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The medborgarskapstest — Sweden's new citizenship knowledge exam, also called the medborgarskapsprovet or, in English, the Swedish citizenship test — has its first sitting on 15 August 2026 in Stockholm. This guide explains what the test covers, the seven knowledge areas, who must take it, how it differs from the proposed language test, and how to practice for free.
What is the medborgarskapstest?
The medborgarskapstest is Sweden's new citizenship knowledge exam — a civics test that adult applicants for Swedish citizenship must pass under the 2026 citizenship law reform. The official Swedish name is medborgarskapsprovet; you will also see it written as medborgarskapstest. In English it is most often called the Swedish citizenship test or the Swedish civics test. All of these names refer to the same exam.
Crucially, the medborgarskapstest is a knowledge test about Swedish society (samhällskunskap) — not a language test. Its focus is on understanding how Sweden works and the context behind its institutions, rather than memorising exact dates or statute numbers.
The test is administered by UHR (Universitets- och högskolerådet, the Swedish Council for Higher Education). Migrationsverket decides who must register and instructs applicants when it is their turn. The exam is built on a single, fixed, publicly available source — the official Sverige i fokus study material — which makes it very studiable. For the full picture, see our complete Swedish citizenship test guide.
When is the medborgarskapstest?
The first medborgarskapstest sitting is on 15 August 2026, in Stockholm. UHR describes this first sitting as a pilot — the first real use of the live question bank. Until that day, no one will have sat a real medborgarskapstest, so everyone preparing now is preparing for a brand-new exam.
Registration for the August 2026 pilot opens in early June 2026, and only invited applicants may register (more on that below). The schedule and locations for sittings after the August 2026 pilot have not yet been published by UHR. Check uhr.se/medborgarskapsprovet for the latest dates, and read our overview of the first test on 15 August 2026.
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Download the app free on iOSThe 7 knowledge areas the test covers
The medborgarskapstest covers seven knowledge areas within civics (samhällskunskap), all drawn from the official Sverige i fokus study material. UHR has not yet published the exact wording or the precise breakdown of each area, so the descriptions below are a general guide to the kinds of civics topics covered, not an official list:
- Democracy and how Sweden is governed — what democracy means, elections and political parties, and the levels of government.
- Law, justice and rights — the legal system and how it works in everyday life.
- Human rights and equality — fundamental rights, gender equality, children's rights and anti-discrimination.
- Society and the welfare model — how the Swedish welfare system is funded and shared between the state, regions and municipalities.
- Work and personal finance — how the labour market works and the basics of personal finance in Sweden.
- Sweden in the world and its history — Sweden's modern history and its place in Nordic, European and global cooperation.
- Everyday life, media and traditions — the role of free media and source criticism, plus Swedish traditions and holidays.
The emphasis throughout is on understanding context, not on memorising dates or statute numbers. Because the source material is fixed and free, you can study every area in advance. You can preview the style of questions on our sample questions page, or read more on about the test.
Who has to take the medborgarskapstest?
From 6 June 2026, when the new citizenship law took effect, demonstrating knowledge of Swedish society became a condition for Swedish citizenship for adult applicants. In practice, Migrationsverket decides who must register and invites applicants when their case is ready.
For the August 2026 pilot specifically, registration is open only to people who have received a letter from Migrationsverket. Without that invitation letter, you cannot register for the pilot sitting. Registration opens in early June 2026.
The new law provides for exemptions from the knowledge requirements for people who, due to a disability or other personal circumstances, are unable to meet them. The full, practical list of exemptions and any age limits is determined by UHR and Migrationsverket; confirm your own situation on migrationsverket.se and uhr.se. For background on the wider reform, see what's new for Swedish citizenship in 2026.
Civics test vs. language test
It is important not to confuse two different requirements. The medborgarskapstest is the civics knowledge test launching 15 August 2026. A separate Swedish language test is also part of the reform, but it is a different exam.
The proposed language test is planned to take effect on 1 October 2027 (or earlier, as decided by the Government). The civics test and the language test are two separate tests, on two separate timelines. When people talk about the "medborgarskapstest" in 2026, they mean the civics knowledge exam, not the language test. For more detail, see our 2026 requirements overview, which also covers the other new conditions such as the income requirement.
Alongside the two tests, the law that took effect on 6 June 2026 introduced further requirements for adult applicants, including a longer residence period (generally eight years), an income requirement, and a conduct ("honourable way of life") requirement. The medborgarskapstest is just one piece of this larger reform.
How to prepare for the medborgarskapstest
Because every medborgarskapstest question comes from a single, fixed source — the Sverige i fokus material — preparation is far more focused than for most exams. Here is a simple plan:
- Read Sverige i fokus. Start with the official UHR study material. It is free, available as a PDF, and covers all the civics knowledge areas. See our Sverige i fokus page for a chapter-by-chapter breakdown.
