Study Abroad Stockholm University: Ranking, Courses, Admission, Fees, Scholarship & Placements

Stockholm University:

Ranking, Courses, Admission, Fees, Scholarship & Placements

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Stockholm University is a famous public university for India students to study in Sweden since 1960 and has been known as a college since 1878. It has 33000 students studying in various programs such as social science, natural science, humanities, law, and others. With plenty of study program options, it offers courses at advanced and basic levels. 

International students from over 50 countries are part of this university, which adds to its international presence. The variety of course programs, the top-class education, and the excellent ranking of the university make it a preferable choice for students to choose Stockholm University in Sweden. 

There is excellent scope for applied research and higher education for the aspirants at Stockholm University.
Stockholm University is in the 5th position among the top world universities. 
Stockholm University is among the top 100 universities per the Academic Ranking of World Universities. 
The university is among the 200 world universities per QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. 
The university is ranked 73 as per Shanghai Jiao Tong University Rankings 2023 
University ranks 114 according to US News & World Report of 2023
THE Rankings 2023 ranks the university at 191 places as per world ratings

Stockholm University Highlights 

The university has 53 departments and offers 190 degree courses and 1700 non-degree courses.
Currently, there are 1 bachelor's and 75 master's degrees that international students can choose from. However, the mode of instruction for the study programs in English
14 subjects taught in the university rank among the top 100 world subjects. It is as per the records of QS World University Rankings 2023 
The Ph.D. program is not available in English. Candidates should know the Swedish language before applying. 
The doctoral program from the university can help potential candidates get specialized knowledge and scope for innovative research methods. By combining the two, the student can better understand the practical application and the research work.

Stockholm University Admission 

Producing high academic degree
All academic records 
Proof of Language skills
Cover letter
Giving two contact or reference details 
CV
Research proposal or project proposal 
Academic certificates to confirm the grades 
Showing degree projects (if any)
Test score of GMAT or GRE 
Proof of experience or research work

Eligibility 

Only international applicants are eligible to study 
Candidate should complete second cycle degree
Complete a course with 60 credits or equivalent in Sweden
Candidate should be well versed in English language

High level of verbal and written power of communication

English Language Proficiency Test

Test name	Score
IELTS	6.5
TE	62 with writing 61
TOEFL iBT	90
TOEFL PBT	575

Stockholm University Programs

UG Programs

Bachelor's Programme in International Business and Politics
Bachelor’s Programme in Business, Ethics and Sustainability
Bachelor's Programme in Latin American Studies with specialization in Portuguese
Bachelor's Programme in Earth Science, Distance Learning
Bachelor's Programme in Latin American Studies with specialization in Spanish
Bachelor's program in business administration
Bachelor in market communication
Bachelor in Business Administration and IT
Bachelor in market communication and IT

PG Programs

Master's programs within Human, Social, and Political Sciences and Law
Masters in arts and humanities
Master's program in business and economics
Master's program in computer and systems sciences
Masters in language and linguistics
Masters in media and communications
Masters in science and mathematics

Masters in banking and finance
Masters in Global media studies
Masters in Marketing
Masters in Media and Communication Studies

Stockholm University Accommodation 

There is no availability of on-campus accommodation at Stockholm University. International students have to search for the same via the SSSB website before the session starts. They should not wait for the end moment to fix the accommodation.

There are several housing options, including furnished apartments and rooms. The housing areas for the Stockholm University students are:

Kungshamra
Albano
Nora Torg
Lappis
Kraftriket

In the off-campus housing arrangement, one can stay in a homestay, studio apartment, rental, or apartment. The average monthly rent is €350 - €600. It includes utilities like Wi-Fi, Dishwasher, washing machine, TV, internet connectivity, and others.

Stockholm University Cost 

The tuition fee for an academic year of a student in Humanities/Social Sciences/Law is approximately SEK 90,000 and for the Sciences SEK 140,000. The cost of the business school is SEK 90,000 – 1,25,000 yearly. Some other study program fees are SEK 90,000-140,000.  

Cost of Course 

The cost of the bachelor's degree program is 8200 USD, and the master's degree is 8200 USD to 144000 USD. Some specific course study and their fees are:

Study Program	Fees
Bachelor of international business and politics	INR 7.1 lakhs
Master in Computer and Systems Sciences	INR 7.1 lakhs
Master of Science in Operations Management and Control	INR 11.1 lakhs
Master Marketing Communication and Fashion	INR 9.9 lakhs
Master Statistics	INR 9.5 lakhs
Master Global Media Studies	INR 9.9 lakhs
Master Literature with a Specialization in Literature in French	INR 7.1 lakhs
Master-Information Security	INR 10.7 lakhs
Master Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources	INR 1.4 lakhs

Cost of Living 

It is the habits and lifestyle of a student that determine the cost of living in Sweden. It is better to have an idea of the details before applying to study at Stockholm University. However, the minimum living costs remain almost the same, and they are as follows:

Expenses	Cost
Accommodation	4,500 SEK
Food	2500 SEK
Local Travel	550 SEK
Phone or Internet Expense	400 SEK
Miscellaneous	1500 SEK
Monthly Expense	9,450 SEK

Stockholm University Scholarship 

Students who are outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland can apply for a scholarship from the university
Enroll in the master’s degree program at Stockholm University

The final selection depends on the academic records of a student. However, priority will be given to the students of Stockholm University than to others.

Currently, Stockholm University offers two scholarships to eligible candidates. These are:

University Scholarship Scheme

This scholarship helps with partial funding for students who are pursuing their master’s degrees. Despite this, students have to prepare for partial funds. 

Arbitration Law Scholarships

It provides partial funding and is applicable to the master's degree candidates 

Stockholm University Placement

International students studying in Sweden who are willing to work in Sweden should have proper residence permits. A student can work alongside their studies and earn a living. The University has a career center to help potential candidates get suitable placement offers. It is to help the candidates achieve their goals. A graduate from the university earns an average of 57,860 USD yearly. However, the salary scale varies from graduate of one study program to another.

The university offers both research-oriented and course-related study programs to almost 6500 domestic and international students. The study environment, access to diverse cultures, and the scope of the large job market offer an excellent educational experience to the students.

Some career assistance by the University are:

Finding jobs and internship offers
Arranging career fairs and events
Business support
Offering counseling and tips

If students are part of these career programs, it can make them confident to explore the available options.

Most of the graduates get employment within three months. The average pay scale of the graduates from the University are:

Programs	Average Salary
Masters in Science	$62,000
Masters in Finance	$96,000
Doctorate	$69,000
LLM	$93,000
Bachelor of Science	$117,000
Master in Management	$68,000