University fees in Sweden in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 48 institutions in Sweden that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Sweden
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Sweden is 130,942 SEK per year, for the 23 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 77,362 SEK per year, with a maximum observed of 264,000 SEK per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 23 universities
From
77,362
SEK
Average
130,942
SEK
Up to
264,000
SEK
Master's degree
Based on 19 universities
From
77,362
SEK
Average
126,724
SEK
Up to
264,000
SEK
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Sweden
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Sweden?
A bachelor's degree in Sweden costs between 77,362 and 264,000 SEK per year, with an average of 130,942 SEK, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Sweden?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 121,935 SEK at a public university versus 173,728 SEK in the private sector, a difference of 42.5%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Sweden?
For a master's, fees range from 77,362 to 264,000 SEK per year. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 48 universities in Sweden that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Gammelkroppa Forest School
University of Gothenburg
Mid Sweden University
Jönköping University
Academy for Leadership and Theology
Royal Institute of Art
Marie Cederschiöld University
Newman Institute
SAPU, Stockholm Academy for Psychotherapy Education
Luleå University of Technology
Stockholm Music Pedagogical Institute
Swedish Institute for Cognitive Psychotherapy
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Karlstad University
Erica Foundation
Halmstad University
Konstfack
Stockholm School of Economics
GIH – The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
Stockholm University of the Arts
Karolinska Institute
University of Gävle
University West
Johannelund Theological College
Brunnsvik College of Music
Örebro University
Linköping University
University College Stockholm
Dalarna University