Top 5 worldwide (UN HDI).
Highly popular for English-taught programs in STEM and design.
Lund University, KTH, and Uppsala in QS Top 200
No statutory minimum; average salary ≈ SEK 38 000/month (Statistics Sweden).
SEK 12 000–18 000 in urban centres
Yes — graduates may apply for a 12-month job-seeker residence permit
Yes — after 4 years of work or study residence.
Yes — dependents may join and spouses qualify for an open work permit.
Citizenship eligible after 5 years; Swedish passport ranks top 5 globally.