- Practice with questions, not just reading. Active recall beats re-reading. Drill practice questions and flashcards across every area until the concepts stick — the free Swedish Citizenship Test app lets you drill practice questions in 13 languages.
- Repeat and review weak areas. Track which areas you score worst on and revisit them. Spaced repetition over several weeks is far more effective than cramming.
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The Swedish Citizenship Test app is an easy way to prepare for the medborgarskapstest. It is an independent study aid — not affiliated with UHR, Migrationsverket, or the Swedish state — and it is based on the same publicly available Sverige i fokus material that the real exam draws from, so what you study lines up with the source. Why study with it:
- Free to download and try — start practising at no cost.
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- 13 languages — study in the language you are most comfortable with.
- Works offline — practise on the bus, in a queue, anywhere.
- No ads and no tracking — a focused, distraction-free study experience.
- Based on the same Sverige i fokus material — the publicly available source UHR's test draws from.
You can also browse free sample questions on this site to see the style before you download.
Frequently asked questions
Is the medborgarskapstest free?
The 15 August 2026 pilot sitting is free of charge for invited participants, per UHR. Fees for any later sittings have not yet been published by UHR. The Swedish Citizenship Test app is also free to download and try.
When is the medborgarskapstest?
The first sitting is on 15 August 2026, in Stockholm, as a pilot. The schedule for sittings after the August 2026 pilot has not yet been published by UHR.
How many questions are on the medborgarskapstest?
According to UHR, the test has approximately 60 multiple-choice questions, each with four answer options where one is correct, and the test time is 90 minutes. The August 2026 sitting is a pilot used to calibrate the question bank. Check uhr.se/medborgarskapsprovet for updates.
What is the pass mark for the medborgarskapstest?
The pass mark has not yet been published by UHR. It is expected to be set after the August 2026 pilot. Always confirm the current rules on uhr.se.
Is the medborgarskapstest the same as medborgarskapsprovet?
Yes. "Medborgarskapstest", "medborgarskapsprovet" and the English "Swedish citizenship test" (or "Swedish civics test") all refer to the same UHR-administered civics knowledge exam introduced by the 2026 citizenship law reform.
Who can register for the August 2026 medborgarskapstest?
Only people who have received a letter from Migrationsverket can register for the August 2026 pilot. Registration opens in early June 2026.
How hard is the medborgarskapstest?
The difficulty level has not yet been officially set, because the test is held for the first time on 15 August 2026 and the August sitting is a pilot used, among other things, to calibrate the questions. What we do know is that the test covers basic knowledge of Swedish society and is based on the Sverige i fokus material — the focus is on understanding, not on memorising dates or individual legal provisions. Because the source is fixed and public, you can prepare for the test well.
What happens if you fail the medborgarskapstest?
The rules for retakes, any waiting periods and fees after the pilot sitting have not yet been published by UHR. What is clear is that Migrationsverket cannot grant citizenship until the knowledge requirement is met — either through a passed test or through one of the exemptions set out in law. Current information is published on uhr.se.
What language is the medborgarskapstest in?
The medborgarskapstest (the civics test) is designed in Swedish at a functional level. It is a separate test from the Swedish language test. The Sverige i fokus study material is available from UHR, and the Swedish Citizenship Test app — an independent study aid — lets you practise questions in several languages.
Do I also need to pass a language test?
Yes, in time. In addition to the civics test, a separate Swedish language test is being introduced. According to the government's bill, the language requirement is proposed to be level B1 (CEFR) for reading and listening and A2 for speaking and writing. The language test is proposed to take effect at the earliest on 1 October 2027. Note that the language requirement itself applies from 6 June 2026, even though the official test does not yet exist — until then, knowledge can be demonstrated in other ways. Always confirm the current levels and dates with Migrationsverket.
Where is the medborgarskapstest held?
The pilot test on 15 August 2026 is held in Stockholm, according to UHR. How many sittings and which test locations will be offered after the pilot has not yet been published. UHR has been tasked with making the tests available across the country, but further details will be published later.
What is included in the medborgarskapstest?
The test covers basic knowledge of Swedish society, divided into seven knowledge areas within civics, all drawn from the official Sverige i fokus material from UHR and Skolverket. The exact wording and the precise breakdown of each area have not yet been published by UHR.
How should I prepare for the medborgarskapstest?
Start by reading the official Sverige i fokus material, which is free and public. Complement your reading with active recall — practise questions instead of just rereading, because active recall gives better long-term retention. The Swedish Citizenship Test app — an independent study aid, not affiliated with UHR or the Swedish state — turns the material into practice questions and flashcards in 13 languages, offline, with no ads. Free to download and try.
Who is exempt from the medborgarskapstest requirement?
According to the government's bill 2025/26:175, exemptions from the knowledge requirements are proposed for people who, due to a disability or other personal circumstances, are unable to meet them. The exact age limits and other exemptions applied in practice are determined by UHR and Migrationsverket. Check what applies to you with Migrationsverket.
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