With rare exceptions, no tuition fees are charged for higher education in Sweden. At present, all students’ tuition fees are fully subsidised by the state. However, every student must pay a small Student Union membership fee each semester.
Total costs of living, including a student room, food and miscellaneous expenses, are approximately SEK 7,000 per month. This varies greatly, of course, according to individual lifestyle.
The Swedish Institute grants hundreds of scholarships every year. The number available varies from year to year, and competition is keen. The Global Grant website provides information about other scholarships. However, most foreign students in Sweden fund their stays without scholarships.
Students enrolled at a Swedish higher education institution (HEI) are allowed work in Sweden without a work permit. You do, however, need a residence permit. Nordic, EU and EEA students need a residence permit to stay in Sweden for longer than three months. All other nationals need to obtain a residence permit before arriving in Sweden.