costs and fees in Sweden

How much does it cost to study in Sweden?

You won’t have to pay tuition if you’re a citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, or if you’ve been given permanent Swedish residency.

The annual higher education costs in Sweden for other international students vary based on the university and program. Tuition fees in Sweden range from around SEK 80,000 per year (approximately 7,915 EUR or 9,523 USD as of February 2021) to around SEK 295,000 per year (approximately 7,915 EUR or 9,523 USD as of February 2021). (Or approximately 29,188 EUR or 35,117 USD as of Feb 2021).

The cost of living varies depending on where you study (larger cities are often more expensive), but it averages 8,568 SEK per month, including rent (approximately 848 EUR or 1,020 USD as of Feb 2021).

International students can choose from a variety of housing options depending on their university and city. International students may be promised housing at your university, but this is not always the case. Check with your university first to see whether they give any form of accommodation service or help.

Large towns like Stockholm, as well as typical student cities like Uppsala and Lund, have higher rents and demand for student housing. The rent varies between SEK 2,500 and SEK 6,500 per month. The amount of rent you pay will be determined by several factors, including the city, as well as the size and kind of accommodation.

In Sweden, all students are required to purchase their own textbooks, which costs an average of 750 SEK per month. Students frequently pay a nominal membership fee to join their local student union. This entitles you to a variety of student activities as well as student discounts. Depending on the union, fees range from SEK 50 to SEK 350 per semester.

International students’ healthcare costs vary depending on whether they are EU/EEA/Swiss citizens or not, as well as the length of their study in Sweden.