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Study in Sweden

Innovation-driven education, hundreds of English-taught programmes and a one-year job-search permit.

Indicative tuition
SEK 80,000โ€“SEK 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.

See all 14 courses
Business & Management
Undergraduate3 years

BSc International Business

Lund University

Location
Lund, Sweden
Indicative tuition
SEK 130,000 / year
Law
Postgraduate1 year

LLM International Human Rights Law

Lund University

Location
Lund, Sweden
Indicative tuition
SEK 130,000 / year
Computer Science & IT
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Computer Science

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Location
Stockholm, Sweden
Indicative tuition
SEK 155,000 / year
Social Sciences
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Development Studies

Lund University

Location
Lund, Sweden
Indicative tuition
SEK 130,000 / year
Economics
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Economics

Lund University

Location
Lund, Sweden
Indicative tuition
SEK 130,000 / year
Business & Management
Postgraduate1 year

MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Lund University

Location
Lund, Sweden
Indicative tuition
SEK 145,000 / year

Universities in Sweden

Scholarships for Sweden

Browse all Sweden scholarships

Counselling to enrolment

How we place you in Sweden

Three simple steps, covered by one flat SGD 50.

  1. 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. 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. 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.

Why is it only SGD 50? ยท The full process, stage by stage

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.

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 80,000โ€“SEK 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 universityโ€™s 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.