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Study in Sweden

Swedish higher education is built around independent work and group projects rather than lectures and exams. Engineering, technology and sustainability are the standout areas, and the country consistently ranks near the top for quality of life.

Tuition
US$11,500/yr
Living
US$9,500/yr
Total
US$21,000/yr
Work rights
15 hours/week during term (from June 2026)
Post-study
1 year to find work

Current position

Policy for international students

  • New rules for bachelor's and master's students on study residence permits take effect from 11 June 2026.
  • Work is capped at 15 hours per week during term, unlimited during June, July and August. Teaching, research, internships, administrative roles and student representation at the university are exempt from the cap.
  • Permit renewal requires 37.5 credits in the first year and 45 credits per year thereafter.
  • Students must report their residential address to the Swedish Migration Agency within 30 days of receiving the permit or of moving.
  • Applications for the spring 2027 intake are open.

Cost

What a year in Sweden costs

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Scholarships: Swedish Institute Scholarships cover full tuition plus a monthly stipend; university awards commonly cover 25-100% of tuition.

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Admission

Entry requirements

  • High school graduate
  • IELTS 6.5

Funding

Scholarships & financial support

Swedish Institute Scholarships cover full tuition plus a monthly stipend; university awards commonly cover 25-100% of tuition.

Awards are almost always decided at the point of admission rather than afterwards, and most pools are allocated on a rolling basis. Applying early in the cycle is the single biggest thing within your control.

How scholarship rounds work

At a glance

Work during study
15 hours/week during term (from June 2026)
After graduation
1 year to find work
Baseline tuition
US$11,500/yr
Baseline living
US$9,500/yr

Subjects

What Sweden is strong in

  • Engineering & Applied Sciences
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Business & Management
  • Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Healthcare & Medicine
  • Education & Training
  • Creative Arts & Design
  • Communications & Media

Institutions

Where to study in Sweden

4 institutions in our directory, across 1 categories.

Browse all 4 institutions in Sweden

Immigration

The Sweden student visa

  • Courses longer than three months require a residence permit for studies, applied for online through the Migration Agency.
  • You need an unconditional admission offer, comprehensive health insurance, and proof of funds covering the whole study period.
  • Processing commonly takes one to three months; apply immediately after admission results are released.
  • From June 2026 permit renewals are tied to credit performance — 37.5 credits after year one, then 45 credits per year.

Questions

Frequently asked

Can I study in Sweden without Swedish?

Yes. Master's provision is overwhelmingly in English, and a growing number of bachelor's programmes are too. Swedish is useful socially and for part-time work but is not an entry requirement.

How much does a year cost?

About US$21,000 per year including tuition and living, with Stockholm at the top of the range.

What scholarships exist?

Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals are the most generous — full tuition plus a monthly living allowance. Individual universities also run tuition waivers of 25-100% for strong applicants.

Can I work while studying?

Yes, but from June 2026 the cap is 15 hours per week during term. Summer months are unrestricted, and university-based teaching, research or internship work is exempt.

Can I stay after graduating?

Yes — graduates may apply for a residence permit of up to one year to look for work or start a business.

Planning Sweden for 2026–27?

We will check your profile against the entry requirements, size the real budget and map the scholarship rounds worth applying to.

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