International applicants with no Swedish proficiency

As an international student, you may apply to SSE with predicted grades in your last year of high school/IB studies. If you're a gap year student who already finished your high school studies and have your final grades, you may also apply as an early bird applicant (not available when applying with predicted grades). There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss/Ukrainian citizens.

Application timeline

Key dates for the application process vary depending on whether you apply with predicted or final grades.

  • If you apply with predicted grades in your last year of high school/IB

    • October 16, 2026 - International application opens

      1. Please note that you need to start by submitting your application to UniversityAdmissions.se. 

      2. After that, you need to submit another application to SSE's own application portal Full Fabric.


        Keep in mind that when you apply with predicted grades, you might receive a message from UniversityAdmissions.se stating that you have an incomplete application. The reason is that most Swedish universities do not accept predicted grades and the information is not always aligned with SSE's specific application process. However, SSE does indeed accept predicted grades and you may ignore that message.

    • January 15, 2027 - International application deadline

      Please note that we do not accept late applications.

    • February 2, 2027 - Deadline for supporting documentation

      (predicted grades and English test results if needed)

    • February 2, 2027 - Deadline for paying the application fee to UniversityAdmissions.se

      (for non-EU/EEA/Swiss/Ukrainian citizens only; more information can be found here)

    • Mid-February 2027 - Digital Interviews (invitation + 1 week to do the interview)

      Please note that everyone will be informed, also if you are not selected.

    • April 8, 2027 - Notification of selection results

    • May 9, 2027 - Last day to reply to your offer

    • Early June 2027 - Deadline for the first tuition fee installment

      (for non-EU/EEA/Swiss/Ukrainian citizens only; read more here)

    • August 23, 2027 - Autumn semester starts

  • If you're a gap year student applying with final grades (already finished high school/IB)

    • October 16, 2026 - International application opens

      1. Please note that you need to start by submitting your application to UniversityAdmissions.se.

      2. After that, you need to submit another application to SSE's own application portal Full Fabric.

    • November 1, 2026 - Early application deadline for gap year students who already completed their high school/IB studies only

      As a gap year student, you have the chance to get your offer from us already in December (and if you are not selected then, you can still get an offer in the spring). Please note that you need to take the SAT test no later than November 7, 2026, for the early application.

    • Late November 2026 - Digital Interviews (gap year students only)

      Invitation + 1 week to do the interview for early applicants

    • Late December 2026 - Notification of selection results for early applicants (gap year students only)

      Please note that if you were not selected, you can still get an offer in the spring.

    • January 15, 2027 - International application deadline

      Please note that we do not accept late applications.

    • February 2, 2027 - Deadline for supporting documentation 

      (predicted grades and English test results if needed)

    • February 2, 2027 - Deadline for paying the application fee to UniversityAdmissions.se

      (for non-EU/EEA/Swiss/Ukrainian citizens only; more information can be found here)

    • Mid-February 2027 - Digital Interviews

      Invitation + one week to do the interview; please note that everyone will be informed, also if you are not selected.

    • April 8, 2027 - Notification of selection results

    • May 9, 2027 - Last day to reply to your offer

    • Early June 2027 - Deadline for the first tuition fee installment

      (for non-EU/EEA/Swiss/Ukrainian citizens only; read more here)

    • August 23, 2027 - Autumn semester starts

Application requirements

Two main areas are assessed in your application – your high school//IB diploma (predicted or final grades) and your university admission test score (SAT or ACT or ITB-Business):

1. High school / IB diploma (predicted or final grades)

  • You must have a GPA in your high school/IB diploma of at least the equivalent of 17.0 out of 20 in the Swedish high school system.

  • You must also meet specific subject requirements for Mathematics and English. If you do not meet the English requirement, you can also do an English proficiency test. We accept IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments, Pearson PTE Academic , and Cambridge ESOL.

     See the exact requirements for your country/diploma in the list below.

