Here are some of the popular scholarships for international students in Sweden:
Lund University Scholarships
- International students pursuing bachelors or masters programmes.
- Amount/Benefit : Covers only tuition fees
Chalmers University of Technology Scholarships
- International students for masters programmes.
- Amount/Benefit : Tuition fee waivers
The global sustainable electricity partnership scholarships
- International students for masters programmes.
- Amount/Benefit : Around 10,000 USD per year (max 2 years)
Scrintal Student Scholarships
- International students pursuing bachelors programmes.
- Amount/Benefit : Around 250 USD financial aid.
KTH Royal Institute of technology scholarships
- International students pursuing masters.
- Amount/Benefit : Tuition fees of one of two years of masters programme is covered.
Linkoping University scholarships
- International students pursuing masters programme.
Amount/Benefit : 25, 50 or 75 % tuition fee reduction.
After completing education in Sweden, students may apply to post study work options available depending on their needs. Most students have to apply for work permits in Sweden if they have found a job which pays a minimum salary of SEK 14,000 per month before taxes.
Job Outlook for International Students after Studies
Here are some of the most popular areas to find jobs in Sweden after masters :
Area of Specialisation
|
Average Annual Salary
|
Management
|
480,000 SEK
|
Computer Science
|
936,000 SEK
|
Chemical Engineering
|
673,171 SEK
|
Statistics / Data Science
|
459,425 SEK
|
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
|
407,121 SEK
|
Work Visa & PR in Sweden
Students from a non-EU country who plan to stay and work in Sweden after completing their studies must first apply for a work permit through the Swedish Migration Board. You can do so without leaving the country before your residence permit for studies expires, provided you meet the following criteria :
- You must have a residence permit for studies
- You must apply before your residence permit expires
- You must have earned at least 30 higher education credits or completed one semester of postgraduate studies in Sweden
- You must be offered terms of employment that are in line with the norm for your occupation or industry in Sweden
- The pre-tax salary you have been offered must be at least SEK 13,000
- You must have a valid passport
Obtaining permanent residency in Sweden is not easy but is not impossible either. To get PR in Sweden, you must have a 5 year continuous stay in the country. Non-EU students need to prove that during the past 5 years, they were employed.
While education in Sweden can be a bit more expensive, living conditions and quality education, make the investment totally worth it. This is the reason why the number of students applying to Swedish universities has been increasing over the years. If you too are interested in studying abroad in Sweden, but are unsure of where to get started, you can get in touch with our Yocket Counsellors for assistance today!