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A valid passport or national ID, transcripts and degree certificate (translated into English if needed), a CV, and proof of English proficiency if it isn't your native language.

No. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens don't need a visa or residence permit to study in Sweden, though you should register with Skatteverket if you're staying more than 12 months.

No. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens are exempt from the SEK 900 application fee that non-EU/EEA applicants pay, as long as you document your citizenship.

Most English-taught programs require the equivalent of Swedish upper-secondary 'English 6', typically IELTS Academic 6.5 (no section below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 90, though competitive programs may ask for more. You may be exempt from testing depending on your prior country of study - check the specific requirement for your case on universityadmissions.se.

Generally no. As an EU/EEA citizen you study tuition-free, but CSN's living-cost grants and loans are reserved for Swedish citizens and long-term residents. You may qualify in specific cases - for example if you already work part-time in Sweden alongside your studies, are a family member of an EU/EEA worker there, or have lived in Sweden long enough to hold permanent residence. Check your specific eligibility at csn.se.

Bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) - it covers necessary medical care from the moment you arrive. Once you register with Skatteverket and receive a personnummer, which applies if you're staying 12 months or more, you're covered by Swedish public healthcare on the same terms as residents.