  • Applying with predicted grades
    From most countries and education systems, you can apply with predicted grades in your last year of studies.

    If your school cannot give you predicted grades, you can instead apply with your previous high school grades including the fall semester grades from your last year. Conditional admissions will be offered to students graduating after the application deadline. You must complete your application with final grades and documents no later than by the date of enrollment.

    From some countries and education systems, assessment cannot be made until final grades have been issued. If you are from one of these countries/education systems, you must instead take a gap year before you apply: Cameroon GCE, Cyprus (Apolytirion), Ghana, Greece (Apolytyrion), Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Romania, Sri Lanka, Uganda.

2. University admission test score (SAT or ACT or ITB-Business)

We require a university admission test score from all applicants (SAT or ACT or ITB-Business). SAT is recommended and preferred. Find out more about the different tests:

Requirements for your country/diploma

  • Australia

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 9.1 (7-10 scale).

    • English: passed English in year 12.

      If you don't already meet the English requirement through your diploma, we accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed at least 7 units.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Austria

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 1,9 (5-1 scale).

    • English: passed English in the Reifeprüfungszeugnis

      If you don't already meet the English requirement through your diploma, we accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics in the Gymnasium, Wirtschaft or Oberstufen.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Belgium

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 17 (on a 10-20 scale) or 85 (on a 50-100 scale).

    • English: 
      Flemish system: ASO.

      French system: Enseignement général.

      If you don't already meet the English requirement through your diploma, we accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics:
      Flemish system: passed ASO, TSO.

      French system: passed Mathematics in any of Enseignement Technique (Économie), Enseignement général (Natural sciences), Enseignement général (Mathematics).

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Brazil

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 7.87 (on a 5-10 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics that has been studied all 3 years

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Bulgaria

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 5.81 (3-6 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics in the final diploma.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Canada

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA:

      - For all provinces except Québec: 85,69 (50-100 scale). See full conversion table.  Calculate the average value of all graded subjects of the last 3 years of High School. Do NOT use the stated Cum GPA on transcript.

      - For Québec: 84,89 (60-100 scale). See full conversion table (bottom table).  Calculate the average value of all graded subjects in the DEC.

    • English: different for different provinces.

      Example for Ontario:passed English (course 1-4).

      Example for Québec: passed English in DES.

      If you don't already meet the English requirement through your diploma, we accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: different for different provinces.

      Example for Ontario: Mathematics of Data Management, Grade 12, University (MDM4U), Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College (MCF3M), Foundations for College Mathematics, Grade 12, College (MAP4C).

      Example for Québec: passed mathematics in DEC.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
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  • China

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 89.62 (Gaozhong, 60-100 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics if it has been part of the curriculum through all 3 years.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Croatia

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 4.1 (2-5 scale).

    • English: passed Higher level English (Viša).

    • Mathematics: passed 4 years of Mathematics in any curriculum.
  • Cyprus (Apolytirion)

    Please note: assessment of this diploma cannot be made until final grades have been issued. Therefore, you cannot apply with predicted grades and must instead take a gap year before you apply.

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 17 (10-20 scale).

    • English: passed English as Special subject 1-3.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics as a core subject or special subject.
    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Czechia

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 1.9 (4-1 scale).

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: 4 years of Mathematics plus "seminar course" in Mathematics.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Denmark

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 8,90 (2-12 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: passed Engelsk B.

    • Mathematics: passed Matematik B.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Estonia

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 4,67 (3-5 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: passed English as B2 language (5 courses)

    • Mathematics: passed kitsas matemaatika (8 courses)

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • EB (European Baccalaureate)

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 80.46 (50-100 scale).

    • English: passed L1 or L2.

    • Mathematics: passed at least 3 vtr.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Finland

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

  • France (French Baccalauréat)

    Please note: if your French school is able to give you predicted grades (relevé de notes) including predicted final GPA (Moyenne Finale), then you are able to apply with predicted grades when still in your final year. Otherwise, you need to take a gap year before you apply.

