Study in Sweden

Cost of studying in Sweden for Nepali students

Last verified 21 Oct 2026

Visa fee

SEK 1,500

For adults. Not refunded if your application is rejected.

Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source

Money to show

SEK 10,656/month

For applications made in 2026, for the whole permit period. Less if your university gives you free housing or food.

Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source

Sweden sets a monthly maintenance amount that you must show for the whole permit period. It is updated every year.

How the money you show is worked out

Cost	Amount
Visa or permit fee For adults. Not refunded if your application is rejected.	SEK 1,500
Living costs you must show For applications made in 2026, for the whole permit period. Less if your university gives you free housing or food.	SEK 10,656/month

Visa or permit fee

For adults. Not refunded if your application is rejected.

SEK 1,500

Living costs you must show

For applications made in 2026, for the whole permit period. Less if your university gives you free housing or food.

SEK 10,656/month

Tuition is set by each university and comes on top of these figures.

How much money do I need for a Sweden student permit in 2026?

At least SEK 10,656 a month, for the whole permit period. In 2025 it was SEK 10,584.

Is the amount lower if my university gives me housing?

Yes. For 2026, subtract SEK 4,736 a month for free housing and SEK 2,960 a month for free food.

How much extra do I need for family?

SEK 4,440 a month for a spouse or partner and SEK 2,664 a month for each child (2026 rates). New family rules also apply from 1 October 2026.

Sweden

Study in Sweden from Nepal

A SEK 1,500 permit, English-taught master's degrees, and 12 months to look for work after you graduate.

Sweden

Student visa

Documents, steps and rules for your visa or permit application.

Free checklist

A tick-off list of every document, built from the official rules. Free to read online, with a printable PDF.