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    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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    What are the best programs in Sweden?

    Swedish universities have lots of freedom when it comes to implementing their teaching methods and graduate programs. The university system is based on research and teaching, with many universities allowed to govern themselves.

    With an economy that is driven by science and technology, Swedish universities often have a focus on these areas although there is a wide range of courses on offer; you are also able to find business schools, medical universities, and engineering universities.

    Whether you’re looking to study for a BA, BSc, MBA, or doctorate degree, Studee can help you find the perfect place to study in Sweden.

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    Find programs you love that match your needs & aspirations, where you stand a high chance of acceptance.

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    What is the cost of studying 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.

    Student reviews for Sweden

    • Tuğba Yürek
      Turkey
      Overall experience 3 stars
      Academic
      3 stars
      University social
      4 stars
      Accommodation
      4 stars
      University facilities
      3 stars
      Jönköping University Early Childhood
      What's it like to study in Sweden?
      Tuition is very high especially to the students who are suffer from inflation of their home country, such as Turkey. The school only provides two installments in a year. As to my program, it was a but disappointing because we don’t have any practise, it is mostly based in self-studies which is not helpful for the students who are not quite disciplined. The lectures are fun though when we had them.
    • Isaias Morales
      Bolivia, Plurinational State of
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      4 stars
      University facilities
      3 stars
      Jönköping University Business
      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.
    • Nana Katchashvili
      Georgia
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      5 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      Jönköping University International Development
      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.
    • Jovan Borčić
      Serbia
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      4 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      Jönköping University Design
      What's it like to study in Sweden?
      I am currently studying the New Media Design program. This is a hybrid program with its focus on design and programming, alongside incorporating business, marketing, public relations and project management. As you can see, it is a very hybrid course like no other in Europe, which is exactly what drew me to come here and study it. The program changes every year, because teachers and the university take student feedback seriously and try to make their studies as student-tailored as possible. The lectures are mostly non-obligatory, which gives us the freedom to explore our interests beside university, or focus more in case we wish to attend the lectures. This is another example where they thought of students and their time, because this way it takes the pressure off of students to have to attend everything all the time. The curriculum still has a long way to go in terms of structure, but I believe this is because our genre of studies is so broad and vaguely defined that it's hard to make it completely structured.
    • HANİFE AKMAN
      Turkey
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      4 stars
      Accommodation
      2 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      Jönköping University Sustainability
      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.

    Key facts

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

    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.

    Universities in Sweden

    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.

    Sweden student visa requirements

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