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 14,00 (10-20 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: minimum grade 10 in either of:


      - LVA (Grade 3, Note 10)

      or

      - LVB (Grade 3, Note 10) from Lycée international Saint Germain en Laye.

      or

      - LLCE Anglais or LLCE Anglais monde contemporain in épreuves terminales or évaluations communes/contrôle continu.

    • Mathematics: minimum grade 10 in either of:

      - Mathematics in évaluations communes ​(enseignement de spécialité suivi uniquement en 1ère)

      or 

      - Mathematics in épreuves terminales

      or

      - Mathématiques complémentaires or expertes as option

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Germany (Abitur)

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 1,90 (4-1 scale). See full conversion table.

      Please note that admissions is competitive and a GPA of 1,5 or better is usually required for admission.

    • English: passed either of:

      - Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife

      or

      - Zeugnis der Fachgebundene Hochschulereife with either 4 English semesters from Qualifikationsphase (if primary foreign language)

      or

      - Leistungskurs/Abiturprüfung in English.

      To fulfill the English requirement with Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife, you must have studied an additional English course or a course in English at the advanced level (Niveaustufe B2).

    • Mathematics: 2 Mathematics Grundkurs (GK)​. Minimum grade 4 ausreichend.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Greece (Apolytirion)

    Please note: assessment of this diploma cannot be made until final grades have been issued. Therefore, you cannot apply with predicted grades and must instead take a gap year before you apply.

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 18,31 (10-20 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed algebra + geometri as a general subject or had Mathematics as a special subject.
    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Hungary

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 4.1 (2-5 scale)

    • English: passed Advanced level English (emelt) or studied a curriculum in English + Hungarian with 3 subjects taught in English.

    • Mathematics: passed 4 years of Mathematics.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • IB Diploma Programme

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

      Please note that you may indeed apply with predicted grades to Stockholm School of Economics in your last year of studies while this is not the case with most other Swedish universities. The information on the IB page from the Swedish Council of Higher Education is therefore partly incorrect for SSE applicants. As an international student, you will apply to SSE from mid-October to mid-January and nothing else. No other dates and no other application rounds.

    • Minimum GPA: IB Score of 31 (out of 45) required no matter which country you have studied in. 

      Please note that admissions is competitive and an IB score of 39 (out of 45) or above is usually required for admission.

    • English: Passed English B SL

    • Mathematics: Passed Applications​ and interpretation SL

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).

      Please note that the IB Career-related programme (IBCP) does not currently meet the requirements for university studies in Sweden.
  • Iceland

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 8.01 (5-10 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: passed 20 credits (level 2-3).

    • Mathematics: passed at least 20 credits.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • India

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA:  80% (CBSE, scale 33-100​). 
      Admission is highly competitive and a score of 93-94 % (CBSE) is usually required for admission.

    • English: passed English in your diploma/certificate from CISCE, CBSE.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics in your diploma/certificate.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Ireland

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 2.8 (7-1 scale).

    • English: passed English on Ordinary level.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics on Ordinary level or or Higher level.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Italy (Liceo)

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA:  90,10 (60-100 scale). See full conversion table (bottom table).

      Please note: admission is highly competitive and a GPA of 99,10 is normally needed to be admitted.

    • English: passed English as your first foreign language in the Linguistico or passed an English course (approx. 800 hours) in the Linguistico/Classico.

    • Mathematics: passed a mathematics course during your final three years in any of Linguistico, Classico, Artistico, Musicale or Scienze Umane.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Japan

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 4.1 (2-5 scale).

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: Mathematics I and II plus Mathematics A

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Latvia

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 8.18 (4-10 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: passed English on level B2 or C1

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics II (pagļinātais kurss/advanced course) at least at the general level (vispārigaja).
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    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Lithuania

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 9.33 (4-10 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: You meet the requirement with your upper secondary studies if you have English at level B2 in your Brandos atestatas. If not, you need to take an English test.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics A or B.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Luxembourg

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 45 (30-60 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: passed English in Serie A1.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics in Serie B, C or D.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Mexico

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 8.8 (6-10 scale) or 88 %.

