Affordable Swedish universities for
A guide to tuition fees and costs for non-EU/EEA students at nine Swedish universities, highlighting application fees and living expenses.
International students from outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or without a permanent Swedish residence permit must pay tuition fees at Swedish universities. All applicants face a 900 Swedish kronor (US$87) application fee.
Living costs in Sweden average around 23,802 kronor (US$2,363) per month, excluding rent and tuition. For fee-paying students, costs vary significantly between institutions and programmes.
Tuition fee comparison
The following table lists tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students at selected Swedish universities, as reported. All figures are in Swedish kronor and US dollars.
| University | Programme Type | Cost (kronor) | Cost (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malmö University | Undergraduate (full) | 290,000 - 515,000 | 28,800 - 51,146 |
| Malmö University | One-year Master's | 95,000 - 260,000 | 9,434 - 25,821 |
| Malmö University | Two-year Master's | 190,000 - 510,000 | 18,869 - 50,649 |
| Luleå University of Technology | Master's (approx.) | 280,000 | 27,807 |
| Uppsala University | Undergraduate | 270,000 - 390,000 | 26,814 - 38,732 |
| Uppsala University | Postgraduate | 200,000 - 290,000 | 19,862 - 28,800 |
| Dalarna University | Three-year degree | 144,000 - 252,000 | 14,301 - 25,027 |
| Blekinge Institute of Technology | Two-year Master's | 140,000 | 13,903 |
| Stockholm School of Economics | Bachelor's | 120,000 | 11,917 |
| Stockholm School of Economics | Master's | 180,000 | 17,876 |
| Umeå University | Degree | 96,600 - 395,700 | 9,593 - 39,298 |
| Linköping University | Degree | 80,000 - 136,000 | 7,945 - 13,506 |
| University of Gävle | One-year Master's | 112,000 | 11,903 |
| University of Gävle | Three-year Bachelor's | 306,000 | 32,522 |
University profiles
Malmö University is noted for its multidisciplinary, challenge-based approach and programmes that include internships. Its best-ranking programme is dentistry, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
Luleå University of Technology, the northernmost university of technology in Scandinavia, offers Sweden's only master's programmes in space engineering and spacecraft design.
Uppsala University, one of the first Nordic universities, has produced 16 Nobel Prize laureates. Eight winners made their discoveries while at the university.
Dalarna University has campuses in Borlänge and Falun, areas described as the cultural heart of sustainable Sweden. It offers 12 international programmes taught in English.
Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) focuses on the digitalisation of society and sustainability. Its research in software engineering ranks second in the world, the report states.
The Stockholm School of Economics, located in Stockholm's Vasastaden district, is named by the Financial Times as the best business school in the Nordics and Scandinavia.
Umeå University, the flagship university of northern Sweden, placed first in living, support, and overall satisfaction in a 2023 International Student Barometer survey of students from 137 universities.
Linköping University (LiU) has four campuses in southern Sweden. It has been named one of the world's 200 best universities in education, materials science, sociology, and electrical and electronic engineering.
The University of Gävle is highlighted as one of the most affordable in the country, offering programmes in teacher education, economics, criminology, and engineering.
Prospective students can explore more about studying in Europe on a budget and specific scholarships in Sweden for international students. The report also suggests checking country pages for Switzerland, Denmark, and Finland.
