Living Cost - Sweden

According to available information, international students in Sweden can expect to spend around 8,000 – 10,000 SEK (Swedish Krona) per month on living costs.

The following data gives you an average/approximate number of the Cost of Living for International Students in Sweden.

CategorySweden (Per Month)Remarks
Accommodation CostsSEK 5000 to SEK 12000Main cities
 SEK 3000 to SEK 7000Other than main cities
Food ExpensesSEK 1972 to SEK 2960Grocery
 SEK 400Eating out
Transportation CostSEK 1000Public Transport
EntertainmentSEK 1000 to SEK 3000 
Basic UtilitiesSEK 1000 to SEK 1500 

Note: The above-mentioned values are approximate and tend to vary based on location, currency conversion rates, lifestyle choices etc.,

Total Estimated Cost Per Year

  • Affordable Cities (Linköping, Umeå, Örebro, Växjö, etc.): SEK 90,000 – SEK 120,000 
  • Moderate Cities (Lund, Malmö, Uppsala, Gothenburg, etc.): SEK 120,000 – SEK 160,000 
  • Expensive Cities (Stockholm, etc.): SEK 160,000 – SEK 200,000 

High-Quality Education

Sweden hosts several of the globe’s leading universities, including Lund University, Uppsala University, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

Emphasis is placed on innovation, research, and critical thinking over memorization.

Numerous programs are taught in English, particularly at the master’s level.

Tuition-Free Education for EU/EEA Students

EU/EEA students can attend public universities without any fees.

Post-Study Work and Job Opportunities

Graduates are allowed to remain in Sweden for up to 1 year after completing their studies to seek employment.

The technology, engineering, and green energy fields present excellent career opportunities.

There are chances to collaborate with prominent international companies.

Scholarships

Sweden offers many scholarships to help international students pursuing higher education. Here are some opportunities:​

Swedish Institute Scholarships

University-Specific Scholarships

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

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