There are no tuition fees at public universities in Sweden. However, you will have to pay a small but compulsary registration fee (kåravgift, in Swedish) to the student union of your university. In general, the student union fee is around 300 SEK or 30€ per semester. Upon your payment of the student union fee, you will receive a student card (studentkort) that entitles you to receive discounts at, for example, the public transportation system or stores, receive student support or participate in many acitivities to facilitate your social integration at your university in Sweden. Be advised that without your valid studentkort, you can't take any exams at university in Sweden.
Although you don't have to pay tuition fees at public universities in Sweden, you will have to pay for your textbooks, accommodation and living expenses.
When will Sweden start charging tuition fees?
According to a proposal from the Swedish Government, students from outside the European Union or EEA (European Economic Area) will have to pay tuition fees as of the autumn semester 2011.
