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MSLS applications are open
Welcome! We are excited that you are interested in applying to our Master’s programme in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability (MSLS).
Below, we have created some simple directions for you to follow to assist you in your application. Please have a read through all the application steps below so that you are familiar with our application process and can put in an excellent and complete MSLS application.
We look forward to reviewing your application.
Best of luck!
The MSLS programme team
Key dates
Main MSLS admission round
- 16 October 2025 - application round opens
- 15 January 2026 - application round closes
- 2 February 2026 - deadline to document fee-exempt status (EU/EEA)
- 2 February 2026 - supporting documentation deadline
- 26 March 2026 - admissions results published
Late MSLS admission round
- 16 January 2026 - application round opens
Application process
Apply online at University Admissions*
University Admissions is the central University applications body for all Swedish universities. To apply for MSLS you apply and submit all your required documents through their systems. Before applying, make sure you read all instructions listed below, as well as the guidance posted at the University Admissions website.
* Please check that the universityadmission.se page you are redirected to has the correct year of application in the search bar.
Programme ranking on University Admissions
- Please be sure when applying online that you carefully rank MSLS as your first priority.
- If you are accepted by your top-ranked programme, you will not have the option to attend any lower-ranked options, even if you would have been accepted by these lower-ranked programmes, so make sure you put us number one!
Swedish and EU/EEA citizens
- For Swedish and EU/EEA citizens, please scan your passport and submit it to University Admissions in order to qualify for free admission.
Non-EU/EEA citizens
- For non-EU/EEA citizens, please pay the application fee of 900 SEK as is outlined on the University Admissions website for your application to make it to step two below.
- You are encouraged to apply as early as possible so that your documents can be processed faster and you have a chance to complement the application should something be missing.
Document your eligibility
Please ensure that you submit all relevant documents as outlined below (complete with your registration number received in Step 1) to University Admissions. Depending on the country your Bachelor diploma is from, you are able to submit some of your documents online. Please check the University Admission´s website to see what you can upload and what you must send by mail. All documents uploaded must be originals. Please ensure that you submit ALL relevant documents.
- Applications by all international students must meet standard requirements established by University Admissions and specific requirements related to this Master’s programme as listed below.
- To be considered in the first round, all supporting documentation must be received prior to 2 February 2026.
- Documents that arrive after this date will be considered as late applications.
- We encourage you to submit your documents as early as possible to have the chance to complement them before the deadline should something be missing.
Required documents
University Admissions must receive all documents below. Please note that certain countries have special requirements for how the documents should be sent. For details about the official documents you must submit visit the University Admissions website.
University graduation certificate*
Bachelor´s degree* or higher education (*original certificate)
University transcripts*
Course lists, i.e. subjects from each semester containing marks/grades (*original certificate)
English language requirements
Where English is not your native language, you can provide proof of your English level in one of three ways:
- high school studies
- university studies
- internationally recognized English test at levels ‘B’ or ‘6’
For more details see the University Admissions website. Note that there are certain exemptions from the proof of English ability requirements. BTH and the MSLS staff cannot assist with further exemptions, so please contact University Admissions Support Centre to discuss your case.
Passport
A copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph, or some other identification document.
Recommended documents
- motivation letter: maximum two pages.
- curriculum vitae: maximum 2 pages, font size 11.
These documents will be used as a base to evaluate your application in case there are more qualified applicants than available seats.
Important information!
Residence permit application
We advise you to apply immediately after receiving an acceptance letter. Some accepted students have been declined enrolment in the MSLS programme because of a failure to secure a visa on time. Note: The Swedish migration office is on reduced work hours over the summer vacation period so early visa application is highly recommended.
Academic year
Generally late August to early June each year. Check official semester dates on our BTH website.
Arrival and orientation week
The MSLS orientation week is one week in advance of the official semester commencement date.
Holiday period
In the MSLS programme there is a short break with no classes in late December / early January (though there is no official Christmas / winter break in Swedish universities). As it is officially part of the semester period exams follow directly afterwards.
Graduation and going home
Past MSLS classes have held a class graduation event in early June following the end of the semester. A large number of students also choose to stay in Sweden for Midsummer celebrations in late June. Some also stay for the entire summer. Those who choose to stay after the end of the programme make allowance for this when applying for a visa (if applicable).