Why Study in Sweden?
Innovative education system focusing on creativity and critical thinking
English-taught programs at all major universities
Post-study work visa of 1 year to find employment
Stunning natural beauty and high standard of living
Education System
Sweden's universities are world-class and follow the Bologna process. Learning is student-centric, informal, and emphasizes collaborative group work.
Study Costs
SEK 80,000 - SEK 295,000 per year ($7,500 - $28,000 USD)
Work Opportunities
No legal limit on work hours for students as long as they make satisfactory progress in their studies.
Visa Highlights
- Residence Permit for Higher Education required
- Proof of financial maintenance (SEK 10,385/month minimum) for the duration of the permit
- Comprehensive health insurance required
- Biometrics required at the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka
🇧🇩 Bangladeshi Student Insights
Total Bangladeshi Students
1,500+
Currently studying in Sweden
Popularity Rank
Top European Choice
For Bangladeshi students going abroad
Yearly Growth Rate
+8% YoY
Increase in enrollment year-over-year
Most Popular Fields of Study
Real Cost Breakdown
Estimated Expenses & Earnings
Updated for Bangladeshi StudentsSEK 90,000 - 150,000 / year (approx. 10 - 17 Lakh BDT)
SEK 125,000 / year (approx. 14 Lakh BDT, Swedish Migration Agency requirement)
Usually included in tuition or approx. SEK 1,500 / year
SEK 120 - 180 / hour (knowing Swedish is highly recommended)
Timeline & Admission Info
Primary Intakes
Autumn (August/September), Spring (January)
Application Deadlines
January 15 for Autumn intake (centralized portal)
Visa Processing Time
8 - 12 weeks after fee payment
Application Process for Bangladeshi Students
Submit centralized application through universityadmissions.se before the mid-January deadline.
Upload transcripts, graduation certificates, passport page, and English test scores (IELTS 6.5+).
Pay the application fee of SEK 900 online.
Receive admission results in April. If admitted, pay the first semester tuition fee directly to the university.
Apply online for a Residence Permit on the Swedish Migration Agency website, providing proof of funding (bank statement in student's name) and pay the visa fee.
Book an appointment at the Swedish Embassy in Dhaka for biometrics (photo & fingerprints) and interview.
Universities in Sweden (2)
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Sweden's largest and most prestigious technical university, specializing in engineering and tech.
Uppsala University
The oldest university in Sweden and the Nordic countries, founded in 1477.
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