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics in at least 2 years of studies.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Nepal

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 3.4 (2-4 scale).

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics in year 11 or 12.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Netherlands

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 7.18 (6-10 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: passed English as part of the diploma.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics in profile 1,2,3 or 4 or passed Mathematics A or B.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Norway

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 4.86 (2-6 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English:passed Engelsk Vg1 + Vg2 (140+140 hours).

    • Mathematics: passed 140 hours teoretisk matematikk or praktisk matematikk + matematikk R1 (140 hours) or matematikk S1 + S2 (140+140 hours).

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Poland

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 4.48 (2-6 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: passed Advanced level English (poziom rozszerzony), level III.1.R (B2), level III.DJ (C1).

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics on basic (poziom podstawowy) or advanced level (poziom rozszerzony).

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Portugal

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 16.91 (10-20 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics in the Ciências Socioeconómicas or Ciências e Tecnologias.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Romania

    Please note: assessment of this diploma cannot be made until final grades have been issued. Therefore, you cannot apply with predicted grades and must instead take a gap year before you apply.

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 8.5 (5-10 scale).

    • English: passed English in the diploma with B2 level in all tests.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics within any of the Social sciences, Natural sciences, Technical and Service curriculums.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Singapore

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 8.8 (6-10 scale).

    • English: passed English in GCE O Level or higher.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics in GCE O Level or GCE A Level.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Slovakia

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 1.20 (on a 4-1 scale where 1 is the best grade).

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed 4 upper secondary years of Mathematics.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • South Korea (Republic of Korea)

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 3.8 (1.5 scale) or B.

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL

      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed at least 24 units.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Spain (Bachillerato)

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 8.48 (5-10 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed Matemáticas aplicadas a las Ciencias Sociales II (from Humanindades y Ciencias Sociales profile) or Matemáticas II (from Ciencias profile).

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Sri Lanka

    Please note: assessment of this diploma cannot be made until final grades have been issued. Therefore, you cannot apply with predicted grades and must instead take a gap year before you apply.

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 8.2 (4-10 scale)

    • English: passed English on advanced level.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics on ordinary level or advanced level.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Switzerland (Swiss Matura/Maturité)

    Please note: if your Swiss school is able to give you predicted grades (including predicted final GPA) in your final year in the Swiss Maturité, then you are able to apply with predicted grades while still in your final year. If your school is unable to provide you with this, you must instead take a gap year before you apply.

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 4.98 (4-6 scale). See full conversion table.

    • English: passed English within any of A and D as well as any of B, C, E (if English is at least the third language studied).

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics within any of A, B, C, D, E.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Thailand

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 3.1 (1-4 scale).

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics from a natural sciences curriculum or 15-16 extra Mathematics credits in any curriculum.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Turkey

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 85 (50-100 scale).

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed 20 units of Mathematics.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • United Kingdom (GCSE/IGCSE/A-levels)

    Please make sure to read this guide especially for UK curriculum applicants before you proceed.

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA:
      - 7.5 on a 4-9 scale if your GCSE grades are numbers 4-9.

      or 

      - 9.24 on a 6-10 scale if all your grades are letters.

      See conversion table.

      Please note: All IGCSE/GCSE & A-level grades are used for the GPA.

    • English: GCSE/IGCSE English (minimum grade 4/C)​ or better.

    • Mathematics: GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)​ or better.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • Ukraine

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 9.6 (4-12 scale).

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed Algebra & Geometry or Mathematics in the diploma.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).
  • United States (American high school diploma)

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education.

    • Minimum GPA: 3.5 out of 4.0 (1-4 scale). See full conversion table.

      Please note that admissions is competitive and a GPA of 3.8 or above is usually required for admission.

