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Stockholm University
Bachelor in Business Administration and Economics
Stockholm University
Course Overview
Stockholm University's Business Administration and Economics Bachelor is delivered through Stockholm Business School (SBS) — the Faculty of Social Sciences's business school — alongside the Department of Economics. While the more famous Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is the historic feeder for Swedish high finance, Stockholm University Business School is the larger, more accessible public-university alternative — and a credible Bachelor's at materially lower tuition (~SEK 140,000/year non-EU, LKR 4.48M/yr) than KTH IEM or Lund International Business.
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants — typically Commerce / Maths stream school-leavers and the children of Sri Lankan business families — choose Stockholm University Business and Economics for: 100% English-medium teaching from Year 1, central Stockholm campus access (Frescati), and direct exposure to Sweden's employer base (Spotify, Klarna, Ericsson, SEB, Handelsbanken, IKEA Group, H&M, Tetra Pak). The 3-year (180 ECTS) curriculum spans economics (microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics), accounting and finance, management, marketing, organisational theory, business law, plus a Bachelor's thesis. The Bachelor leads directly into Stockholm University's English-medium Master's portfolio (MSc Banking and Finance, MSc Business Analytics, MSc International Business). Sri Lankan returnees route into management trainee, finance, audit, and analytics roles at John Keells, MAS Holdings, Brandix, Hayleys, HSBC SL, Standard Chartered SL, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, and the Big Four Colombo.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (any stream) — must satisfy Stockholm University's specific area requirement for Mathematics and English.
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: 3 A-Levels at C or above (Mathematics required) plus 5 O-Level / GCSE passes including Mathematics and English.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 28+ points with Mathematics SL/HL.
- check_circle Application via universityadmissions.se — applications open mid-October, deadline January 15, application fee SEK 900.
- check_circle Motivation letter and certified transcripts uploaded to universityadmissions.se.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 5.5) — Swedish 'English 6' equivalent.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Programme is taught 100% in English — Swedish not required for the degree.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (SEK) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | SEK 140,000 | Rs. 4,480,000 |
| Living Expenses in Stockholm (12 months) | SEK 130,000 | Rs. 4,160,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & Health Insurance | SEK 14,000 | Rs. 448,000 |
| Books, Materials & Travel | SEK 9,000 | Rs. 288,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | SEK 293,000 | Rs. 9,376,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Stockholm University Business and Economics graduates qualify for Sweden's 12-month post-study residence permit to job-search, with conversion to a work permit (or EU Blue Card) at a qualifying offer. Major Stockholm employers: Spotify, Klarna, Ericsson, IKEA Group, H&M, SEB, Handelsbanken, Nordea, Swedbank, Tetra Pak Lund, Volvo Group (corporate functions in Stockholm), Truecaller, plus the Big Four Stockholm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) and McKinsey / BCG / Bain Stockholm. Median starting graduate salary SEK 30,000-SEK 38,000/month (LKR 960,000-1.22M/month). Sri Lankan returnees route into management trainee, finance, audit, and analytics roles at John Keells, MAS Holdings, Brandix, Hayleys, HSBC SL, Standard Chartered SL, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, and the Big Four Colombo.
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