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Norway vs Sweden: what a year of study costs
Sweden is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 4,900 to 12,900 less for a first year.
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  Norway |  Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 5,700 to 19,500 | EUR 7,300 to 13,100 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 17,600 | EUR 11,500 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 513 | EUR 136 |
| First year, all in | EUR 23,800 to 37,700 | EUR 18,900 to 24,800 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 16,170 | EUR 11,590 |
| Work during term | 20 hours a week | 15 hours a week |
| Stay to work after | 1 year | 1 year |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 |
Every figure is from the Norway 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 Norway or Sweden?
Sweden is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 4,900 to 12,900 less for a first year. A first year in Norway costs about EUR 23,800 to 37,700 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 Norway and Sweden?
Norway: EUR 16,170 a year. Sweden: EUR 11,590 a year.