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🇸🇪 SwedenTuition SEK 80,000–140,000/yr (non-EU; ~€8,000–14,000); free for EU citizens2026
Cost of Studying in Sweden (2026)
Tuition SEK 80,000–140,000/yr (non-EU; ~€8,000–14,000); free for EU citizens · Living SEK 10,000–13,000/month (~€850–1,100); Stockholm higher. A full breakdown of fees, living costs, scholarships, loans and post-study earnings.
▶ Free cost & loan calculatorAnnual cost breakdown
- Tuition (international): SEK 80,000–140,000/yr (non-EU; ~€8,000–14,000); free for EU citizens
- Living costs: SEK 10,000–13,000/month (~€850–1,100); Stockholm higher (rent, food, transport, insurance)
- Visa & one-off setup: varies — include flights, deposits and proof of funds
- Part-time work: typically allowed ~20 hours/week to offset living costs
How to lower the cost
- Scholarships: merit and need-based awards — use the free Scholarship Finder.
- Education loans: compare 10 lenders and estimate EMI in the Loans & Costs tool.
- Choose by ROI: Sweden offers 6-month job-search visa automatically; extendable to 24 months if job offer secured; model payback with the Cost & ROI calculator.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in Sweden?
- Budget roughly SEK 80,000–140,000/yr (non-EU; ~€8,000–14,000); free for EU citizens tuition plus SEK 10,000–13,000/month (~€850–1,100); Stockholm higher living per year. Scholarships, education loans and part-time work reduce the net cost.
- Can I work part-time while studying in Sweden?
- Yes — most student visas allow around 20 hours/week in term time, which helps with living costs.
- Is studying in Sweden worth it?
- Sweden offers 6-month job-search visa automatically; extendable to 24 months if job offer secured and a PR timeline of Permanent residency after 4 years continuous legal residence, so strong graduates often recover costs within a few years. Use the free ROI calculator to model your payback.