Creativity is central
Coursework is challenging – in a good way
Sustainability and the environment are in focus
Equality and diversity are central to Swedish society
You’ll learn skills for a global career
Bonus: life is international student-friendly
COST OF LIVING

Many international students get by on a budget somewhere in between the required SEK 8,064 per month and the Swedish student budget of SEK 9,000 per month. As a comparison you can see what a budget of around SEK 8,000/month could be composed of: Food SEK 2,30

IS EDUCATION FREE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Application and tuition fees apply for those who are not citizens of an EU/EEA/Nordic country or Switzerland studying at the bachelor’s or master’s level. The Swedish Institute and a significant number of Universities offer full and partial scholarships in the form of tuition waivers for international students.

How expensive is it to study in Sweden?

Yearly higher education costs in Sweden vary depending on the university and program. Tuition fees in Sweden range from approximately SEK 80,000 per year (approximately 8,300 EUR or 9,200 USD as of Oct, 2016) to SEK 130,000 (or approximately 13,000 EUR or $14,600 USD as of Oct, 2016).

All students in Sweden need to buy their own textbooks and on average spend 750 SEK/month for this purpose.