Study in Stockholm 2026

№1. School

• The compulsory stage of education for children is from 6 to 16 years old.
• Public schools are free, there are about 300 of them in Sweden, and the work of schools is controlled by the municipality.
• Independent schools are financed through taxes of the population, but they are independent of the municipality, education in them is also free. The main difference from public schools is narrow-profile education and language choice.
• International schools are institutions with a choice of languages, curricula according to the standards of other countries, for example, American or British. Studying in them is paid, there may be additional fees for meals, the purchase of textbooks, travel to school and accommodation.

№2. Universities

• Today, there are about 30 universities and colleges in the country, which are divided into public and private.
• The main language of instruction in Stockholm universities is English.
• Some universities in the city are regularly included in world rankings: for example, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2023 was included in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.
• The main educational vector of educational programs in universities is science and research; The most popular here are technical specialties and practice-oriented approaches to learning.
• Foreigners can get a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree at universities in Stockholm, in addition, you can take advanced training courses after or between academic stages.

№3. Specialized courses for adults

• There are educational programs both at universities and private companies; The second educational format is called non-formal education, since it is independent of state control.
• All additional education programs are not mandatory, but voluntary.
• Usually such courses are held in Swedish, but there are separate programs with a different language base, for example, French or English.
• Study time is evenly distributed between daytime, evening or double classes.

Stockholm is not often associated with a place of attraction for students, but in fact, the city is considered one of the most popular destinations among foreign applicants! Let's look at several reasons why this happens:

1. A world-renowned educational system that is famous for its quality, infrastructural reinforcement and a large international community of graduates who show good results in their future careers.
2. After studying at a Stockholm school, a child is more likely to enter a prestigious local or foreign university, and after graduation, he will easily and quickly find a prestigious job in his specialty.
3. An active student community that can manifest itself not only in the classroom, but also in extracurricular time. Unions, clubs, circles, sections and committees - you can develop your interests both at school and at the university.
4. Acquaintances and contacts from all over the world will help you develop your own communication network, develop foreign language skills and just spend your academic years with benefit and comfort.
5. Some study programs at universities are free for both local and expat students.
6. Stunning natural landscapes that resemble pictures from the Internet or frames from a movie, but you observe them in reality every day!
7. Transport accessibility for trips to neighboring countries significantly reduces travel costs and opens up new horizons for lovers of foreign trips. In Sweden itself, there are also enough cities and settlements that will win the hearts of avid travelers.
8. The high quality of the environment can be noticed even in a large city: here you will not feel the smell of smog, you will not see dirty streets, but you will be able to join a conscious format of consumption.

There are many advantages and arguments for studying in Stockholm, but there are other aspects of the system in opposition to them. Before sending your child to Sweden or going to training courses yourself, study these nuances to get a complete picture in your head:

• A high quality of life and safety also implies an increased cost for everything: rent, food, transport, medical services, beauty salons, etc.
• Finding accommodation in the city is possible only after the official registration of a foreign student in the country, and due to the limited number of available residences, there is a risk of not finding a place to live quickly. Therefore, it is not recommended to come to the country a few days before the start of your studies - you will probably need spare time to look for housing.
• All educational levels in Stockholm imply the responsibility of the student when performing tasks in the classroom or group, at home, searching for additional materials for better assimilation of the topic. For students from other countries, this approach may become something unusual and strange, but everything is simple here: your education is your business and responsibility, no one will delay.
• For residents of southern regions and countries, the local climate can be a severe test, because winters in Stockholm are similar to Siberia: frost, snow and increased cloudiness.
• The Swedish mentality is considered friendly, but at the same time closed from the "mass audience", so excessively sociable foreigners often face the detached behavior of locals. This may be surprising, alarming, but remember that you are treated well, they just express their emotions not too brightly.
• High competition in the labor market is quite predictable, but it can be an unpleasant surprise for those who were confident in their successful employment after university. Even if you studied in English, when applying for a job in a Swedish company, employers often give preference to candidates with knowledge of Swedish.

Educational levels have their own nuances of pricing, but in general terms, the cost of studying in Stockholm is distributed as follows:

• school — from €2000 to €10,000 per academic year,
• universities — from €8000 to €20,000 per year for bachelor's and master's degrees,
• Courses for adults — from €300 to €1000 for the entire period of study in language and professional courses, from €1000 to €3000 for a refresher course.

Remember that after paying for tuition, the expenses do not end, because you will have to pay for household expenses and make additional investments in preparing for the start of the training period.

We understand that the period of admission at any age is a period of stress, so our specialists are ready to help you facilitate all processes. Ask for a free consultation to get answers to your questions, learn more about Stockholm schools, universities and courses, and request a personal selection of the best options for your goals.