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Sweden vs Finland: what a year of study costs
Sweden is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 500 to 10,200 less for a first year.
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  Sweden |  Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 7,300 to 13,100 | EUR 8,000 to 20,000 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 11,500 | EUR 10,800 to 14,400 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 136 | EUR 600 |
| First year, all in | EUR 18,900 to 24,800 | EUR 19,400 to 35,000 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 11,590 | EUR 9,600 |
| Work during term | 15 hours a week | 30 hours a week |
| Stay to work after | 1 year | 2 years |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 |
Every figure is from the Sweden and Finland 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 Sweden or Finland?
Sweden is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 500 to 10,200 less for a first year. A first year in Sweden costs about EUR 18,900 to 24,800 and in Finland about EUR 19,400 to 35,000, 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 Sweden and Finland?
Sweden: EUR 11,590 a year. Finland: EUR 9,600 a year.