Studying in Sweden
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
50+
universities + university colleges
Universities
38,000+
UHR 2024-25 data
International Students
SEK 80-145K
non-EU (~€7-13K)
Public University Annual Fee
12 months
after graduation
Job-Seeking Visa
3 universities
(Lund #75, KTH #85, Uppsala #93)
QS 2026 Top 100
Education Levels
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Bachelor's Universities
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Popular Universities in Sweden
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Popular Scholarship
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm, Sweden
Annual Feekr 141000
Times Higher Ed.#98
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Popular Scholarship
Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg, Sweden
Annual Feekr 160000
Times Higher Ed.#201
59/ 100Learn More
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In your first meeting with a Dream Uni advisor, your academic background, goals, and expectations are analyzed in detail.
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By assessing your English level and academic grades, your eligibility for the universities and colleges Dream Uni partners with is determined.
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The application process is managed meticulously by our professional team, and your acceptance letter is delivered to you.
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2026 data
Cost of Living in Sweden
Average monthly student living costs — including accommodation and transport.
| City | Monthly Living | Accommodation | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 12,000 | SEK 6,000-9,500 | SEK 970 SL kort |
| Göteborg | SEK 10,500 | SEK 5,000-7,500 | SEK 750 Västtrafik |
| Lund | SEK 9,500 | SEK 4,500-6,500 | SEK 615 Skånetrafiken |
| Uppsala | SEK 9,800 | SEK 4,800-6,800 | SEK 745 UL |
| Umeå | SEK 9,000 | SEK 4,000-5,800 | SEK 595 Ultra |
Visa process
Sweden Student Visa: Step by Step
Application Steps
- universityadmissions.se ApplicationIn Sweden all university applications are made through the central universityadmissions.se portal (a government requirement). The deadline for the autumn intake (September start) is 15 January. You can apply to a maximum of 4 programmes. Application fee SEK 900 (approximately €80).
- Admission + Tuition PaymentAdmission results are announced in April. For non-EU students, admission is not finalised until the 1st semester tuition payment is made. Tuition for Bachelor + Master is SEK 80,000-145,000/year (varies by programme + university).
- Residence Permit ApplicationOnline residence permit application to Migrationsverket. Fee SEK 1,500. Documents: letter of acceptance + tuition payment receipt + proof of funds (SEK 9,450/month × 10 months = SEK 94,500) + health insurance + passport.
- Biometrics + Decision TimeBiometrics (fingerprints + photo) are taken at the Swedish Consulate in Istanbul/Ankara. The decision time is 1-3 months. If the decision is positive, the residence permit card arrives by courier or is collected from the consulate.
- Personnummer + Health SystemIn Sweden, those with a residence permit of 1 year or more receive a Personnummer (10-digit ID number) from Skatteverket — this number is required for banking, healthcare, internet and rent. Those staying under 12 months can obtain a samordningsnummer (temporary number). Health: private student insurance SEK 3,000-6,000/year.
Fees
- Health insurance, annualSEK 3,000-6,000
- Personnummer / SamordningsnummerSEK 0 (free)
- Residence permit (Migrationsverket)SEK 1,500 (~€135)
- Application fee (universityadmissions.se)SEK 900 (~€80)
- Tuition Bachelor/Master, annual (non-EU)SEK 80,000-145,000
Required Documents
- ✓universityadmissions.se central application — 15 January deadline (autumn intake)
- ✓Proof of funds: SEK 9,450/month (for 12 months ~SEK 113,400, approximately €10,000)
- ✓English: IELTS 6.5+ (general) / TOEFL 90+ — some universities require 7.0
- ✓Swedish: Swedex / TISUS is sufficient, for Swedish-taught programmes only
- ✓Health insurance (private, or Försäkringskassan with a 1+ year residence permit)
- ✓Valid passport (valid for the entire residence period)
Popular cities
Most Popular Student Cities in Sweden
Stockholm
KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyStockholm UniversityKarolinska InstitutetStockholm School of Economics
Göteborg
Chalmers University of TechnologyUniversity of GothenburgGothenburg Business School
Lund
Lund UniversityEuropean Spallation Source (ESS)MAX IV Laboratory
Uppsala
Uppsala UniversitySwedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
Linköping
Linköping University (LiU)
Umeå
Umeå UniversityUmeå Institute of Design
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Sources used for this page
- Study in Sweden — Official Portal(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- universityadmissions.se — Central Application(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Migrationsverket — Swedish Migration Agency(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- UHR — Swedish Council for Higher Education(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- QS World University Rankings 2026(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Swedish Institute Scholarships (SISGP)(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- TISUS — Test in Swedish for University Studies(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Skatteverket — Personnummer Information(last checked: 2026-05-12)
All figures have been verified against official sources. Be sure to check the official pages to confirm the information is up to date.
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