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Masters Application
Nepal → Sweden
Masters Application
Document Checklist
Complete step-by-step checklist for Nepali students applying for a masters degree in Sweden — including university application, residence permit, financial requirements, and arrival preparation.
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Applications go through the national portal, universityadmissions.se. Your admission is conditional until you pay the first tuition instalment.
Academic Documents
Bachelor's Degree CertificateRequired
Official Academic Transcripts (All Semesters)Required
SLC / SEE Certificate + Transcript (Grade 10)Required
+2 / Higher Secondary Certificate + Transcript (Grade 12)Required
Standardized Tests & Personal Documents
IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBTRequired
Required for English-taught programs.
Statement of PurposeRequired
CV / ResumeRequired
Letters of RecommendationProgram-specific
Valid Passport CopyRequired
Nepal is NOT an apostille country. Documents must go through: Issuing Authority → MoEST → MoFA. Allow 2–4 weeks. Translations to Swedish or English may be required for anything not already in English.
Attestation Chain
SLC/SEE Certificate verified by NEB, BhaktapurNepal
+2 Certificate verified by NEB / HSEBNepal
Bachelor's Degree & Transcripts verified by university registrarNepal
Educational documents attested by MoEST, KesharmahalNepal
All documents legalized by MoFA, TripureshworNepal
Non-EU/EEA students apply for a Residence Permit for Studies directly through the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket), online via their e-service or on paper — not through an embassy application. Your place at university is conditional until your first tuition instalment is paid.
Application
Pay the first tuition instalment to confirm your placeRequired
Submit your application on migrationsverket.se (or the paper form)Required
Upload your university admission decisionRequired
Proof of funds meeting Migrationsverket's current maintenance requirementRequired
The required amount is updated periodically — check migrationsverket.se before applying.
Comprehensive health insurance for the permit periodRequired
Pay the application fee
Nepal falls under the jurisdiction of the Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi for residence-permit biometrics — Sweden's honorary Consulate General in Kathmandu has limited services and typically cannot process this step.
Verification
Book an appointment to present your passport and biometrics at the Embassy of Sweden, New DelhiRequired
Coordinated in some cases via VFS Global Kathmandu — check current process on swedenabroad.se.
Await Migrationsverket's decision
You'll be notified via your online account or by the embassy.
Swedish student housing is competitive in the major university cities — apply for accommodation as early as possible, ideally before your permit is finalized.
Before you leave
Book your flight and arrange accommodation
After arrival
Register with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) for a personal identity number (personnummer) or coordination numberRequired
Personnummer is generally issued if your stay exceeds one year; shorter stays get a coordination number.
Open a Swedish bank account
Most banks and BankID require a personnummer.