Living costs
Before you travel to Sweden it is very important that you have made arrangements for enough money to cover your tuition fees and living expenses. Please do not expect to find a part-time job to cover these costs.
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs. However an estimated cost of living per month for a student in Sweden could be:
Food: SEK 3.000
Accommodation: SEK 4.700
Course literature: SEK 600
Other: clothing, leisure, telephone etc.: SEK 2356
Total SEK approximate 10.656
NB! The maintenance requirement for people applying is at least 10.656 SEK per month. Please see updated information under "Requirements for receiving a visa for studies, research or as a doctoral exchange student" at Swedish Migration Agency.
You can find more information and examples of living costs on the Study in Sweden website.
Opening a bank account in Sweden
You can for example open a bank account at Sparbanken Skåne which is located very close to the campus. For opening a bank account you need the following documents:
- A valid ID/Passport
- A residence permit (if you are from a country not belonging to the EU)
- An admission letter from Kristianstad University
You also have to state the address of your accommodation in Sweden.
Payments for rent etc. are made via bank transfer. If you don't have an account, you can pay in cash at the bank or at the post office. Be aware that you will have to pay a fee.