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Sweden

Verified procedures for EU and non-EU students

Updated on Sep 10, 2026

Cost of living
High

Typical spending band for a student

Language
Swedish / English

Main language to handle day to day

Currency
SEK

Local currency for banking and payments

Visas
Medium

Typical visa/permit process complexity

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Cities in Sweden

Neighborhoods, rent, universities, transport and safety: everything you need to choose where to move.

Stoccolma
  • from 5,800 SEKroom/month
  • 3universities
  • 4neighborhoods

Capital and largest university and professional market in Sweden. The public network is strong, but residential queues and insular geography make it essential to choose the direct connection, not the distance as the crow flies.

Open city guideGöteborg
  • from 5,700 SEKroom/month
  • 2universities
  • 4neighborhoods

Large port and university city with Chalmers, University of Gothenburg and advanced industry. The tram network is extensive; rain, wind and times on the radial lines must be included in the choice of house.

Open city guideMalmö
  • from 5,700 SEKroom/month
  • 2universities
  • 4neighborhoods

Compact city, international and connected to Lund and Copenhagen. Malmö University, Öresundståg and bikes favor students, but neighbourhood, connection and cross-border tax implications must be carefully assessed.

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