Residency Requirements for non-EU Fellows and Student Status

I am not a EU citizen. Do I need a residence permit to study in Sweden? Yes, non-EU citizens need a residence permit to study in Sweden. Paideia provides accepted fellows with relevant documents to support their case to apply for Other Studies or Exchange Studies. However it is up to each individual to determine whether they need such a permit and, if so, to apply for it through the Swedish Migration Office. Visit the Swedish Migration Office website here. What is the timeline for a decision? It may vary from case to case. According the the information from the Migration Office, 75% of recently decided cases have been decided within 3 months. It is important to apply as soon as possible, after being offered a place in the program and accepting it. Do I benefit from Student Status in Sweden? The students of the program are granted Student Status and are entitled to student discounts in many entities, such as public transport or some stores.