- English 6
- PTE 62 (W 61)
- English 7
- PTE 68 (W 61)
- PTE fee
- USD 350
- Centres
- 1 (Stockholm)
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 PTE and IELTS
| Level | PTE Academic | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| English 6 (most bachelor's and master's) | PTE Academic 62, writing 61 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no section below 5.5 |
| English 7 (some programmes) | PTE Academic 68, writing 61 | IELTS Academic 7.0, no section below 6.0 |
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.
PTE fee in Sweden
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 350 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 350 |
| PTE Core | USD 350 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 | USD 290 |
Pearson lists one test centre in Sweden, in Stockholm, and prices it in US dollars (checked 30 September 2026). IELTS on computer is SEK 4,100 in Stockholm and is also offered in Gothenburg and Malmö.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
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Practice PTE Academic →Frequently asked questions
Does Sweden accept PTE?+
Yes. University Admissions in Sweden accepts PTE Academic and PTE Academic Online: 62 (writing 61) for English 6 and 68 (writing 61) for English 7.
What PTE score is required for a Sweden study visa?+
None. The residence permit names no English test; the English 6 or 7 requirement is checked at admission.
IELTS vs PTE for Sweden?+
Both meet English 6: PTE 62 (writing 61) or IELTS Academic 6.5 (no section below 5.5). PTE has one centre in Stockholm; IELTS runs in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.
How much does PTE cost in Sweden?+
USD 350 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 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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