Destination GuideStudy in Sweden
The "Home of Innovation." Experience a unique flat-hierarchy work culture, world-class sustainability research, and a society that speaks 100% English.
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Breakdown of estimated annual expenses (SEK). *Note: Sweden offers unlimited work rights for students, a rare global benefit.
Government Scholarships
The Swedish Institute (SI) offers one of the most generous "Full Ride" scholarships in Europe for global professionals.
SI Global Professionals
The flagship government award. Covers full tuition, a monthly living stipend, insurance, and travel.
KTH Scholarship
For high-achieving non-EU students applying to KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Stockholm).
Lund Global Scholarship
Merit-based awards for top academic performers applying to Lund University.
The Roadmap to Sweden
From the "Migrationsverket" application to the "Personnummer." A streamlined digital process for global talent.
Payment & Funds
You must pay your first tuition installment. Crucially, you must transfer 10,314 SEK/mo (for the full permit duration) into your own bank account. The Migration Agency checks this strictly.
Residence Permit (Studies)
Apply online via the Swedish Migration Agency. You will be asked to show your passport at an embassy (or via the new digital app in some regions).
Personnummer
Upon arrival, if your program is 12+ months, apply for a Personal Identity Number at Skatteverket. This is essential for gym memberships, banking, and healthcare.
After Graduation
You can extend your permit for 12 Months to look for work. Once employed, you switch to a Work Permit. 4 years of work (or doctoral studies) can lead to Permanent Residency.
Top 3 Universities
Sweden's universities are world-renowned for innovation, consistently ranking in the global top 100 for Engineering and Medicine.
KTH Royal Institute
StockholmSweden's largest technical university. Home to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. The #1 choice for Engineering.
Lund University
Lund (South)Founded in 1666, it is one of Northern Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities. Offers the widest range of Master's in English.
Karolinska Institute
Solna, StockholmA single-faculty medical university. It selects the Nobel Laureates in Physiology/Medicine every year. The ultimate goal for health researchers.