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 €1,241 in Sweden and €1,836 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
≈ €11,310 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
£12,006
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.