Studying in Sweden vs. United Kingdom
Sweden and United Kingdom are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,285 in Sweden and €1,826 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Sweden
Cheaper monthly living
Sweden
Lower visa proof of funds
Sweden
Side-by-side comparison
Sweden
United Kingdom
Currency
SEK (kr)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
kr130,000
≈ €11,712 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,608 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr160,000
≈ €14,414 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,232 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,285 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,826 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr127,872
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 10,656/month)
£10,539
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.