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STRIDES applications open on October 16th, 2026
Welcome! We are excited that you are interested in applying to our Master’s programme in Strategic Innovation and Design for Sustainability (STRIDES).
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 STRIDES application.
We look forward to reviewing your application.
Best of luck!
The STRIDES programme team
Key dates
Main STRIDES admission round
- 16 October 2026 - application round opens
- approx. 15 January 2027 - application round closes
- approx. 2 February 2027 - deadline to document fee-exempt status (EU/EEA)
- approx. 2 February 2027 - supporting documentation deadline
- approx. 26 March 2027 - admissions results published
Late STRIDES admission round
- approx. 16 January 2027 - 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 STRIDES 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 STRIDES 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.
- To be considered in the first round, all supporting documentation must be received prior to approx. 2 February 2027 (tbc).
- 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) from Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, or in Sustainability Science, Environmental Science or Economics with a sustainability orientation, or equivalent.
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 STRIDES 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.
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 STRIDES 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
Check official semester dates on our BTH website.