For students with EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship, bachelor's and master's studies in Sweden are free.

For living costs, plan on about €1,000–1,200 per month. Housing costs the most, and in the big cities your expenses may be higher.

Set aside extra money for travel, study materials and moving in. Have some savings for your first months, so that you can settle in even before you find a job.

Compare student costs in Sweden.

Working students can get the CSN grant and, if they need it, an optional student loan. You don't pay the grant back – only the loan has to be repaid.

As a student with EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship, you usually need to have an official job of at least 10 hours a week for at least 10 weeks in a row and keep working while you study.

Whether you can get support, and how much you get, also depends on other CSN conditions, including your study load and income. Depending on your situation, you may also get a housing allowance.

Check the funding amounts and conditions.

Yes, there are jobs where English is enough. You'll find them in international companies and in the technology, logistics and service sectors. Students with EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship don't need a separate work permit.

Allow time for the job search – your options depend on the city, your experience and the specific job. Plan your first months' budget so that you can manage while you're still looking for a job.

Basic Swedish will widen your options. Fit your work schedule around lectures, independent study and group projects.

Read about work and life in Sweden.

Start with the requirements of a specific program. Universities look at your secondary school leaving certificate, your grades, the school subjects the program requires and your proof of English.

Usually there is no separate entrance exam, but some programs have extra selection tasks.

Compare your preparation with the program requirements in the program description on kastu.eu and on the official university page. That way you can judge your real options instead of deciding from your grade average alone.

Compare the admission requirements of programs.

All programs Kastu offers in Sweden are taught in English. You don't need to know Swedish, and English is widely spoken in everyday life too.

You can prove your English with your secondary school leaving certificate if it shows B2 level. This works if you already have the certificate when you submit your application form and your chosen program accepts this proof.

If you're still in your final year of school and don't have your certificate yet, you may need an accepted English test. Before you register for a test, check which tests are accepted.

Check the English language requirements of your chosen university.

You can start filling in the Kastu application form in your final year of school. To start, you submit a transcript of records confirmed by your school, and you upload your secondary school leaving certificate later.

It's important to choose the right intake round, because in some of them you need to have your certificate already when you apply. You will find the intake rounds and their conditions in the program description on kastu.eu and on the official university page.

Start looking at programs in the fall. Deadlines differ, and in Sweden you can apply only until the deadline set for each program, so don't wait for your school-leaving exam results to start preparing.

Check your program's deadline and the required documents.

The most common choices are a student dorm or a rented room. Student housing is often offered by special student housing organizations.

Your university and Kastu's housing search guide help you see where to look. Start with the student offers in your city and your university's recommendations.

Look early, because the most popular options fill up quickly. Compare the price, the location and how easy it is to get to the university, and set aside extra money for moving in.

See the housing search information.

You will have opportunities to meet people from the start of your studies. Orientation weeks, student tutors for newcomers and international events help you become part of the university community.

Join a student organization, a sports club or another shared activity. The Swedish coffee break – “fika” – is also a good moment for a chat with your classmates.

Start with one activity that interests you, and don't be afraid to talk to others. Shared experiences and study projects help you build your own circle of friends step by step.

Read the experiences of Kastu students.