Cost of Living

Though most students already live on a tight budget, there are ways of making your money go even further.

Students applying for a residence permit in Sweden will have to provide the Swedish Migration Board with a financial statement to prove that they will be able to support themselves financially during their entire study period in Sweden. Please note that the amount of money needed is determined solely by the Swedish Migration Board. For more information, including how to apply for a residence permit and the financial requirements, visit the Swedish Migration Board web page

Estimation of living expenses

All Bachelor and Master students at Jönköping University must be able to pay all additional costs related to living expenses as well as the tuition fees (when applicable) for the full duration of their studies. Living costs include food, accommodation, transport, books and any other expenses.  For an estimation of the living expenses for a Master student living in Sweden visit the Study in Sweden web page

The following example of a feasible monthly budget will give you some idea of the costs of living in Sweden.

Accommodation: 2,200-3,700 SEK depending on location
Food: 2,000 SEK
Telephone: 300 SEK
Monthly bus pass: 480 SEK
Laundry and hygiene: 250 SEK
Clothing, hobbies, leisure: 750 SEK

You may use your student card for discounts and on-campus restaurants are a good value. You can also cook your own food; most student accommodations have some form of kitchen facility open to residents.