As a student who wants to apply for a higher level of education in Sweden, you need to know all about the study intakes and deadlines in case you miss anything. Starting from the very basics, there are two intakes for international students in Sweden.
Autumn Intake
In Sweden, the autumn intake is the primary and major intake for enrolling international students in higher education, whether bachelor's or master's degrees. Almost all of the available courses are offered by all of the universities in this intake. Here is a simple timeline for you to follow to be prepared for the autumn intake:
| Deadlines | Bachelors Level | Masters Level |
| Applications Open | Mid- October | Mid- October |
| Application Deadline | Mid- January | Mid- January |
| Notification of Selection | Mid- April | Early April |
| Semester Starts | August to September | August to September |
Spring Intake
The spring intake in Sweden is considered the secondary intake for enrolling international students into higher education levels. Classes start in January for the spring intake. However, all of the courses might not be available for this intake at some Swedish universities. The spring/January intake is a great chance for students who missed out on the autumn/September intake to enroll in new courses and not waste a whole year.
Here is a simple timeline for you to follow to be prepared for the spring intake:
| Deadlines | Bachelors Level | Masters Level |
| Applications Open | June | June |
| Application Deadline | Mid- August | Mid- August |
| Notification of Selection | Mid- October | Mid- October |
| Semester Starts | January | January |
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