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Study in Sweden
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Why Study in Sweden?
Universities across Sweden offer bachelor's and master's programmes with a strong tradition of research and innovation.
Tuition Fees
Approximately SEK 80,000 - 135,000 per academic year for social sciences and humanities programmes
Approximately SEK 140,000 - 185,000 per academic year for technical and natural sciences programmes; architecture and design programmes range from approximately SEK 210,000 - 320,000 per academic year
Tuition applies to students from outside the EU/EEA and varies by university and programme. The official national average is around SEK 160,000 per academic year, with general tuition ranging from about SEK 80,000 to 320,000 per academic year. The exact fee is stated on each programme's webpage and on Universityadmissions.se. The application fee is SEK 900.
Visa & Work Rights
Residence permit for studies (required for citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA in most cases; the permit must be issued before you travel to Sweden)
75% of recently decided cases have been decided within 3 months (official statistics; actual waiting times vary)
You must be able to support yourself financially for the entire permit period: at least SEK 10,656 per month for applications made in 2026 (reductions may apply if the institution provides free housing or food; higher amounts apply for accompanying family members).
SEK 1,500 for adults; SEK 750 for children under 18 years of age (some scholarship students and other exempt categories pay no fee)
Bachelor's and master's students with permits granted on or after 11 June 2026 may work a maximum of 15 hours per week during term time. Full-time work is allowed during June, July and August, and work that forms part of the education (such as an internship) is exempt from the limit. The permit may be withdrawn if the limit is exceeded.
After completing your studies, you can apply for a residence permit to look for work or explore starting a business: up to 1 year after completing bachelor's or master's level studies, and 1-18 months after completing doctoral studies.
Living Costs
Approximately SEK 4,900 per month (official example budget)
Approximately SEK 2,716 per month (official example budget)
Approximately SEK 650 per month for local travel (official example budget)
Approximately SEK 750 per month for course literature, depending on subject
Approximately SEK 1,990 per month for miscellaneous costs; phone/internet approximately SEK 400 per month; student union membership approximately SEK 50 - 350 per semester
Approximately SEK 10,656 per month for living costs in total (official example budget)
Scholarships in Sweden
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SI Scholarship for Global Professionals
No single participating institution specified
View DetailsKTH Scholarship
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
View DetailsAxel Adler Scholarship
University of Gothenburg
View DetailsCommon Questions
Do I need to pay tuition fees to study in Sweden?
Students from outside the EU/EEA pay tuition fees for bachelor's and master's programmes. Fees vary by university and programme: as a general guide, social sciences and humanities programmes cost around SEK 80,000 - 135,000 per year, while technical and natural sciences programmes cost around SEK 140,000 - 185,000 per year. Scholarships are available and most cover tuition costs.
How much money do I need to show for the Swedish residence permit?
For applications made in 2026, the Swedish Migration Agency requires you to show means of financial maintenance of at least SEK 10,656 per month for the period of your permit. The amount can be reduced if your institution provides free housing or food, and is higher if family members apply with you.
Can I work while studying in Sweden?
Yes, but with conditions. If your residence permit was granted on or after 11 June 2026, you may work a maximum of 15 hours per week during term time while studying at bachelor's or master's level. You may work more during June, July and August, and work that forms part of your education is exempt. Working more than the permitted hours can affect your residence permit.
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