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Cost of a year

What will a year really cost?

From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.

A year in Sweden

In SEK as publishedIn EUR
Tuition, one year SEK 80,000 to 145,000 EUR 7,090 to 12,850
Public university, international student
Living costs, twelve months SEK 127,008 EUR 11,250
Visa or permit feeNot refunded if the visa is refused SEK 1,500 EUR 133
First year, all inEUR 18,480 to 24,240
Money you must show for the visa SEK 127,872 EUR 11,330
Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs
Work while you study
15 hours a week in term
Stay after you graduate
12 months, Residence permit to seek work
Worth knowing. Since 11 June 2026 term-time work is capped at 15 hours a week and permits need study progress, and tuition must be paid before applying.

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Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 25 September 2026.