      Calculate the average value of all your subjects of your last three years of High School. Do not use the stated Cum GPA or Weighted GPA on your American transcript.

      AP courses are included but you are not given extra credit for them. If your AP courses aren't included in your High School transcript, you can share the results through the College Board by using the designated Institution Code 7548 (for University Admissions in Sweden).

    • English: passed 4 years of English in High School.

    • Mathematics: Passed Pre-Calculus.

      AP Precalculus or AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC (with a minimum grade of 3) all meet the mathematics requirement.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).

     

  • Vietnam

    Please note: these are minimum requirements. If you have studied even more advanced courses, you will of course also meet the requirements.

    • General entry requirements from the Swedish Council of Higher Education

    • Minimum GPA: 8.5 (5-10 scale).

    • English: English proficiency test required.

      We accept the following English proficiency tests:

      - IELTS 
      - TOEFL iBT 
      - Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments
      - Pearson PTE Academic 
      - Cambridge ESOL


      Read more under "Meeting the English requirement with an English test" here. Look for scores needed for English 6.

    • Mathematics: passed Mathematics from a natural sciences curriculum.

    • University admission test score: SAT (minimum 1300) or ACT (minimum 28) or ITB-Business (minimum 112).

Can't find your diploma in the list above?

For the minimum GPA requirement

Please go to this page where you use the tool "Räknehjälpen" to convert your grades. It's in Swedish only but is easy to use. You simply fill in the minimum and maximum “värde” (value/score) that can be given in your diploma as well as your specific score. Then simply click “Räkna ut” (calculate).  

For English and Mathematics requirements

UHR offers an assessment manual  (although in Swedish) for different countries. Just choose your country from the list and find English 6 (English requirement) and Matematik 3B or Matematik 3C (Mathematics requirement) in the tables.
 

How to apply in five easy steps

  • 1. Submit application #1 to UniversityAdmissions.se. Apply from October 16, 2026 to January 15, 2027.

    Submit documents to UniversityAdmissions.se

    Submit all documents related to your high school studies to UniversityAdmissions.se: predicted/final grades, transcripts, diplomas/certificates. You also upload your passport. Find information about what required documents to submit from your country here. Read the general instructions for international Bachelor’s applicants here.

    All applicants can upload documents themselves at their account with UniversityAdmissions.se. If your school doesn’t want to give the predicted grades directly to you as a student, the school can email them directly to UniversityAdmissions (UHR).

    Write your application number in the email. There is a supporting documentation deadline on February 2, 2027 in case your school cannot issue predicted grades or fall semester grades by the application deadline on January 15, 2027. Just make sure to submit both application #1 (UniversityAdmissions) and application #2 (SSE's application portal Full Fabric) before January 15, 2027, and make a note in the application sent to us stating what date you will submit the documents from your school.

    Please note: only upload diploma/transcripts and English test results to UniversityAdmissions.se. Do NOT upload the SAT/ACT/ITB-Business test scores. This is done directly to SSE when you submit application #2 (see next step).


    Important information for gap year students applying with final grades

    If you're a gap year student applying with final grades, submit your final grades as soon as possible so that the Swedish Council of Higher Education can assess and convert your qualifications.


    Important information for students applying with predicted grades

    If you apply with predicted grades, you generally submit transcripts from year 10, 11, and fall semester grades from year 12. And preferably, predicted final grades.

    If you're an IB student applying with predicted grades, make sure to submit transcripts from your first IB year as well as predicted final IB grades.

    If you are a student at an American High School applying with predicted grades, the school must email transcripts directly to UniversityAdmissions (UHR) and write your application number in the email.

    When you apply with predicted grades, you might receive a message from UniversityAdmissions.se stating that you have an incomplete application. The reason is that most Swedish universities do not accept predicted grades and the information is not always aligned with SSE's specific application process. However, SSE does indeed accept predicted grades, so you may ignore that message.


