International Baccalaureate studies
There are important things to keep in mind, as well as special instructions, for International Baccalaureate students.
International students have two admissions rounds for each semester: the first and second admissions round. Which round we recommend depends on whether you are an EU/EEA citizen or a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA.
Before applying, read more about the two admissions rounds and whether you need a residence permit.
Admissions rounds and spring semester availability
Meeting the admission requirements
You can meet the general entry requirements for bachelor's studies in Sweden with an International Baccalaureate Diploma that lists subjects taken. A Non-regular IB Diploma is also accepted.
How you can meet the general, specific and English requirements can vary a bit depending on when you received you IB diploma. Find out more at the following pages:
For IB diplomas 2021 and later
For IB diplomas 2013 and earlier
Document Instructions
There are steps you need to take to make sure University Admissions can access/receive your IB documentation on time.
Autumn semester 2027 (first admissions round)
For applicants with an IB Diploma awarded in November 2026
- In order for University Admissions to access your results you must ask the IB coordinator at your school to make your results available through IB’s Results Service. When submitting results together with your coordinator via IB’s Results Service, use recipient code “UHR”. The coordinator should make your results available to University Admissions no later than 1 February.
- If you’re doing retakes in November 2026 your results must be available to “UHR” no later than 1 February. Ask the IB coordinator at your school to make your results available through IB’s results service. You must also submit your earlier diploma/certificate by the document deadline. Find out more at Key dates and deadlines.
For applicants who will be awarded an IB Diploma in May 2027, do not apply to the first admissions round. University Admissions will not be able to evaluate your application in time for admissions decisions in late March/April, as we need to have your completed IB transcript and diploma in order to do so. Find out more at Admissions rounds and spring semester availability.
For applicants with an IB Diploma awarded in May 2026 or earlier
- If you already have an IB Diploma, submit scans/copies of your original diploma including test results. Don't use IB’s Result Service to submit your documentation.
- If you already have an IB Diploma but have completed retakes, submit scans/copies of the original diploma/certificate and the new IB Diploma - both are required. Your documents must reach University Admissions by the document deadline.
Other required documents, such as transcripts from Pre-IB, must arrive at University Admissions by the document deadline. Find out more at Key dates and deadlines.
Autumn semester 2027 (second admissions round)
For applicants with an IB Diploma awarded in May 2027
- In order for University Admissions to access your IB results for the first selection in July, you must ask the IB coordinator at your school to make your results available through IB's Result Service. When submitting results together with your coordinator via IB’s Results Service, use recipient code “UHR”. The coordinator should make your results available to University Admissions by 5 July.
- If you’re doing retakes in May 2027, your results must be available to “UHR” on 5 July. Ask the IB coordinator at your school to make your results available through IB’s results service. You must also submit your earlier diploma/certificate by the document deadline. Find out more at Key dates.
Submit any other grades you need to fulfil the entry requirements, e.g. Pre-IB grades, by the document deadline as indicated on Universityadmissions.se. Find out more at Key dates and deadlines.
For applicants with an IB Diploma awarded in November 2026 or earlier
- If you already have an IB Diploma, submit scans/copies of your original diploma including test results. Don't use IB’s Result Service to submit your documentation.
- If you already have an IB Diploma but have completed retakes, submit scans/copies of the original diploma/certificate and the new IB Diploma - both are required. Your documents must reach University Admissions by the document deadline.
Other required documents, such as transcripts from Pre-IB, must arrive at University Admissions by the document deadline. Find out more at Key dates and deadlines.