Studying in Stockholm

Sweden's capital city is a charming and historical place with a good representation of culture and Swedish heritage. The city is spread out amongst several neighbourhoods with green spaces, large bodies of water, and more than 50 bridges.

If you are planning to study in Stockholm, it is important to cover essential information about your stay abroad. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask for advice on Expat.com's Stockholm forum.

Stockholm University

Stockholm University was founded in 1878. Here are some interesting facts and figures about the university:

• More than 30,000 students
• Over 5,000 employees
• 80 departments, centres, and institutions
• 70 English master's degree programs in humanities, social sciences, law, and science
• Over 1,000 international students each year

The Stockholm Business School (SBS) and Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) are two of the biggest departments at the university. Marketing, finance, accounting, and economics students from all over the world will enjoy top-quality education and resources at these schools.

Royal Institute of Technology

Also known as KTH (Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan), the institute is a top-ranked university in the world. It encourages the development of sustainable solutions for various study areas, including architecture, natural sciences, engineering, and the environment. Visit the institute's webpage for more information in English.

Art Schools

Stockholm's love for art and culture is reflected in its academic offerings: the city is home to prestigious schools for drama, opera, dance, and art. Here are some of the most prestigious tertiary institutions for art in Stockholm:

• Royal Music School (Kungliga Musikhögskolan, or KMH)
• Royal Institute of Arts (Kungliga Konsthögskolan, or KKH)
• University of Arts, Crafts and Design (Konstfack)

Find out about more universities in Stockholm.

Enrolment procedures

Once you have found a course or programme in Stockholm that you would like to apply for, it's time to start getting your papers in order. Applicants can apply for up to four programmes at a time.

Each programme will have specific entry requirements, in addition to general requirements that applicants must fulfil. General requirements for a master's programme include proficiency in English, a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, and the ability to cover tuition fees for non-EU/EEA and Swiss students.

All applications must be submitted within the stated deadlines at the central application service found at Universityadmissions.se. Once applications have been processed, admission results will be published on the same portal. If your application was successful, it's time to start applying for a residence permit.

Tuition fees

Students from the European Union, European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland do not need to pay tuition fees. Students from all other countries will need to pay tuition fees or apply for scholarships offered by Stockholm University. There are also scholarships offered by the Swedish Institute and scholarships from other organizations.