Home to global innovators like Spotify, Ericsson, and IKEA. Sweden offers world-class education, exceptional work-life balance, and unlimited work hours for students.
1,000+
English Programs
Unlimited
Work Hours for Students
12 Months
Post-Study Job Seeker Visa
SEK 50K+
Avg Tech Salary/Month
Primary permit for students accepted to Swedish higher education institutions
Post-study permit to search for employment in Sweden
Permit for skilled professionals with job offer
Free movement within EU - no permit required
Key Benefit: Unlimited work hours means you can earn while you learn, significantly reducing financial burden
Stockholm
Top Programs: Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Stockholm
Top Programs: Engineering, Technology, Architecture
Lund
Top Programs: Law, Economics, Sciences
Uppsala
Top Programs: Research, Humanities, Sciences
Stockholm
Top Programs: Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
Gothenburg
Top Programs: Engineering, Sustainability, AI
| Role | Entry Level | Mid Level (5+ years) |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | SEK 40,000 - 50,000/month | SEK 55,000 - 80,000/month |
| Data Scientist | SEK 38,000 - 48,000/month | SEK 50,000 - 70,000/month |
| Product Manager | SEK 42,000 - 52,000/month | SEK 60,000 - 85,000/month |
| UX Designer | SEK 35,000 - 45,000/month | SEK 48,000 - 65,000/month |
| Finance Professional | SEK 38,000 - 48,000/month | SEK 55,000 - 75,000/month |
| Research Scientist | SEK 35,000 - 42,000/month | SEK 45,000 - 60,000/month |
Education is free for EU/EEA citizens at public universities. Non-EU/EEA students pay tuition fees ranging from SEK 80,000 to 295,000 per year depending on the program. However, many scholarships cover tuition and living expenses for qualified international students.
Yes! Sweden is one of the few countries with no restrictions on working hours for international students. You can work as much as you want alongside your studies, making it easier to support yourself financially.
After completing your degree, you can apply for a 12-month job seeker permit. If you find work, your employer must offer a salary of at least SEK 27,360/month for you to qualify for a work permit. Many Swedish companies actively recruit international graduates.
Most master's programs are taught in English, and you can study without knowing Swedish. However, learning Swedish (through free SFI courses) significantly improves your job prospects and integration into Swedish society.
Budget SEK 9,000-12,000/month for living costs. Student accommodation costs SEK 3,500-6,500/month in cities. Stockholm is the most expensive, while smaller cities like Lund and Uppsala are more affordable.
