Welcome To Eucas

Stand out from the crowd with a degree from a Swedish university. Over 1,000 degree programmes at Bachelor's and Master's degree level are taught entirely in English in Sweden, across the spectrum of academic disciplines and often in ground-breaking interdisciplinary fields.

In Sweden, you’ll be challenged to find your own voice and critically evaluate the world around you. Project work will teach you to apply cutting-edge research to real-world challenges as part of an intercultural team.

Some of the world’s most exciting companies – and a new generation of start-ups – have their home here, making a degree in Sweden the first step to a global career.

When you choose to study in Sweden, you don’t just pick a place – you pick a future.

Why study in Sweden?

  • Be challenged and inspired by over 1,000 rigorous, unique degree programmes taught in English at over 35 universities,
  • Experience university culture dating back 500, 50 or 5 years – historical and new universities combine the best of tradition and innovation,
  • Explore an open and progressive society that has pioneered social equality and eco-conscious living,
  • Enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world and speak English wherever you go.

Average length of a full-time higher education programme:

  • Bachelor’s degree programme: 3 years
  • Master’s degree programme: 1-2 years
  • Doctorate/PhD: 4 years

Tuition fee for non EU-students:

  • Tuition fees range from EUR 7700 to 14000 per year and depend on the institution and study program.
  • Population: 10.35 million (2021)
  • Capital: Stockholm
  • Geographical size: 438,574 km2
  • GDP: €474.97 billion (2021)
  • Official EU language(s): Swedish
  • Currency: Swedish krona SEK

Sweden is home to over 35 universities and university colleges. Many of these are large, comprehensive research institutions, while others are smaller in size and more focused in scope. All Swedish universities and university colleges offer rigorous degree programmes according to the standard European system of Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Rankings

  • Five Swedish universities are ranked within the world’s top 125 by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
  • Three Swedish universities are ranked within the world’s top 100 and nine in the top 300 by the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities

Number of higher education institutions: 35

Number of international students in higher education: 25500+

Accommodation approx. 450 euros

Housing costs depend on the location, quality of the accommodation and on the season but the prices per month usually range from €250–650 in the dormitories to €500–1000 in private flats.

Food approx. 400 euros

Studies and personal requirements (books, culture, recreation): approx. 200 euros

The ISIC (International Student Identity Card) card is the most advantageous card for all students. It allows cardholders to get student discounts for transport, restaurants, cinemas, museums, exhibitions and concerts.

Total per month approx. 900 Euros

The average monthly living expenses for a student in Sweden are approximately 900-1200 euros. 

You may apply for the student visa at the competent representative authority at the earliest six months before your planned travel date. You should not apply later than 15 calendar days before your planned stay.

  • Valid travel document
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Admission letter of the Higher education institution
  • Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the living costs.
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of appropriate travel health insurance
  • Flight reservation
  • Other documents

Contact your EUCAS advisor for more details.

International students have the right to work part-time while studying in Sweden as long as they are enrolled in a university.

To apply for a work permit, you should:

  • have a residence permit for studies at a university or university college, or residence permit to seek employment in Sweden
  • apply for a work permit before your residence permit expires
  • have completed at least 30 credits in university collage studies or one semester of postgraduate studies in Sweden.

To be eligible to receive a work permit while you are still in Sweden all of the requirements above must be met.

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