give a typical cut-off: it is impossible to say what merit rating is required for specific courses and programmes.
Deadlines for autumn 2027, first round
The deadline to apply is 15 January 2027, and fee, fee-exemption proof and documents are due 1 February.
All deadlines are midnight CET (Central European Time) at the end of the day on the date indicated.
Fee-exempt status: the deadline to document fee-exempt status is 1 February.
The second admissions round
The second round opens on 15 March 2027 and closes with the application deadline on 15 April.
Fee deadline 23 April, supporting documents 21 June, results on 9 July. Non-EU/EEA students who need a residence permit will most likely not have time to apply for and receive one in this round.
The application fee
Non-EU/EEA applicants pay 900 SEK, once per semester.
You pay one fee per semester however many courses or programmes you apply to It cannot be refunded.
The university's costs page repeats it: the fee is paid directly to University Admissions in Sweden.
Official page: Pay your application fee.
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students
According to the university's costs page as of October 2026, a year costs SEK 90,000 in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Law and SEK 140,000 in the Sciences.
Some programmes have special prices between SEK 90,000 and 140,000, and a few joint programmes cost more. For a Bachelor's programme the fee normally covers 30 credits per semester.
Tuition is paid directly to the university; you pay in instalments before each semester. An offer stays preliminary until the first instalment is paid.
Budget at least 11,214 SEK a month for living costs. Official pages: Costs, fees and scholarships.
Who pays fees and who is exempt
You do not pay if you have citizenship in an EU or EEA country or Switzerland, have Swedish citizenship, or hold a permanent Swedish residence permit.
A study permit does not help: a temporary residence permit for studies does not grant an exemption.
Official page: Who is required to pay fees.
Stockholm University: frequently asked questions
When is the Stockholm University deadline for autumn 2027?
The first round for international applicants closes on 15 January 2027, with fee and documents due 1 February.
What is the Stockholm University acceptance rate?
Stockholm University does not state an acceptance rate on the pages this guide cites. Eligible applicants are ranked on a merit rating from 10 to 22.5, applicants with the same type of qualifications compete for a place with each other in a selection group, and it is impossible to say what merit rating is required for specific courses and programmes.
Which English test score do I need?
For English 6 you need IELTS 6.5 with no section below 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 with no section below 4 (results from 21 January 2026).
How many Bachelor's programmes are taught in English?
What does it cost to apply and study?
The application fee is 900 SEK; tuition is SEK 90,000 a year in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, according to the page as of October 2026.
Does my school English count?
It depends on the country: for example Polish Matura English at advanced level can count, but Brazilian upper secondary studies do not meet the English requirement.
Where these numbers come from
Official pages of Stockholm University, UCAS, gov.uk and the ranking publishers. Applicant reports, where shown, are self-reported and labelled.
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Photos: Stockholm University's Frescati campus in October 2023: photo Astra Travasso, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Department of Oriental Languages, Stockholm University: photo Kim Ahlström from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons