Schools
2
Lowest Tuition
$14,000
per year
Avg Acceptance Rate
35%
English Programs
Yes
Essentials for US Students
Visa / Permit
US students must apply for a Swedish residence permit for studies from Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency) before departing. The process takes 1–4 months, costs SEK 1,000 (~$95), and requires proof of admission and sufficient funds (~SEK 8,514/month).
Application Tip
KTH and Uppsala both offer a large number of English-taught programs. Stockholm and Uppsala are safe, modern cities with excellent public transit. Sweden has one of the highest qualities of life in the world.
Tuition Overview
International (non-EU) students pay SEK 80,000–200,000/yr (~$7,500–$19,000 USD). KTH and Uppsala are on the more affordable end; some specialized programs are higher.
2 Schools in Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm
Scandinavia's leading technical university in Stockholm — Spotify, Klarna, and Mojang all started here.
Uppsala University
Uppsala
Scandinavia's oldest university in a charming university city just 40 minutes from Stockholm.
Scholarships to Explore
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) cover tuition and a monthly stipend for selected master's students. KTH and Uppsala offer institutional merit scholarships.
- ✓KTH Scholarship
- ✓Swedish Institute Scholarship
- ✓Uppsala University Scholarship
- ✓Swedish Institute
About Studying in Sweden as a US Student
There are 2 universities in Sweden featured in this directory, led by KTH Royal Institute of Technology (ranked #89 globally by QS). Tuition for international students starts at $14,000/yr, with an average acceptance rate of approximately 35% across all schools. English-medium programs are available, making Sweden accessible without prior language training for many degrees.