SwedenQS #147StockholmPublic UniversityTaught in English, SwedishTuition-FreeTuition from SEK 90,000 per yearStockholm University
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Stockholm University, Sweden's largest university, offers scholarships to high-achieving fee-paying master's students from outside the EU/EEA, usually covering all or part of the tuition fee. Its students from eligible countries can also apply for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals. University scholarships are applied for after applying to the program through Sweden's admissions website.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Stockholm University Scholarship Scheme 2027
MasterTuition-Free37 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Stockholm · Sweden
Life and living
Stockholm · Sweden
Living in Stockholm
Sweden’s capital spread over 14 islands, an innovation hub home to KTH, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University.
Student housing
A KTH corridor room at Lappkärrsberget costs SEK 5,700 a month including water, electricity and internet; student housing in Sweden averages about SEK 4,070.
Transport for students
Full-price SL 30-day card: SEK 1,020; students get reduced cards, and from September 2026 the student 90-day card averages about SEK 400 a month.
Top landmarks
Gamla Stan (Old Town)
Arild Vågen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Vasa Museum
Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Stockholm City Hall (Nobel banquet)
ArildV · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Royal Palace
Studying and living in Sweden
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in Sweden (2026/2027): • Non-EU/EEA International Students: - Humanities & Social Sciences: 80,000 to 140,000 SEK per year (~7,500–13,000 EUR). - Engineering & Computer Science: 130,000 to 170,000 SEK per year. - Specialist programmes (KTH, Karolinska, Architecture): 160,000 to 260,000 SEK per year. • PhD studies: Completely tuition-free, operating as salaried positions. Living Expenses & Financial Requirement: • Average monthly living costs: 9,500 to 12,000 SEK for accommodation, food, and student transport. • Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) official maintenance requirement: ~10,314 SEK per month (~103,140 SEK for a 10-month academic year).
Working while studying
Work During Studies: • Sweden places no statutory limitation on the number of hours international students may work alongside their degree, provided students maintain satisfactory academic progress (completing at least 15 ECTS credits per semester). • Average hourly wage: 120 to 160 SEK. Post-Study Work & Settlement: • Upon graduation, international students can apply for a 12-month post-study residence permit to seek employment or establish an entrepreneurial business in Sweden. • Securing qualifying employment transitions directly into a Swedish Work Permit, with 4 years of continuous work leading to permanent residency (PR).
Faculties and programmes
4 faculties · 53 programmes
Faculties and programmes
4 faculties · 53 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Archaeology· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Artificial Intelligence· MasterEN
- Curriculum & InstructionSV
- Digital Media· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- History· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Journalism· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Languages and Literature
- Music· Bachelor, PhDSV
- Philosophy· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Theatre & Drama· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Theology & Religious StudiesSV
- TranslationSV
Faculty of Law
MasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Corporate LawEN
- Criminal LawSV
- Human Rights LawEN
- International LawEN
Faculty of Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Accounting· MasterEN
- Anthropology· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Artificial Intelligence· MasterEN
- Business Management
- Computer Science· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Curriculum & Instruction· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Cybersecurity· MasterEN
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Early Childhood EducationSV
- Economics· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Finance· MasterEN
- Game Development· BachelorSV
- Geography· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- International Business· BachelorSV
- International Relations
- Marketing
- Political Science
- PsychologySV
- Public Health· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Public Relations· Bachelor:SV· Master:SVEN
- Social WorkSV
- Sociology· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Software Engineering· BachelorSV
- Special Education· Master, PhDSV
- Statistics· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Astronomy· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Biology· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Chemistry· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Environmental Science· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Geography· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Geology
- Materials Science & Engineering· PhD
- Mathematics· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Physics· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Tuition-Free. Announced benefits: Full tuition fee, Invitation-based.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.su.se/english/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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