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Key facts

  • Currency
    Krona Kr
  • Student population
    350,000
  • Language
    Swedish
  • Universities
    35

Why study in Sweden?

This Scandinavian country can offer students beautiful landscapes, and exciting progressive cities. It is a country filled with some impressive education options too.

There is a sense of community and tolerance in Sweden. Studying as an international student will allow you to immerse yourself in a creative, innovative, and exciting country.

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Where can you study in Sweden

A big part of life in Sweden is the outdoors. Sweden is home to a stunning landscape, with beautiful islands, wilderness, and lots of wildlife. Try hiking and camping in the north, boating, and fishing across its many waters, and foraging for berries in its woodlands.

However, if you’re more of a city person, then Sweden has plenty to offer, particularly in capital Stockholm and second largest city Gothenburg. You’ll find plenty of stylish bars and clubs, restaurants serving Swedish classics like meatballs and lingonberry jam, as well as plenty of seafood.

Sweden is a well connected country, with motorways serving most parts of the country and connecting it to Denmark. It’s airport hub is in Stockholm with both the Arlanda and Skavasta airports, while the ports of Gothenburg and the shared Copenhagen-Malmo port welcome travellers by sea.

Stockholm is the only city to have a subway system in Sweden.

What is the cost of study in Sweden?

University education in Sweden is free for Swedish, Swiss, and EU students, with many courses now taught in English to attract more international enrollments. For other international students tuition fees are €9,000 - €15,000 per year.

You will need to be able to budget around €9,000 a year to cover living costs in Sweden. University accommodation is most international students’ preferred living option, as it allows you to meet fellow students and settle into life in Sweden more easily. It’s also often cheaper, as many halls will also provide you with food and study areas.

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What are the requirements to study in Sweden?

Qualifications

Students applying to study in Sweden must have successfully completed post-16 education. The score requirements for the qualifications you hold are set at a university level so depends on where you are applying and which subject.

For master’s programs, you must have completed a bachelor’s degree. Your secondary post-16 education may also be reviewed.

English language tests

Sweden requires students studying in English to hold a qualification in English language proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS.

Sweden student visa

If you’re from outside the EU / EEA and your program lasts longer than three months, then you’ll need to arrange for a residence permit before arriving in Sweden.

A residence permit can be organized through your nearest Swedish embassy or consulate. Depending on where you hold citizenship, the process and documents needed can vary.

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Student reviews for Sweden

HANİFE AKMAN
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Studied Sustainability at Jönköping University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    4
  • University social
    4
  • Accommodation
    2
  • University facilities
    4
What's it like to study in Sweden

I like the education system of the university. Most of the lecturers were concerned and some of them did not even respond to e-mails.

Nana Katchashvili
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Studied International Development at Jönköping University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    4
  • University social
    5
  • Accommodation
    5
  • University facilities
    5
What's it like to study in Sweden

The program is very interesting, including the lecturers, very helpful and friendly. University has all the resources and facilities that are needed for the perfect environment.

Isaias Morales
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Studied Business at Jönköping University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    4
  • University social
    5
  • Accommodation
    4
  • University facilities
    3
What's it like to study in Sweden

The Management program is quite good, they bring external guests to give input on lectures, lectures are decent. Although at times teachers lack pedagogical skills, and the course seems as the base for a PHD rather than for working in the area. The workload is very Swedish, it is very low as it priorities work life balance. Tuition fee although not as high as in America, is significant for Europe.

Saad Awan
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Studied Sustainability at Jönköping University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    4
  • University social
    4
  • Accommodation
    1
  • University facilities
    2
What's it like to study in Sweden

The program is pretty decently structured according to the work market requirements. Except for some courses that should've been separated instead of two courses under same single course. Too many assignments to do within the short time frame which is pretty hectic.

Kristóf Kozéki
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Studied Business Administration at Jönköping University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    5
  • University social
    5
  • Accommodation
    5
  • University facilities
    5
What's it like to study in Sweden

The marketing program is well-structured and the learning material is easy-to-follow and logical. The lecturers have a professional knowledge on the topic they teach and never fail explaining the material thoroughly. If someone considers working next to their studies, they have a chance, however, most of the time is spent in the university or with the preparation for group projects.