Study in Sweden from Bangladesh

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Quick answer: Students apply through University Admissions in Sweden, pay the first instalment of tuition and then apply for a residence permit from Migrationsverket.

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Funds

SEK 10,656 a month (2026)

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Permit fee

SEK 1,500

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Tuition

Must be paid before applying for the permit; about SEK 90,000 to 200,000 a year

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Intakes

Autumn (main round closes mid-January)

Confirm with counsellor

Bangladesh-specific notes

Apply early: the main autumn round closes in January.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Apply on universityadmissions.se.
Pay the tuition instalment.
Apply for the residence permit online.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Sweden (estimate)

Per year	SEK	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	SEK 90,000 to SEK 200,000	BDT 11.6 lakh to BDT 25.8 lakh
Living (typical)	SEK 127,872	BDT 16.5 lakh

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Scholarships for Sweden

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks

PhD

How to apply: Apply to individual funded projects advertised on EURAXESS Official source, re-check due
Allowance: Living allowance EUR 4,250 a month in the 2026 call Official source, re-check due
Mobility rule: Not more than 12 months in the host country in the last 3 years Official source, re-check due

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Master's

Coverage: Full scholarships offered by each joint programme Confirm with counsellor
Deadlines: Most close between October and January; check each programme Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Sweden from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is SEK 90,000 to SEK 200,000 a year (about BDT 11.6 lakh to BDT 25.8 lakh), plus living costs of roughly SEK 127,872 a year (about BDT 16.5 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Sweden?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.

What are the intakes in Sweden?

Autumn (main round closes mid-January). Apply 6 to 10 months before the intake you want.