Nigerians Applying for a Master's in Sweden: How to Pay Your SEK 900 Application Fee in Naira
Sweden has become a popular destination for Nigerians because its world-class universities offer many English-taught programs. With scholarships available, international students can spend less than in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom.
But between choosing your program and getting your admission letter, one step trips up many Nigerian applicants: paying the SEK 900 application fee. It's charged in Swedish kronor, has a strict deadline, and isn't always easy to pay from a Nigerian account.
Here's everything you need to know, and how to pay it in naira.
What is the SEK 900 application fee?
All applications to bachelor's and master's programs at Swedish universities go through one national service: University Admissions in Sweden. Most applicants who aren't citizens of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, which includes Nigerians, must pay a SEK 900 application fee.
They don't process your application until you pay the fee. You only pay it once per semester, so one payment covers every program you apply to for that intake.
Key dates for autumn 2027
If you're planning to start in Sweden in autumn 2027, mark these dates:
· October 16, 2026: Applications open
· January 15, 2027: Application deadline and the last day to rank your programs
· February 1, 2027: Deadline for your application fee and supporting documents
· April 1, 2027: Admission results for master's programs
See all autumn 2027 dates on University Admissions.
Why this matters even more for Nigerians
Nigeria is on the list of eligible countries for the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals. It covers full tuition, a living allowance of SEK 12,000 a month and a one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 for a master's in Sweden. Applicants also need work and leadership experience.
The catch is that you can't apply for the scholarship on its own. You first apply to your master's program through University Admissions, and you need the application number from that step for your scholarship application. If your SEK 900 fee arrives after February 1, your application is marked late. Late applications are only processed if the university still has places and chooses to consider them.
In other words, a payment delay doesn't just put your admission at risk. It can cost you a shot at a fully funded degree.
Check the scholarship requirements on the Swedish Institute website.
The problem with paying from Nigeria
University Admissions recommends paying by card on its website, and accepts bank transfers if you don't have a card. On paper, that sounds easy. For many Nigerian applicants, it's anything but:
· Naira card limits vary by bank. Many Nigerian banks have resumed international payments on naira cards and raised their dollar limits in 2026, but each bank sets its own caps and rules. A payment that works for one person can be declined for another.
· Foreign charges get flagged. International payments in an unfamiliar currency, like Swedish kronor, can be blocked or require extra approval.
· Domiciliary transfers take time. Sending money from a dom account to Sweden can take several working days, with charges taken along the way.
· Exchange rate guesswork. Working out how much naira you need for exactly SEK 900 to arrive isn't easy.
With a fixed deadline of February 1, 2027, any one of these can turn a small payment into a big problem.
How to pay your SEK 900 fee in naira with Radius
Radius is a payments platform built for international students from emerging economies. We pay your Sweden application fee for you, by card or bank transfer, delivered the same day. You pay in naira, and we handle the rest.
1. Download the Radius World app at onelink.to/withradius.com and create your account.
2. Go to Payments and choose the application fee option.
3. Enter your University Admissions details, including your application number.
4. Pay in naira. We send your SEK 900 to University Admissions the same day.
No need to chase your bank to raise your limit. No waiting days for a dom transfer to land. Just pay your fee on time, so your application keeps moving.
Your checklist before February 1, 2027
· Submit your application on universityadmissions.se by January 15, 2027
· Rank your programs in order of preference
· Upload your supporting documents
· Pay your SEK 900 application fee
· Save your application number if you're applying for the SI Scholarship
Don't let a payment stand between you and a Swedish degree
You've already done the hard part: choosing your programs and putting together a strong application. Don't let a declined card or a slow transfer undo that work.
Download Radius World and pay your SEK 900 application fee in naira today. Fast, reliable global payments, available 24/7.
Radius is not affiliated with University Admissions in Sweden or the Swedish Institute, and does not award scholarships. Always confirm current fees, deadlines and eligibility on the official websites.