Residence permit
All students from non-EU/EEA countries have to apply for a residence permit/visa to be able to study at Halmstad University. On this page you can find more information about the requirements and application process.
Application process
You apply for residence permit via the Migration Agency web page. We strongly advice you to send the application as soon as you have been granted admission and paid any tuition fees, as the processing time of the application often is very long.
The Migration Agency webpage External link, opens in new window.
How to apply for a residence permit for studies External link, opens in new window.
Requirements to be granted a residence permit
- Granted admission to full-time studies (30 credits per semester) in a programme or courses that require your presence in higher education
- A valid passport
- Ability to support yourself for the planned study period
- Comprehensive health insurance that covers the whole period you are in Sweden if you plan to study for less than one year
If you are admitted to a course/programme of one year or less, the admission letter (notification of selection results) confirms that you are covered by a health insurance from Halmstad University. If you apply through the Migration Agency web application, you can attach your admission letter as proof of health insurance.
Application form details
When filling out the application form, the details needed can be found below:
- Educational establishment (contact person): Halmstad University
- Address: Halmstad University, PO Box 823, SE-301 18 Halmstad, Sweden
- Phone +46 35 16 71 00
- Email address: visumbesked@hh.se
- Course/programme: state the course or programme you have been admitted to
- Programme/course duration (please see details below)
Study duration
Autumn semester 2026: 31 August, 2026 – January 17, 2027
Spring semester 2027: 18 January 2026– 6 June, 2027
One year programme duration (60 credits): 31 August, 2026 – 6 June, 2027
Two year programme duration (120 credits): 31 August, 2026 – 4 June, 2028
Three year programme duration (180 credits): 31 August, 2026 - 3 June, 2029
Cost of living
In order to get a residence permit, you must be able to cover your personal living expenses while in Sweden, regardless of whether or not you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
Students studying in Sweden are required to have a minimum of SEK 10,656 per month for the duration of their studies. When you apply for your residence permit, you must enclose a bank statement showing that you have your own bank funds available in an account belonging to you. For more information, please visit the Swedish Migration Agency.
The cost of living varies of course depending on personal needs and lifestyle. Aside from rent and food, you will have expenses such as course literature, furniture and socialising.
Estimated minimal living costs per month | SEK |
|---|---|
Food | 3 200 |
Accommodation | 3 500 – 4 000 |
Transportation | 1 000 |
Miscellaneous (hobby, clothes, leisure) | 1 000–2 500 |
Total | 8 500–10 700 |
Statement of costs – Bachelor's Programme pdf, 90.1 kB.
Statement of costs – Business Master's programmes pdf, 90.9 kB.
Statement of costs – Other Master's Programmes pdf, 91.1 kB.
Job opportunities with student residence permit
All students with a student residence permit/visa are allowed to work in Sweden during the student residence permit period.
A part-time job can ease your financial situation, but we strongly advice you to not depend on working to support yourself during your study period. It can be difficult to find available part-time jobs and depending on your university workload, it may be difficult for you to commit to work outside of studies.