    Application fee deadline on February 2, 2027 (only for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens)

    Please note that SSE does not charge an application fee.

    However, UniversityAdmissions.se charges a small application fee of SEK 900 for non- EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. There are however, some exceptions to this general rule. Find out if you are required to pay an application fee or not here.

    If you are required to pay an application fee, UniversityAdmissions.se must have received the money no later than February 2, 2027. Find more information on how to pay your application fee here.

  • 2. Submit Application #2 to SSE's application portal Full Fabric (deadline: January 15, 2027)

    Except for the general application you do on UniversityAdmissions.se, you must also submit application #2 on SSE's own application portal Full Fabric no later than January 15, 2027. If you do not submit application #2, you do not have a complete application.

    1. Fill out the application form (please note that if you apply to both programs, you must fill out two separate forms - one for each program). This is also where you upload your university admissions test score (SAT/ACT/ITB-Business).

    2. You also upload a 1-page CV/resume as a separate document. It should include relevant education, work/volunteer experience, and extracurricular activities. We do not expect you to have an extensive resume.


    We do not accept these documents uploaded at UniversityAdmissions.se nor sent to us by email. 

     
    Interested in a scholarship (tuition fee waiver)?


    For non-EU/EEA/Swiss/Ukrainian citizens who do need to pay a tuition fee,     SSE offers a limited amount of 50% tuition scholarships.     The application for a scholarship is submitted under the tab "Scholarships" when you apply to our Bachelor's programs in Full Fabric. Scholarships are distributed on a merit and need basis, taking into consideration program cohort diversity.

  • 3. Respond to any requests from SSE and keep track of messages from UniversityAdmissions.se

    If any additional steps are required related to your application, our BSc Admissions Team will notify you by email. UniversityAdmissions.se might also contact you regarding your qualifications.

    Make sure you use the same email address for both applications and check your inbox regularly.

    Please note: When you apply with predicted grades, you might receive a message from UniversityAdmissions.se stating that you have an incomplete application. The reason is that most Swedish universities do not accept predicted grades and the information is not always aligned with SSE's specific application process. However, SSE does indeed accept predicted grades, so you may ignore that message.

  • 4. Digital interview

    For gap year students applying with final grades

    If you applied before the early application deadline, you have a chance to get an offer from us already in December.

    We will send out invitations to the digital (online) interview to selected early applicants in late November. You then have one week to do the interview. You will also be notified if you were not selected.

    Please note that if you do not proceed to the early interviews and therefore cannot receive an offer from us in December, you still have the chance to be admitted in the spring along with the students applying with predicted grades (see below).

    For students applying with predicted grades (and gap year students who did not receive an offer from us in December)

    If you are selected to proceed to the next round, we will send out invitations to the digital (online) interviews in mid-February. You then have one week to do the interview. You will also be notified if you were not selected.

    If you are not selected, you will still get a notification email.

  • 5. Accept your offer

    Early bird applicants (gap year students applying with final grades only)

    If you applied before the early application deadline in early November, you will be notified if you are admitted in the second half of December. If you are admitted, you will need to reply to your offer at the latest in the beginning of February.

    Please note that if you were not admitted as an early bird applicant, you still keep your spot in the main application round and may be admitted later in the spring instead.

    Non-early bird applicants (gap year students who missed the early application deadline as well as students applying with predicted grades)

    If you are admitted to SSE, we will send you an offer in the spring. To secure your place in the program, you must let us know whether you accept the offer. The deadline for responding to your offer can be found in the application timeline.

Application fees

SSE does not charge an application fee. 

However, UniversityAdmissions.se charges a small application fee of SEK 900 for non- EU/EEA/Swiss citizens (passport holders). There are however, some exceptions to this general rule. Find out if you are required to pay an application fee or not here.

Contact us

If you have specific questions about our BSc programs or the application process, you are welcome to contact the BSc admissions team on bsc.admissions@hhs.se. You can also call us on +46 8 736 90 00 (ask for Bachelor admissions).