Tuition & Finances #
Tuition, Room, and Board #
Fall 2024–Spring 2025 #
Please note that figures for the Fall 2024–Spring 2025 academic year are based on a 10.8 exchange rate.
Single Semester (Fall 2024 or Spring 2025) #
Tuition | $25,145 |
Room | $8,165 |
Board | $1,890 |
Total | $35,200 |
Academic Year (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025) #
Tuition | $48,890 |
Room | $16,330 |
Board | $3,780 |
Total | $69,000 |
Fall 2025–Spring 2026 #
Please note that figures for the Fall 2025–Spring 2026 academic year are based on a 10.0 exchange rate.
Single Semester (Fall 2025 or Spring 2026) #
Tuition | $26,403 |
Room | $8,165 |
Board | $2,040 |
Total | $36,608 |
Academic Year (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026) #
Tuition | $51,350 |
Room | $16,330 |
Board | $4,080 |
Total | $71,760 |
What’s Included #
Arrival in Stockholm #
- Greeting at the airport by Program staff and transportation to your housing
- Welcome Kit with resources and information to help you get settled in Stockholm
- Weeklong orientation period with fun activities and helpful information
- Overnight trip to an island in Stockholm’s archipelago (a student favorite!)
Housing #
- The choice of a fully furnished studio apartment (including kitchen supplies, bed linens, towels, and a hair dryer) and a monthly food subsidy of 5100 SEK, OR
- A private, furnished room in a carefully-selected host family home, food for all meals except weekday lunches, and a monthly food subsidy of 2200 SEK
- Free laundry facilities in your apartment or host family home
- Insurance for your belongings
Student Life #
- Membership in the Student Association at SSE for access to social, academic, athletic, and professional clubs and events
- Group activities such as guided tours, sports events, the Royal Swedish Opera, guest speakers, and more
- Full-time Program Coordinator committed to enhancing student life
- The option to be matched with a Swedish contact family
- The option to apply for internships
- Student ID card for access to student discounts and events
Academics #
- High-quality liberal arts courses and the option to take a direct enrollment course at SSE
- All course books and literature, plus free printing for course-related materials
- Study visits related to your courses
- Access to student spaces at SSE
- An official Statement of Grades issued to your home school after the term is complete
- Academic counseling and support
Health and Wellness #
- Gym membership
- Health insurance tailored to students living abroad
- Access to our partner physicians, psychologists, psychiatrist, and counselor
- Support and advice on campus from our Stockholm staff
- 24/7 emergency support
Additional Expenses #
Fall 2024–Spring 2025 #
Required Expenses #
Residence permit application fee | 1500 Swedish krona |
This fee must be paid by debit or credit card when submitting your online application. Depending on the daily exchange rate, 1500 Swedish kronor (SEK) varies between approximately $140–145 USD; calculate the exact amount here. | |
Public transportation pass | $260 per semester |
This pass grants unlimited travel in Stockholm’s public transit system. As a courtesy, we purchase passes in advance so you can begin using public transit immediately. | |
Round trip flight to Stockholm, one stop | $675 (estimate) |
Round trip flight to Stockholm, non-stop | $925 (estimate) |
Please note that the Swedish Migration Agency has established a monthly financial support requirement of 2,865 Swedish kronor (SEK) per month. As part of the residence permit application, you must demonstrate that you meet this requirement. Please see the Residence Permit Guide.
Required Deposits #
Apartment deposit | $300 (refundable) |
Colby College Official Transcript Fee (If required by your school) #
Official transcript fee | $150 |
This fee is only required if your school requires an official transcript (see Grades & Transcripts) |
Optional Expenses #
Monthly personal expenses | $250 (estimate) |
Stockholm, like most capital cities, is expensive. This estimate is extremely variable as it depends on your lifestyle and personal consumption. It is possible to spend less given that the Program provides housing, a food subsidy, public transportation passes, gym access, health insurance, and optional activities. | |
Optional cultural excursion to the Island of Gotland (Fall) | $600 |
Optional cultural excursion to the Arctic Circle (Spring) | $675 |
Independent Study fee | $950 |
This course option is only offered to academic year students in their second semester (see Course Registration). |
Fall 2025–Spring 2026 #
Required Expenses #
Residence permit application fee | 1500 Swedish kronor |
This fee must be paid by debit or credit card when submitting your online application. Depending on the daily exchange rate, 1500 Swedish kronor (SEK) varies between approximately $140–145 USD; calculate the exact amount here. | |
Round trip flight to Stockholm, one stop | $675 (estimate) |
Round trip flight to Stockholm, non-stop | $925 (estimate) |
Please note that the Swedish Migration Agency has established a monthly financial support requirement of 2,865 Swedish kronor (SEK) per month. As part of the residence permit application, you must demonstrate that you meet this requirement. Please see the Residence Permit Guide.
