Colleges in Sweden

Uppsala University has been recognised as one of the Top 100 Universities in the world in QS rankings. In the 2026 QS rankings, Uppsala University in Sweden ranks at #93. This is basically an improvement of 10 places as compared to last year's ranking. In 2025, this university was placed at #103.

• The Swedish Migration Agency regularly releases a list of the most in demand jobs in Sweden, and is worth checking out 
• Korta vägen is a nation-wide employment programme for international students in Sweden and can be accessed via the Swedish Public Employment Service.
• Go through the popular job search platforms in Swedem such as: Arbetsformedlingen (The Swedish Public Employment Service) or the EURES portal. 

International students can work a maximum of 20 hours per week in Sweden, during the studies and full-time during vacations, as is generally the norm for most European countries. For students pursuing a course with a duration of more than 3 months, a residence permit is mandatory to work in Sweden. 

Students must ensure that their work does not interfere with their studies. 

Students found crossing the maximum work hour limits would be detained and may get their Sweden student visa, revoked. 

Check out how you can obtain a residence permit in Sweden: Sweden Study Visa

The Lund University student life is described as "hectic" by one student, and "easy to adapt" by another, as part of Lund University Student Reviews curated from Shiksha Study Abroad. 

Here are some key takeways from the student experience of those who studied at Lund University:

The Lund University acceptance rate of 58% makes it fairly selective at granting admissions, however, the Chalmers University of Technology acceptance range typically ranges between 80-90%, making it much more easier to secure admissions at.

Students interested in admissions to either institute are required to maintain solid academic scores & a professional resume highlighting other skills, as both Lund & Copenhagen have shown a tendency to be picky to varying extents & priortising highly qualified candidates.

Yes, international students with a valid Sweden study visa, can work any number of hours alongside their studies as there is no limit on work hours for students in Sweden.

However it is worth noting that most universities in the country require students to give out a minimum of 40 hours of study time in a week & therefore students are advised to adhere to the same, to avoid any issues with their study visa. 

Violation of the laws can lead to revocation of the study visa & deportation from Sweden.

The average cost at Lund Uni ranges between INR 7 L-INR 28 L per year. This does not include the costs associated with living. When it comes to that, the costs tend to range between SEK 8,500-SEK 12,500 (INR 75.6 K-INR 1.1 L) per year.

Yes, international students with a valid Sweden study visa, can work any number of hours alongside their studies, as there is no limit on work hours for students in Sweden.

However, it is worth noting that most universities in the country require students to give out a minimum of 40 hours of study time in a week, & therefore students are advised to adhere to the same, to avoid any issues with their study visa. 

Violation of the laws, can lead to revokation of the study visa & deportation from Sweden.

For Lund University admissions, international students must meet all the admission requirements at the university. Indian must submit proof of English language requirements at the university. Follow the steps given below to apply to Lund University-

• Choose your program and click on Apply
• Fill out an online application
• Pay the application fee 
• Submit the application and wait for a response

Yes, Lund can be described as reasonably expensive, with the estimated monthly cost of living in Lund being around SEK 8,500-SEK 12,500 (INR 75.6 K-INR 1.11 L). The average cost of living in Sweden is around SEK 10,314 (INR 91.8 K) per month.

Though costly, it can be made affordable by applying for financial aids & part time work, soon after arrival in Sweden.