Common questions about studying at Malmö University
Yes. As an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, you can study at Malmö University without paying tuition fees - the same as Swedish students. You'll still need to cover living costs and, if required, show proof of funds.
Non-EU/EEA students pay tuition at Malmö University: roughly €12,800/year for Bachelor's programmes and €14,200/year for Master's programmes, on top of the SEK 900 application fee and a residence permit. See ODIN's international student guide at /international for the full breakdown.
Malmö University has around 24,000 students, of whom about 22% are international.
Malmö University offers 35+ programmes taught fully in English, alongside its Swedish-taught programmes.
Budget roughly SEK 8,500–11,000 per month for accommodation, food, and daily costs. Öresund region, moderate; cheaper than Copenhagen. This covers essentials but not travel or big one-off purchases.
No, Malmö University does not guarantee housing. Register with student housing providers as early as possible - queues in Swedish university cities can run for months.
Malmö University doesn't have traditional student nations, but student life is organised through student unions such as Malmö Student Union (MAH Student), which run social events, career fairs, and student services.
Based on applicant demand, the most popular programmes at Malmö University are Social Work, Nursing, Dentistry.
Malmö University is ranked #11 in ODIN's Swedish University Index, a composite ranking built specifically for students choosing a university in Sweden (see /methodology for how it's calculated).
The Malmö University profile is compiled from public sources we try to keep current. Always visit the official website and verify the data and content.