Required Deposits #
Apartment deposit | $300 (refundable) |
Colby College Official Transcript Fee (If required by your school) #
Official transcript fee | $150 |
This fee is only required if your school requires an official transcript (see Grades & Transcripts) |
Optional Expenses #
Monthly personal expenses | $250 (estimate) |
Stockholm, like most capital cities, is expensive. This estimate is extremely variable as it depends on your lifestyle and personal consumption. It is possible to spend less given that the Program provides housing, a food subsidy, public transportation passes, gym access, health insurance, and optional activities. | |
Optional cultural excursion to the Island of Gotland (Fall) | $625 |
Optional cultural excursion to the Arctic Circle (Spring) | $700 |
Independent Study fee | $950 |
This course option is only offered to academic year students in their second semester (see Course Registration). |
Fee Waiver for Optional Excursions #
See Fee Waivers.
Payment Schedule #
Payment schedules vary by school, so please refer to the payment schedule provided upon your acceptance into the Program.
Withdrawal Policy #
The Swedish Program goes to work on each student’s housing placement upon enrollment and makes other financial commitments on behalf of enrolled students soon after receiving the initial tuition deposit. Therefore, there are financial penalties for withdrawal.
Payment schedules vary depending on the policy of your home institution. However, any student who withdraws is subject to the refund and penalty schedule below. Refunds beyond the amount and past the dates specified below will only be considered for reasons of health concerning the student or the student’s immediate family. Please ask your treating physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or similar to complete the Medical Withdrawal Form. Students who withdraw for such reasons may request to have their admission deferred to a subsequent semester.
Refund and Penalty Schedule #
Fall 2024–Spring 2025 #
Students who withdraw before departure will receive a full refund for the apartment deposit, transcript fee, and public transportation pass, assuming those costs have been paid. There are no refunds for the optional excursion fee(s).
Fall 2024 #
- Withdrawal before February 15: $400 refund of the initial deposit (assuming the deposit was paid before February 15).
- Withdrawal on or after February 15 but before May 1: no refund of the initial deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after May 1 but before July 1: 25% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after July 1 but before August 1: 50% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after August 1: No refund.
- Withdrawal after departure: No refund.
Spring 2025 #
- Withdrawal before September 15: $400 refund of the initial deposit (assuming the deposit was paid before September 15).
- Withdrawal on or after September 15 but before November 1: No refund of the initial deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after November 1 but before December 1: 25% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after December 1 but before January 1: 50% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after January 1: No refund.
- Withdrawal after departure: No refund.
Academic Year 2024–2025 #
- Withdrawal before February 15: $400 refund of the initial deposit (assuming the deposit was paid before February 15).
- Withdrawal on or after February 15 but before May 1: no refund of the initial deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after May 1 but before July 1: 25% of the total fall semester costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after July 1 but before August 1: 50% of the total fall semester costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after August 1: No refund of the fall semester costs.
- Withdrawal after departure: No refund of the fall semester costs.
- Withdrawal before October 1: Full refund for the total spring semester costs, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after November 1 but before December 1: 25% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after December 1 but before January 1: 50% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after January 1: No refund.
- Withdrawal after departure: No refund.
Fall 2025–Spring 2026 #
Students who withdraw before departure will receive a full refund for the apartment deposit and transcript fee, assuming those costs have been paid. There are no refunds for the optional excursion fee(s).
Fall 2025 #
- Withdrawal before February 15: $400 refund of the initial deposit (assuming the deposit was paid before February 15).
- Withdrawal on or after February 15 but before May 1: no refund of the initial deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after May 1 but before July 1: 25% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after July 1 but before August 1: 50% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after August 1: No refund.
- Withdrawal after departure: No refund.
Spring 2026 #
- Withdrawal before September 15: $400 refund of the initial deposit (assuming the deposit was paid before September 15).
- Withdrawal on or after September 15 but before November 1: No refund of the initial deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after November 1 but before December 1: 25% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after December 1 but before January 1: 50% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after January 1: No refund.
- Withdrawal after departure: No refund.
Academic Year 2025–2026 #
- Withdrawal before February 15: $400 refund of the initial deposit (assuming the deposit was paid before February 15).
- Withdrawal on or after February 15 but before May 1: no refund of the initial deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after May 1 but before July 1: 25% of the total fall semester costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after July 1 but before August 1: 50% of the total fall semester costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after August 1: No refund of the fall semester costs.
- Withdrawal after departure: No refund of the fall semester costs.
- Withdrawal before October 1: Full refund for the total spring semester costs, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after November 1 but before December 1: 25% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after December 1 but before January 1: 50% of the total costs (tuition, room and board) will be penalized, not including the deposit.
- Withdrawal on or after January 1: No refund.
- Withdrawal after departure: No refund.