- English 6
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5)
- English 7
- IELTS 7.0 (6.0)
- IELTS fee (Stockholm)
- SEK 4,100
- Residence permit test
- None set
The residence permit leaves English to admission
The Swedish Migration Agency asks that you are finally admitted to full-time studies, have paid any tuition fee, can show at least SEK 10,656 a month (applications in 2026), and have comprehensive health insurance. It names no English test: English is checked at admission, through University Admissions in Sweden. Permits granted on or after 11 June 2026 limit bachelor's and master's students to 15 hours of work a week.
English 6 and English 7 in IELTS and PTE
| Level | IELTS | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|
| English 6 (most bachelor's and master's) | IELTS Academic 6.5, no section below 5.5 | PTE Academic 62, writing 61 |
| English 7 (some programmes) | IELTS Academic 7.0, no section below 6.0 | PTE Academic 68, writing 61 |
University Admissions accepts IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS UKVI (Academic) and One Skill Retake (Academic), not General Training. It accepts PTE Academic and PTE Academic Online. TOEFL iBT from 21 January 2026 needs 4.5 (no section below 4) for English 6. KTH says an overall IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 4.5 can meet its English 6 master's requirement and points to University Admissions for the full list.
IELTS fee in Sweden
| Test | Folkuniversitetet Stockholm (British Council) |
|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | SEK 4,100 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | SEK 4,230 |
| IELTS Life Skills A1 / B1 | SEK 2,870 |
The IELTS centre finder lists British Council centres at Folkuniversitetet in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, all on computer with One Skill Retake, plus IELTS Online. We read the fee for Stockholm only.
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Practice IELTS Academic →Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score is required for Swedish universities?+
English 6, the usual requirement, is IELTS Academic 6.5 with no section below 5.5. English 7 is 7.0 with no section below 6.0.
What IELTS score is required for a Sweden study visa?+
None. The Swedish Migration Agency asks for final admission, paid tuition, SEK 10,656 a month and insurance; English is checked at admission.
Does Sweden accept IELTS General Training?+
No. University Admissions accepts IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS UKVI (Academic) and One Skill Retake (Academic) only.
IELTS vs PTE for Sweden?+
Both are accepted. English 6 is IELTS 6.5 (no section below 5.5) or PTE 62 (writing 61). IELTS has three test cities; PTE has one centre, in Stockholm.
How much is the IELTS fee in Sweden?+
SEK 4,100 for IELTS on computer at Folkuniversitetet Stockholm, and SEK 4,230 for IELTS for UKVI, checked 30 September 2026.
Official sources
Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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