Entry requirements
In order to be accepted for a programme or course you must meet general and certain requirements in terms of previous studies and/or language skills. On this page you can find out more about our general entry requirements and relevant links to more detailed information.
Entry requirements for exchange students
The courses and programmes available for exchange students has specific entry requirements based on previous studies and language skills. The specific entry requirements for each course is always clearly stated in the course description. Please read the requirements carefully before applying.
Language proficiency
If you want to study courses in English, it is your responsibility to make sure that your level of English is sufficient for you to be able to succeed with your studies. Halmstad University might ask you for a confirmation regarding your English proficiency.
If you want to take your courses in Swedish you must provide information about your knowledge in the Swedish language. You can do so either by providing grades from Swedish upper secondary school or equivalent: svenska kurs B or svenska som andra språk kurs B with a passing grade (Godkänd). Or by taking the Swedish proficiency test, TISUS (Test i Svenska för Universitetsstudier), with a satisfying result.
Entry requirements for international students
General entry requirements
For Bachelor studies:
Your application must be supported by the following documentation:
- Records of completed upper-secondary education. Your upper secondary (high school) education must be documented with certified copies of the diploma as well as a transcript of all subjects and grades.
For Master studies:
Your application must be supported by the following documentation:
- Certificates and diplomas of your completed degree(s) at an internationally recognized university.
- Transcripts of completed courses and grades for each semester (including course list).
Only final and officially issued documents are valid.
Proficiency in English
In order to be eligible for university studies in Sweden, you must demonstrate that you meet the English requirements for the course or programme. For courses and study programmes at Halmstad University, the English language entry requirement is the equivalent of English 6.
How to demonstrate your English skills
You can demonstrate that you meet the English language requirement through:
- certain upper secondary (high school) studies
- certain university studies
- or an internationally recognised English test (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge)
Please read thoroughly the information on University Admissions website to ensure you send in the correct documents.
University Admissions – English language requirements External link, opens in new window.
Exceptions to formalised equivalence assessment – academic qualifications from India
In addition to the information on University Admissions, Halmstad University also accept the following:
- Knowledge equivalent to English 6/level 2 can be proven with a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Technology degree from an accredited university in India.
This applies only when the general entry requirements for second cycle (master’s level), has been proved with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree.
Exceptions: Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology is not included in this assessment. Two combined degrees are not accepted.
Specific entry requirements
All study courses and programmes have specific entry requirements. Check the course/programme syllabus for detailed information on specific eligibility requirements and documentation.
Find education for international students
You must always submit your documents in the official language of the country where you studied. If this language is not Swedish, Danish, Norwegian or English, you must also provide an official translation. This translation should be in Swedish or English.
Documenting your eligibility External link.
On the University Admissions webpage, you can find specific information regarding acceptable qualifications, English requirements and specific application instructions depending on the country/countries where you completed your studies. For some countries there may be country specific requirements.
Entry requirements External link.
Halmstad University do not require motivation or recommendation letters for the eligibility.
Students in their final year of Bachelor's studies
Halmstad University accepts applications for Master's Programmes from students who are registered for the last year of their Bachelor’s studies.
You must submit an official document stating that you are likely to be awarded the degree by the start of the programme. The document must be issued through and certified by a representative of the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office or equivalent. University Admissions has created a form which you can use to get certification from your current university. This form is also available through the link below.
Instructions for final year Bachelor's students External link.
Official degree must be presented
You need to present the official final degree and transcripts to Halmstad University when you apply for the Master degree or we will not be able to issue the Master's degree. We do not accept provisional degrees. Bring or upload the official final Bachelor degree and transcripts as well as the English translation on universityadmissions.se.
