Explore Sweden
Study in Sweden.
Picture collaborative classrooms, innovative cities and calm natural spaces. Explore Sweden through the courses and places that suit you.
At a glance
Studying in Sweden, at a glance.
Main intakes
Autumn (August) and spring (January)
Bachelor’s degree
Usually 3 years
Master’s degree
1 to 2 years
Teaching language
Many English-taught master’s programmes
Tuition (indicative)
Often SEK 80,000 to 300,000 a year
For non-EU/EEA students; EU/EEA students pay none.
Living costs (indicative)
About SEK 10,000+ a month
The Swedish Migration Agency sets a minimum monthly amount each year (about SEK 10,300 to 10,700 recently). Stockholm costs more.
General guidance, reviewed in November 2026 against official and published sources. Fees, living-cost figures and requirements change and differ by institution and course, so always confirm with the institution and official sources such as Study in Sweden and University Admissions in Sweden before making decisions.
Why Sweden
What draws students to Sweden.
Innovation and sustainability
Known for innovation, design and sustainability.
Independent learning
Teaching encourages independent thinking and group work.
Open society
English is widely spoken in daily life.
Study opportunities
Subject areas with a wide choice of programmes.
Most English-taught degrees are at master’s level. Start with what you want to learn, then check each course’s modules, teaching approach and entry requirements.
- Engineering and technology
- Sustainability and environmental science
- Design
- Life sciences and medicine
- Business
- Computer science
Where to study
Examples of well-known institutions in Sweden.
In no particular order. These are examples to start your research, not rankings or recommendations, and many other excellent institutions exist.
Lund University
- City
- Lund
- Type
- Public research university
Uppsala University
- City
- Uppsala
- Type
- Public research university
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- City
- Stockholm
- Type
- Public technical university
Karolinska Institutet
- City
- Stockholm
- Type
- Public medical university
Chalmers University of Technology
- City
- Gothenburg
- Type
- Foundation-owned technical university
Stockholm University
- City
- Stockholm
- Type
- Public research university
Check programmes, entry requirements and fees on each institution’s official website.
Admission requirements
What applications usually ask for.
Requirements are set by each institution and course. Use this as a starting checklist, then follow the official course page.
Most applications
- Academic transcripts and certificates from your previous study.
- Evidence of your proficiency in the language of instruction.
- A personal statement or statement of purpose, written in your own words.
- One or two academic or professional references.
- A CV, particularly for postgraduate applications.
- A valid passport.
Specific to Sweden
- Apply centrally through University Admissions in Sweden.
- The main deadline for autumn programmes is usually in mid-January.
- Non-EU/EEA applicants pay an application fee.
Scholarships
Scholarships worth researching.
Public information only. Eligibility, deadlines and amounts are set by each provider; WINAR does not provide or arrange funding.
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Government scholarships for master’s students from eligible countries.
University tuition-fee scholarships
Many Swedish universities offer scholarships that reduce tuition fees.
Student life
Everyday life in Sweden.
Fika and balance
A culture that values breaks, balance and community.
Seasons
Long summer evenings and short winter days.
Student nations and unions
In Lund and Uppsala, student nations host social life.
Visas and immigration
Visa and immigration rules are set by the government of Sweden and change regularly. WINAR does not provide immigration advice or services. Read the official guidance published by Swedish Migration Agency, and speak to a suitably qualified and regulated adviser if you need advice on your own circumstances.
Questions, answered plainly
Questions about studying in Sweden.
What would your Sweden chapter need?
Discuss your study goals, the information still to verify and possible next steps with WINAR. Support scope and destination coverage are subject to confirmation.