
Information about discounts on Studentkortet's website (in Swedish).Skånetrafiken and SJ,) as well as on computers, mobile phones, fashion and books etc., both in shops and online. When you join Studentlund, you get a student card, ’Studentkortet’, that (together with your regular ID card) gives you discounts at certain cafés, restaurants and on travel tickets (e.g. More information on housing on our Housing pages Student discounts Miscellaneous expenses including clothing, mobile phone, leisure, etc: SEK 1 500.Many international students get by on a budget somewhere in between the required SEK 9 450 per month and the Swedish student loan amount, depending on their lifestyle.īelow is a breakdown of how a monthly budget may look, depending on your specific cost of rent and leisure activities:
#BUDGET FOR LIVING EXPENSES FULL#
Swedish students who have been approved for full student loans and grants from the Swedish government receive approximately SEK 9 000–12 000 per month.

Students requiring a residence permit must, by law, demonstrate that they have funds of at least SEK 9 450 per month of study.Ībout residence permits and proof of living costs Example of a monthly budget To compare, SEK 100 is roughly EUR 10 or USD 11. Please see a currency converter for updated rates and for rates in your own currency. Many stores and food outlets offer student discounts. It is common for students to cook their own food and bring leftovers for lunch. Eating out and travelling around can be expensive and this is something you may want to consider when planning your budget. Your living costs in Sweden will naturally depend on your individual lifestyle. Scholarships and funding Living costs in Sweden

If you are required to pay tuition fees, check the information on scholarships if you need help with funding. Before you arrive in Lund, you need to make sure that you have sufficient funds to cover both tuition fees (when applicable) and your living expenses.
