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Tuition Fees
Students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland pay tuition. Each university sets its own fees, and the amount depends on the subject. Study in Sweden (the Swedish Institute) publishes these typical ranges. There is also an application fee for non-EU applicants.
- Typical tuition, all subjects
- About SEK 80,000 – 320,000 per academic year (average about SEK 160,000)
- Social sciences and humanities
- About SEK 80,000 – 135,000 per year
- Technology and natural sciences
- About SEK 140,000 – 185,000 per year
- Architecture and design
- About SEK 210,000 – 320,000 per year
- Application fee
- SEK 900
Sources: Study in Sweden: Fees and costs
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Living Costs
The Swedish Migration Agency requires you to show money for your living costs during your studies. The amount is lower if free food or free housing is part of your arrangement.
- Visa proof of funds (applications in 2026)
- At least SEK 10,656 per month
- Visa proof of funds (applications in 2025)
- SEK 10,584 per month
Sources: Migrationsverket: Residence permit for higher education studies
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Student Jobs
Under new rules for permits granted from 11 June 2026, students may work up to 15 hours a week during the semesters and without a limit in June, July and August. Some work at your own university (such as teaching, research or student representation) does not count towards the limit. After completing your studies, you can apply for a permit to stay and look for work.
- During semesters (permits granted from 11 June 2026)
- Up to 15 hours per week
- Post-study: permit to look for work
- Up to 1 year after a bachelor's or master's degree
Sources: Migrationsverket: New rules for residence permits for higher education studies (2026); Migrationsverket: Look for work after completing your studies
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
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