You can find all necessary information regarding programmes, applications and processes on the website universityadmissions.se. Applications are submitted electronically. On the website you can keep track of your application, confirm that all your supporting documents are uploaded, find key dates as well as pay your application fee.
How can I apply to the University of Skövde?
You can find all information about how to apply to master's or apply to bachelor's at University Admissions (external website).
When do I apply?
You will find all information about application dates for courses and programmes for international students at bachelor's and master's level at Key dates and deadlines at University Admissions (external website).
What documents do I need to submit?
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Required documents if you are applying for Bachelor’s programmes
- Upper Secondary School Certificate (High School Certificate) in original language and the official translation in English (if original is not in English) **
Grade transcripts in original language and official translation in English (if original is not in English) ** - Proof of English skills equivalent to studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as English 6. It can be demonstrated by an IELTS or TOEFL. **
- Passport copy
** Check Specific information for the country you have studied previously to see detailed information on how to meet the general entry requirements including English, if translations or additional verifications are needed, how to submit the document to University Admissions and if there are any special instructions for the country. Choose the country you have studies on Required documents, bachelor's (universityadmissions.se)
- Upper Secondary School Certificate (High School Certificate) in original language and the official translation in English (if original is not in English) **
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Required documents if you are applying for Master’s programmes
- Bachelor’s degree certificate in original language and the official translation in English (if original is not in English) **
- Grade transcript showing all semesters during bachelor’s studies in original language and official translation in English (if original is not in English) **
- Proof of English skills equivalent to studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as English 6. It can be demonstrated by an IELTS or TOEFL. **
- Passport copy
** Check Specific information for the country you have studied previously to see detailed information on how to meet the general entry requirements including English, if translations or additional verifications are needed, how to submit the document to University Admissions and if there are any special instructions for the country. Choose the country you have studies on Required documents, master's (universityadmissions.se).
All other documents such as CV, resumé, motivation letters, professional certifications, portfolios, etc are not required, they are optional.
If you have applied to Data Science and/or Privacy, Information and Cyber Security master's programmes, there are additional required documentation. Please check the section below.
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Does any programme require additional documents other than the list above?
Certain programmes require additional documentation:
- Data Science master’s programme – Programme additional documents requirement
- Privacy, Information and Cyber Security master’s programme – Programme additional documents requirement
For other programmes, documents such as CV, resumé, motivation letters, professional certifications, portfolios, etc. are optional.
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Additional document for applicants who have not finished bachelor’s studies
If you are in the last year of your bachelor’s studies and are going to finish your studies soon, you will also need to submit a statement of enrolment status.
Please read the information on Final year of bachelor's studies (universityadmissions.se).
When is the next application period for international programmes?
Spring 2024 admission round: 1 June 2023 – 15 August 2023
Autumn 2024 admission round: mid-October 2023 – mid-January 2024
What are the entry requirements for master's programmes?
The University of Skövde offers both one and two-year master's programmes. The programmes are designed and open for applications from students with a bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen from an internationally recognised university. Each master’s programme has specific entry requirements. Please check the programme webpage for detailed information.
However, we also consider applications from students currently on their final year. Students in their final year of bachelor’s studies may be conditionally admitted and must present complete grade transcripts and official diploma by the start of the semester at our university. We suggest that you upload your documents at Universityadmissions.se as soon as you receive them so that they are registered in the admissions system when you arrive in Sweden (a prerequisite for successful registration).
What are the entry requirements for bachelor's programmes?
The university also offers bachelor's programmes in Bioscience. For prerequisites, please visit the programme webpages:
- Biomedicine – Study Programme, 180 credits
- Cybersecurity and Network Administration, 180 credits
- Molecular Bioinformatics, 180 credits
- Molecular Biodesign, 180 credits
What is the English language requirement?
In order to meet the English requirement, you must have studied the equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Evaluation of English proficiency is done by Universityadmissions.se. All applicants can meet the requirement with the required score on an internationally recognised English test. Upper secondary and university studies in some countries can also meet the requirement. You can read more about the English requirements and possible exemptions based on your country of previous studies here:
• University Admissions - English Requirements
• University Admissions - Country Specific Instructions
How do I receive my admission results?
Applicants who have submitted their application online will see their admission results at universityadmissions.se.
Log in to your account and go to 'Application'.
Your notification of Selection Results will be available as a printable pdf document at Universityadmissions.se. You can print out the document if you must provide a copy of your official results, for example when applying for a resident permit with the Swedish Migration Agency or renting an apartment.
Do I have to pay tuition fees?
Students with citizenship in countries not within the EU/EEA or Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees for university studies in Sweden. Please consult University Admissions to find out more about application and tuition fees, and if you are required to pay them.
Students Liable for Tuition Fees
- Students from countries outside the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA).
- Students studying at a basic (bachelor) or advanced (master) level.
The University of Skövde offers some scholarships to master's students that cover 50% of the tuition fee.
More information about tuition fees and payment
Read about scholarships at the University of Skövde
How do I pay the application fee?
Application fees are not paid to the university. They are paid to University Admissions. Read about Application fees at University Admissions (external website).
Can I apply for a scholarship?
The University of Skövde offers a number of partial scholarships to students who are attending a Master's programme at the University and who are liable for tuition fees.