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Why Study in Sweden?

Home to a heterogeneous population of students, Sweden is one of the friendliest countries in the world. The country is a warm and friendly country where international students are not faced with any anti-social comments or behaviors. The country is also one of the safest countries for students and citizens alike. The country is home to some of the top universities in the world. The state-of-the-art universities are equipped with modern amenities allowing students to have a learning par excellence.

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Students graduating from Swedish universities are part of world-class education and a degree that is recognized around the globe. Students who successfully graduate from Sweden are eligible to apply for jobs in some of the best economies of the world. Though the official language of the country is Swedish, however, a vast majority of Swedes also speak English, and generally to a very high level. Indian students would be happy to know that over one thousand degree programs are taught in English across the country.

The official studyinsweden.se talks about how Sweden is all about innovation, ambition and new beginnings, however, let me tell you the country is all that and much more. Top reasons to study in Sweden include:

• Everybody speaks English
• Quality education
• Cultural Confluence
• Innovation Hub
• Internships and jobs for everyone

Top universities to study in Sweden for international students

Sweden has over the years become a strong study abroad destination for international and Indian students alike and all for the right reasons. The country boats student-friendly environment, post-study work opportunities complete with world-class educational amenities. The country has seen tremendous growth in international student footfall because of its top universities in the country and this number is only set to surge northwards.

Today, we are going to talk about the top five universities in Sweden. You will also read about the university in detail, get to know about the eligibility criteria and the admission guidelines. Students can always get back to us for more queries on the same.

University	Shiksha Study Abroad Popularity Ranking	QS 2020 World University Ranking	Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Ranking
KTH Royal Institute of Technology	1	98	201-250
Stockholm University	2	191	175
Chalmers University of Technology	3	125	251-300
Lund University	4	92	96
Uppsala University	5	116	102

Know about the university in details here:

Karolinska Institute (Karolinska Institutet)

Located in Stockholm, Karolinska Institutet offers bachelors, masters, doctoral as well as short-term executive and professional programs in medical sciences. The master’s programs are offered in Biomedicine, Health Informatics, Bioentrepreneurship, Global Health, Health Economics, Policy and Management, Molecular Techniques in Life Science, Nutrition Science, Public Health Science, and Toxicology. Read: Karolinska Institute (Karolinska Institutet) – Courses

Chalmers University of Technology

Located in Gothenburg, the Chalmers University of Technology offers an array of postgraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields of study like architecture, engineering, biology, chemistry, communication, science, material, physics, mathematics, space, management, mechanics, maritime sciences, shipping, microtechnology, and nanoscience. The university houses 2,200 researchers and teachers and 10,000 students from 80 countries. Read: Chalmers University of Technology – Courses

Uppsala University

Established in 1477 Uppsala University has been providing high-quality education in various fields for five centuries. It currently holds the accreditation of Sweden's Ministry of Education and Research. Uppsala University has many campus buildings across Uppsala and a campus in Visby, Gotland, which offers education in law, humanities, science and technology, languages, social sciences, educational science, and theology. Uppsala University offers 71 bachelor's and 73 master's programs, as well as 1,922 freestanding courses in various fields like theology, arts, law, social sciences, languages, pharmacy, medicine, mathematics, sciences and computer science. Read: Uppsala University – Courses

Lund University

Founded in the year 1666 Lund University has its home in Lund, Scania, Sweden. The university is one of the oldest universities in the world at 353 years. It regularly features amongst the top 100 universities in the world. The university is renowned all across the globe for its excellent research facilities. It is famous for being the number one university in Sweden. The university is named after the city of Lund, where it is operating since its inception. The numerous university buildings are scattered around the city of Lund, which is why the university and its students have a great impact on the town. Read: Lund University – Courses

Dalarna University (DU)

Located in Falun and Borlange in Dalarna, Dalarna University College is one of the pioneers in integrating technology with education. Established in the year 1977, the university is host to several international research programs that attract students from all parts of the world. Dalarna University offers master's degree programs in business, data science, sustainable tourism, energy-efficient buildings, material science, and economics. What sets DU apart is the fact that it offers Sweden's only master's program in solar energy engineering. Read: Dalarna University (DU) – Courses

Cost of Studying in Sweden

The table below shows popular courses and the cost of studying in Sweden for Indian students. The table below provides our readers with the average first-year cost, the average tuition fees for the popular courses spread across the country. 

Course	Average 1st Year Cost	Average Tuition Fees
BBA	Rs 9.45 Lakhs	Rs 7.54 Lakhs
BE/BTech	Rs 10.76 Lakhs	Rs 8.85 Lakhs
BHM	Rs 8.88 Lakhs	Rs 6.97 Lakhs

Miscellaneous Costs of Studying in Sweden

The tuition fee is often the lions’ share of the expenditure for students who want to study abroad. Apart from this students usually join the local student union for a small membership fee. The fee ranges from SEK 50-350 per semester, depending on the union and provides you access to various student activities and student discounts. Compulsory Healthcare and living costs are other important expenses that need to be borne by the student wanting to study abroad.

Cost of living in Sweden

Students wanting to study in Sweden should be ready to pay anything between 700 – 1,200 EUR/month as living costs. This amount is mainly influenced by your accommodation location and factors revolving around it. While living in cities such as Gothenburg and Stockholm is going to cost you around 1,250 EUR/month, living in Linkoping and Lund would come up to around 850 EUR/month and Uppsala would be between 750 and 1,200 EUR/month. Read: Cost of living in Sweden for International Students 

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Jobs in Sweden

Sweden is the global leader in terms of having a healthy job market, and it offers a high standard of living and strong workers' rights for both citizens and foreign nationals alike. For international students, remaining in the country after graduation is the most common way to secure a job. The second most popular way is to get a job is to apply to an MNC from your home country.

In Sweden, the best thing is that language is never a barrier to employment. Everyone speaks fluent English, so you will never have communication problems. The nation has steadily built up a reputation for aiding start-up businesses over the years. Those who find work in Sweden, they get to take their career to the next level and they also enjoy the accessible society with subsidized public services. Plus everyone in the country has an impressive amount of holiday entitlement, so that is an exciting bonus. Read: Popular Job Sectors in Sweden