🇵🇭 Philippines → 🇸🇪 Sweden / Nordics

Study in Sweden / Nordics from Philippines

Studying in Sweden from the Philippines means strong sustainability and engineering programmes, a high quality of life, and a single national admissions portal.

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

🇵🇭 Philippines

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🇸🇪 Sweden / Nordics

6–12 wks

Visa

Job-seeker permit for 6 months after graduation

Post-study

Sweden appeals to Filipino students who value design, technology and environmental science within an English-speaking academic culture. Applications go through one national portal, universityadmissions.se, which simplifies applying to several universities at once.

Tuition of €8,000–€18,000 a year for non-EU students is offset by scholarships and by Sweden's reputation for innovation and work-life balance, with the Nordic neighbours of Norway, Denmark and Finland close by.

Document attestation and the Migrationsverket route from the Philippines

Apply through universityadmissions.se and upload your CHED-supported transcript and diploma, apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila, with certified translations for assessment. Unlike many European routes, the residence permit for studies is handled online by Migrationsverket rather than through an in-person embassy interview, though you may be asked to verify your identity at the Embassy of Sweden in Manila.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and working after study

Budget €1,000–€1,600 a month for living costs and demonstrate around SEK 8,514 a month in funds. The Migrationsverket permit can take 6–12 weeks, so apply early in the cycle. Filipino students can apply for the Swedish Institute Scholarship, Erasmus Mundus or university awards, and graduates may apply for a 6-month job-seeker permit to find employment in Sweden.

Your path from Philippines 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 Manila

Our Philippines office helps Philippines students with CHED credential verification, DFA apostille guidance, OFW student clearance and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply to Swedish universities from the Philippines?

Applications go through the national portal universityadmissions.se, where you can apply to several programmes at once and upload your apostilled, translated transcripts for assessment.

How long does the Swedish study permit take?

The residence permit for studies from Migrationsverket usually takes 6–12 weeks, so it is best to apply as soon as you receive your admission decision.

Is there post-study work in Sweden?

Yes. After graduating you can apply for a job-seeker permit valid for six months to look for qualified work or to start a business in Sweden.