Stockholm School of Economics

Key Highlights

• Independent private higher-education institution recognized within Sweden's degree system
• Founded in 1909 and based at Sveavägen 65 in central Stockholm
• Awards bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees
• English is the main language of instruction
• Specialist focus on economics, business, finance, management, and related fields

Student Life & Environment

Student life is centered on a compact urban campus and the Stockholm School of Economics Student Association, known as SASSE. The association represents students in discussions about education, welfare, and the study environment while organizing committees, projects, career events, international activities, and social gatherings. This gives students routes to participate in institutional decision-making as well as activities outside class. SSE also runs Art, Sport, and Tech initiatives that bring exhibitions, talks, physical activities, workshops, and discussions into the wider educational environment. Career coaching, mentorship, employer events, internship resources, and job listings are available through the school's career services. Optional Swedish-language study can help international students prepare for life and work in Sweden. Housing requires advance planning. SSE has a limited supply of furnished apartments for eligible international bachelor's and master's students, incoming exchange students, and doctoral students, but accommodation is not guaranteed. Students may be housed in areas such as Spånga, Lappkärrsberget, or Liljeholmen rather than beside the main building. The school advises students to search independently and early, using several channels. Student housing, shared apartments, private rentals, and temporary accommodation are all common approaches in Stockholm's competitive rental market.

Location & Surroundings

SSE's main building is at Sveavägen 65 in central Stockholm, with additional academic and innovation premises nearby. The setting places students within Sweden's largest city and close to companies, public institutions, cultural venues, shops, restaurants, and public transport. Stockholm's business and policy ecosystem supports guest events, employer engagement, internships, and networking, although participation depends on the student's program and language skills. The city is spread across islands and combines dense urban districts with waterfronts, parks, and other green spaces. Students commonly commute from housing elsewhere in the metropolitan area, including locations served by SSE's limited international-student accommodation. Public transport therefore matters to everyday study and social life. Stockholm is also an expensive and competitive housing market. SSE's current guidance estimates overall student living costs at SEK 12,150–16,150 per month, with housing accounting for approximately SEK 6,000–10,000. These are planning estimates rather than guaranteed prices. Prospective students should budget for deposits and initial temporary accommodation and verify residence-permit and insurance requirements separately when relevant.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Tuition depends primarily on citizenship and study level. SSE's current policy exempts citizens of the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and Ukraine from tuition for bachelor's and master's study. Students outside those groups generally pay tuition. The official fee page lists the complete MSc program fee as SEK 360,000; applicants should verify the applicable bachelor's fee and payment schedule on the same page for their intake rather than relying on the database's older tuition value. Executive MBA fees follow separate rules. SSE offers a limited number of full and half tuition waivers for fee-paying bachelor's and master's students. Scholarship requests are submitted within the program application and are assessed competitively. A scholarship should not be assumed in financial planning. Current school guidance estimates ordinary living expenses in Stockholm at SEK 12,150–16,150 per month, including approximately SEK 6,000–10,000 for housing. Career services include individual coaching, workshops, employer events, mentorship, internship and vacancy listings, and support for international students navigating Swedish recruitment. The school's spring 2026 survey of 273 people who completed an SSE bachelor's degree in 2025 reported that 70% had accepted a position before graduation and 93% had secured work within three months. Consulting and finance were the largest reported sectors. These figures describe survey respondents from one graduating cohort, not a guaranteed outcome for future students. Swedish-language ability may broaden opportunities even where the degree itself is taught in English.