How to apply
Application process
Sweden has a pooled admissions system. This means (i) that students can apply for all courses and programmes in Sweden at the same time, and (ii) that you only need to send in your academic transcripts and other supporting documents once.
Find out more about the application process at UniversityAdmissions.se: Application process.
Documenting your eligiblity
To complete your admissions application you must send in some supporting documents. All documents should be submitted through www.universityadmissions.se .
1. Required documents
Certain documents, such as your academic records and proof of English proficiency, are always required. A complete list of required documents can be found at UniversityAdmissions.se: Required documents.
Conditional Admission for Students in their Final Year
If you do not hold the required degree but are registered for the last year of a programme leading to such a degree, conditional admission is permitted if you send in the following documents with your application:
- transcripts from your most recent year, and
- an official document stating that you are likely to be awarded the degree by the start of the Swedish programme.
The document has to be issued through and certified by a representative of the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office or equivalent of the institution. Certification from other staff members, such as faculty or college staff members, will not be accepted.
2. Recommended documents
We strongly recommend that you also attach the following documents in your application:
- Letter of intent of at most one A4 page, which should be written in English and address the following questions:
- Why are you interested in the program? What are your reasons for choosing it? Why do you want to undertake postgraduate study at this point in your academic or professional career?
- How are you qualified for the program? If by the time of application you have not completed you Bachelor studies, please indicate an estimated finishing date of your studies.
- How will the courses benefit your future career plans? What do you expect to achieve with your degree? How would this program prepare you for the future you envision for yourself?
- Information about the relevant higher education qualifications. Submit transcripts from your university-level studies (current or completed) including translations if not in English.
- Specification on how you meet the specific eligibility requirements. Knowledge equivalent to to the following two courses is a specific requirement:
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Foundation of mathematical analysis, MM5021 / SF1677
Or equivalent to the books "Principles of mathematical analysis" by W. Rudin and "Abstract Algebra", 3rd Edition by D.S. Dummit and R.M. Foote.
Submit a short list of those courses in your bachelor’s degree that (possibly together) cover the contents of the courses listed above. Also include in a detailed description (such as a plan of study) of the contents of other relevant courses you have completed.
- Provide the names and contact details of two people who can act as an academic reference in support of your application upon request. An academic reference could be from, for example
- A personal tutor or former teacher in case you are currently studying (or have recently finished studying in the last 3 years).
- Any academic referee from your previous studies if you have not recently studied (more than 3 years ago), ot if not possible, a person who can testify to your academic ability in a formal context.
- A copy of your bachelor thesis with a brief summary if it is written in a language other than English or Swedish. If you are in the process of writing your thesis, you may include a draft.