Business & ManagementStudy in Sweden
Innovation-driven education, hundreds of English-taught programmes and a one-year job-search permit.
- Indicative tuition
- SEK 80,000โSEK 200,000 per year
- Post-study work
- Up to 12 months
- Student route
- Residence permit for studies
About Sweden
Sweden is a global leader in innovation and sustainability, birthplace of companies like Spotify, Ericsson and IKEA, with universities that emphasise independent thinking, teamwork and real-world problem solving.
It offers a large selection of English-taught master's programmes and a high quality of life, with universities such as Lund, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Uppsala ranking among Europe's best.
Popular student cities
- Stockholm
- Lund
- Gothenburg
- Uppsala
Sweden student visa: key facts
The main student route to Sweden is the Residence permit for studies. Here's what international students should know.
- Visa type
- Residence permit for higher studies (for courses over 3 months)
- Work during study
- No fixed hourly limit, but studies must remain your main activity
- Post-study work
- Residence permit to seek work / start a business, up to 12 months
- English requirement
- IELTS / TOEFL as required by the programme
- Proof of funds
- Set monthly amount to cover living costs for the study period
Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances. The above is a general guide for international students; your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.
Why choose Sweden?
Innovation culture
A world leader in R&D and startups, with teaching built around creativity and collaboration.
English-taught degrees
Hundreds of master's programmes are taught fully in English.
Sustainability & quality of life
Clean, safe cities with a strong focus on wellbeing and the environment.
Job-search permit
Stay up to 12 months after graduating to look for work or launch a business.
Courses in Sweden
Programmes we place students into, with entry requirements, intakes and indicative fees.
Business & Management
LawLLM International Human Rights Law
Lund University
- Location
- Lund, Sweden
- Indicative tuition
- SEK 130,000 / year
Computer Science & ITMSc Computer Science
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Indicative tuition
- SEK 155,000 / year
Social Sciences
Economics
Business & ManagementMSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Lund University
- Location
- Lund, Sweden
- Indicative tuition
- SEK 145,000 / year
Universities in Sweden
Scholarships for Sweden
Browse all Sweden scholarships- Partial funding
Axel Adler Scholarship
Full tuition-fee waiver for the duration of the programme; no living or travel allowance
- Full funding
Chalmers IPOET Scholarship
100% of the tuition fee for the two-year master's programme; living costs are not covered
- Full funding
KI Global Master's Scholarship
The full tuition fee for the global master's programme; travel and living costs must be funded separately
- Full funding
KTH Scholarship
Full tuition-fee waiver for the two-year master's programme; living costs are not included
- Partial funding
LiU International Scholarship
Tuition-fee reduction of 25% or 50% for the two-year master's programme
- Varies funding
Lund University Global Scholarship
Merit-based awards covering 25% to 100% of tuition fees, depending on the strength of the application
- Partial funding
Stockholm University Scholarship
Full tuition-fee waiver for a master's programme; living costs are not covered
- Full funding
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Full tuition plus a monthly living allowance, insurance and travel grant
- Partial funding
Umeรฅ University Scholarship
Full or partial tuition-fee waiver, depending on the award
- Partial funding
Uppsala University Global Scholarship
Full tuition-fee waiver for a one- or two-year master's programme; living costs are not covered
Counselling to enrolment
How we place you in Sweden
Three simple steps, covered by one flat SGD 50.
- 1
Counselling & matching
A dedicated counsellor gets to know your grades, budget and goals, then maps out the strongest route into your chosen programme.
- 2
Application support
We prepare your application with you, personal statement, documents and references, and submit it to the university on the right timeline.
- 3
Placement & enrolment
From offer letter to enrolment and visa paperwork, we guide you through every step until you are confirmed and ready to start.
SGD 50 in total. Charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers counselling, your application and guidance right through to your offer. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.
Ready to study in Sweden?
Answer a few quick questions to see where you stand. Subscribe and a counsellor calls within 24 hours to map your route, shortlist universities and start your application.
SGD 50 in total, charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.
Not set on Sweden?
Compare visa routes, costs and post-study work rights across our other country guides โ the same placement support applies everywhere.
UK & Ireland
North America
Studying in Sweden: your questions, answered
What visa do I need to study in Sweden?
The main student route is the Residence permit for studies. Visa type: Residence permit for higher studies (for courses over 3 months). Work during study: No fixed hourly limit, but studies must remain your main activity. Post-study work: Residence permit to seek work / start a business, up to 12 months. English requirement: IELTS / TOEFL as required by the programme. Proof of funds: Set monthly amount to cover living costs for the study period. Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances, so your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.
How much does it cost to study in Sweden?
International tuition typically falls in the range of SEK 80,000โSEK 200,000 per year, and living costs vary by city. Tutopiya's counselling, application and enrolment support is free, so the only cost you take on is the university's own fees.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโs own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.
What qualifications do you accept?
We place students from IGCSE / O-Level, A-Levels (Cambridge and Edexcel), the IB Diploma, foundation and diploma programmes, and national curricula such as CBSE and ICSE. If your grades are not quite there for direct entry, we advise on an international foundation year.
How soon will someone contact me?
A Tutopiya counsellor calls you within 24 hours of you subscribing. Before that, our guided assistant is free to use and shows you where you stand โ your readiness, the destinations that fit your budget, and what to prepare next โ so you can judge the service before you pay for it.
