Study in Sweden

EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition at public universities. Non-EU/EEA students typically pay SEK 80,000 to 180,000 a year (about €7,000 to €16,000) for bachelor's programmes and SEK 90,000 to 200,000 (about €8,000 to €18,000) for master's, with business, engineering and design at the higher end. Most non-EU/EEA applicants also pay a non-refundable SEK 900 application fee.

Budget about €800 to €1,300 a month. Housing is the biggest cost and is competitive in Stockholm and Gothenburg; Lund and Uppsala are often a little cheaper.

Many Swedish universities offer scholarships and tuition waivers that can substantially reduce the cost for non-EU/EEA students.

Student associations and traditions help newcomers settle in, and fika, a coffee break with friends, is part of daily life.

After completing bachelor's or master's studies, you can be granted a residence permit for up to one year to look for work or start a business. You must apply before your study permit expires.

There is no official limit on the hours students can work. The labour market is strong in technology, engineering, life sciences and sustainability; Swedish is not always required, especially in tech and multinational companies, but it widens your options.

Non-EU students need a residence permit for higher education studies from the Swedish Migration Agency.

Programmes typically require English 6 (Swedish upper-secondary level) or an equivalent test result.