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The capital of Sweden, Stockholm is known for its beauty, friendliness, culture, high quality of life – and high quality of universities. Stockholm scores highly for desirability, reflecting the city’s high standards of living and its popularity amongst students.
One student told us: “The tolerant, progressive ideology that the people of Sweden have is my favourite aspect of the city”.
With a high employer activity ranking, students also praise the employment prospects available in Stockholm after graduation, saying that it’s nice to be “so close to many innovative companies”.
Stockholm ranks impressively in the employer activity indicator, boasting great job prospects for graduates - particularly in the services industry.
High standards of living
Stockholm enjoys a high quality of life, as indicated in its high score for desirability.
Excellent education standards
Both of Stockholm's universities rank among the best in Europe, with KTH Royal Institute of Technology particularly notable.
What is the cost of studying in Stockholm?
Stockholm's low score in the affordability indicator is accounted for by its high tuition fees. Tuition fees at universities in Stockholm average at around US$17,100 per year for international students.
Life & culture in Stockholm
Built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, the Swedish capital is also characterised by the fact that water is never far away.
Most visitors to Stockholm start by exploring the cobbled streets of the city's well-preserved medieval origins, a boat trip around the archipelago (island group) surrounding the main islands, or a visit to one of the many museums and galleries.
As a student, you’ll also have plenty of opportunity to explore Stockholm’s buzzing nightlife, bohemian shops and cafés, or perhaps just take a break from studies by relaxing in the parklands of Djurgården Island.
Stockholm scores incredibly well this year in the employer activity indicator. If you're looking to stay on in Stockholm after graduation, it would benefit you to learn to speak Swedish. Even if jobs don't explicitly say you need to know Swedish, employers expect you to know at least some.
Around 85 percent of jobs in Stockholm are in the service industry, but there are also a significant number of tech start-ups. Stockholm is also known for its finance and fashion industries.
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Study in Stockholm
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Updated Jul 14, 2025Table of contents
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Stockholm for students
The capital of Sweden, Stockholm is known for its beauty, friendliness, culture, high quality of life – and high quality of universities. Stockholm scores highly for desirability, reflecting the city’s high standards of living and its popularity amongst students.
As for universities in Stockholm, the city’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University both feature in the QS World University Rankings®.
One student told us: “The tolerant, progressive ideology that the people of Sweden have is my favourite aspect of the city”.
With a high employer activity ranking, students also praise the employment prospects available in Stockholm after graduation, saying that it’s nice to be “so close to many innovative companies”.
Top universities in Stockholm
QS World University Rank
QS World University Rank
Stockholm's QS Best Student Cities performance
Why study in Stockholm?
Good job prospects for graduates
Stockholm ranks impressively in the employer activity indicator, boasting great job prospects for graduates - particularly in the services industry.
High standards of living
Stockholm enjoys a high quality of life, as indicated in its high score for desirability.
Excellent education standards
Both of Stockholm's universities rank among the best in Europe, with KTH Royal Institute of Technology particularly notable.
What is the cost of studying in Stockholm?
Stockholm's low score in the affordability indicator is accounted for by its high tuition fees. Tuition fees at universities in Stockholm average at around US$17,100 per year for international students.
Life & culture in Stockholm
Built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, the Swedish capital is also characterised by the fact that water is never far away.
Most visitors to Stockholm start by exploring the cobbled streets of the city's well-preserved medieval origins, a boat trip around the archipelago (island group) surrounding the main islands, or a visit to one of the many museums and galleries.
As a student, you’ll also have plenty of opportunity to explore Stockholm’s buzzing nightlife, bohemian shops and cafés, or perhaps just take a break from studies by relaxing in the parklands of Djurgården Island.
Testimonials
Careers in Stockholm
Stockholm scores incredibly well this year in the employer activity indicator. If you're looking to stay on in Stockholm after graduation, it would benefit you to learn to speak Swedish. Even if jobs don't explicitly say you need to know Swedish, employers expect you to know at least some.
Around 85 percent of jobs in Stockholm are in the service industry, but there are also a significant number of tech start-ups. Stockholm is also known for its finance and fashion industries.
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