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Netherlands vs Sweden for Indian Students

A side-by-side comparison of studying in the Netherlands and Sweden: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.

  • Netherlands: median ₹60 lakh
  • Sweden: median ₹53 lakh
  • Sweden cheaper by ≈ ₹6.5 lakh
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Netherlands or Sweden: which is better for Indian students?

On our university data, Sweden is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹53 lakh versus ₹60 lakh in the Netherlands. After graduation, the Netherlands offers orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation, while Sweden offers residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.

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Netherlands vs Sweden

Median total cost
Netherlands: ₹60 lakh · Sweden: ₹53 lakh
Duration
Netherlands: 1–2 years · Sweden: 1–2 years
Intakes
Netherlands: September (main) · Sweden: Autumn (August/September

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Netherlands vs Sweden: the numbers

Netherlands vs Sweden: the numbers
ItemNetherlandsSweden
Universities on our list139
Median total cost (₹)₹60 lakh₹53 lakh
Lowest total costUvA — ₹56 lakhJönköping — ₹48 lakh
Tuition≈ €8,000 – €20,000 per year (bachelor's); ≈ €12,000 – €25,000 (master's)≈ SEK 80,000 – 200,000+ per year (≈ €7,000 – €18,000)
Living costs≈ €1,000 – €1,500 per month (Amsterdam and Utrecht are costliest)≈ SEK 9,000 – 12,000 per month; funds shown at the Migration Agency's monthly rate
Master's length1–2 years1–2 years
IntakesSeptember (main), February (selected programs)Autumn (August/September, main — apply October to January), spring (January)
Work during studyUp to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–AugustNo fixed weekly limit while you study, as long as studies progress
After graduationOrientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduationResidence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation

Our view

Which suits you?

Choose Netherlands if…

One of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees; Strong engineering, data, logistics and business programs.

Choose Sweden if…

English-taught master's programs with a strong research focus; Innovation-driven economy (tech, sustainability, life sciences).

Budget first

Sweden is about ₹6.5 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.

Career first

Compare post-study work: Netherlands (Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation) and Sweden (Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation).

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On our data, Sweden has the lower median total cost (₹53 lakh vs ₹60 lakh).

Netherlands: Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation. Sweden: Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation.

Netherlands: Up to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–August. Sweden: No fixed weekly limit while you study, as long as studies progress.

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