Do EU students pay tuition?

No, EU/EEA citizens study for free.

What about healthcare?

EU students use EHIC. Non-EU studying 1+ year are covered by Swedish social insurance.

Higher than many countries, but student discounts are widely available.

Study in Sweden

Sweden is renowned for its innovative education system and high quality of life.

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Lifestyle:

💰 budget

⚖️ standard

✨ comfort

Cost Comparison by Lifestyle

Expense Category	💰 Budget	⚖️ Standard	✨ Comfort
Tuition / year	SEK 100,000	SEK 145,000	SEK 200,000
Living / month	SEK 7,500	SEK 10,000	SEK 14,000
Housing / month	SEK 5,500	SEK 8,000	SEK 12,000
Visa Fee	SEK 1,500	SEK 1,500	SEK 1,500
Health Insurance	SEK 2,400	SEK 3,500	SEK 5,000
Est. First Year Total	SEK 295,790	SEK 416,900	SEK 615,825

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*Estimates vary by city and lifestyle. Use the calculator for accuracy.

Cost Breakdown Notes

EU/EEA students study for free. Non-EU students pay SEK 80,000–295,000/year.

Tips for Students

Apply for housing early. Many master's programs are taught in English.

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