🇧🇩 Bangladesh → 🇸🇪 Sweden / Nordics

Study in Sweden / Nordics from Bangladesh

Studying in Sweden from Bangladesh means high-quality, English-taught programmes and strong living standards, set against higher tuition and a longer permit timeline.

Tuition €8,000–€18,000/year Visa 6–12 wks Free for students

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

From

🇸🇪 Sweden / Nordics

6–12 wks

Visa

Job-seeker permit for 6 months after graduation

Post-study

Sweden offers Dhaka students research-led universities such as KTH and Lund, with strengths in sustainability, IT and engineering, taught in English at master's level. It also opens the wider Nordic region.

Non-EU tuition of €8,000–€18,000 a year is substantial, and the Migrationsverket permit can take up to twelve weeks, so apply early with clear funding.

Document steps and the Migrationsverket route from Bangladesh

Apply through universityadmissions.se, then have your board and university documents attested through the relevant education board and the Ministry of Education, with bank-solvency proof prepared. The residence permit for studies is decided by Migrationsverket, the Swedish Migration Agency, with biometrics and documents arranged through the Swedish Embassy in Dhaka.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and post-study work

Plan for tuition of €8,000–€18,000 a year and living costs of €1,000–€1,600 a month, showing SEK 8,514 a month in support. The Migrationsverket permit takes 6–12 weeks, so apply as early as possible. Bangladeshi students can target the Swedish Institute Scholarship, Erasmus Mundus or university awards, and graduates may apply for a six-month job-seeker permit.

Your path from Bangladesh to Sweden / Nordics

Apply via universityadmissions.se (Swedish universities). Migrationsverket permit takes 6–12 weeks — apply early.

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	€8,000–€18,000/year (non-EU)
Living costs	€1,000–€1,600/month
Visa type	Residence Permit for Studies (Migrationsverket)
Financial proof	SEK 8,514/month
Processing time	6–12 weeks
Language	IELTS 6.0–7.0
Scholarships	Swedish Institute Scholarship, Erasmus Mundus, University Scholarships

In-person support in Dhaka

Our Bangladesh office helps Bangladesh students with National University documentation, bKash payment integration, Embassy liaison and more — free of charge.

Visit our Bangladesh office →

Frequently asked questions

How long does a Swedish study permit take from Bangladesh?

The Migrationsverket residence permit for studies typically takes 6–12 weeks, so apply as soon as you are admitted to allow for processing.

How much funding must I show for Sweden?

You must demonstrate around SEK 8,514 a month for your stay, in addition to paid tuition, which is the Swedish Migration Agency's standard requirement.

Is there post-study work in Sweden for Bangladeshi graduates?

Yes. Graduates can apply for a six-month job-seeker permit to find skilled work or start a business after completing their studies.