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Denmark vs Sweden: what a year of study costs
Sweden costs less on average, about EUR 1,600 less for a first year, though the cheapest option is in Denmark.
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  Denmark |  Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 6,000 to 16,100 | EUR 7,300 to 13,100 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 12,000 | EUR 11,500 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 409 | EUR 136 |
| First year, all in | EUR 18,400 to 28,500 | EUR 18,900 to 24,800 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 11,920 | EUR 11,590 |
| Work during term | 20 hours a week | 15 hours a week |
| Stay to work after | 3 years | 1 year |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 |
Every figure is from the Denmark and Sweden guides, where each one links to its official source with the date we checked it. Living costs are the published monthly range times twelve. Converted at the day's rate (2026-11-08). Rates by Exchange Rate API.
Questions
Is it cheaper to study in Denmark or Sweden?
Sweden costs less on average, about EUR 1,600 less for a first year, though the cheapest option is in Denmark. A first year in Denmark costs about EUR 18,400 to 28,500 and in Sweden about EUR 18,900 to 24,800, counting tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee, from each country's official sources.
How much money do I need to show for a student visa in Denmark and Sweden?
Denmark: EUR 11,920 a year. Sweden: EUR 11,590 a year.