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SGH Warsaw School of Economics vs Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School

The SGH Warsaw School of Economics and Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

SGH Warsaw School of Economics versus Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School Master in Management, compared on ranking, tuition, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Metric SGH Warsaw School of Economics Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School
FT ranking 2025
QS ranking 2025
Tuition €9,600 (two years, €2,400/semester) No tuition for citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland; SEK 90,000 per academic year — SEK 180,000 across the two-year programme — for everyone else, on Stockholm University's published Humanities/Social Sciences/Law band, because the programme's own page publishes no figure of its own; plus a one-off SEK 900 national application fee
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Duration 2 years 2 years full-time (120 ECTS / four semesters) — autumn (late August) intake only
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International
Female
Location Warsaw, Poland Stockholm, Sweden

The short version

  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: SGH Warsaw School of Economics in Poland, Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School in Sweden.

Rankings and salary are only part of the decision — fit with your target career, location, language, and cost of living usually matter more. Read each program in full before deciding.

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Frequently asked

Which is more affordable, SGH Warsaw School of Economics or Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School?
Tuition is €9,600 (two years, €2,400/semester) at SGH Warsaw School of Economics and No tuition for citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland; SEK 90,000 per academic year — SEK 180,000 across the two-year programme — for everyone else, on Stockholm University's published Humanities/Social Sciences/Law band, because the programme's own page publishes no figure of its own; plus a one-off SEK 900 national application fee at Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Warsaw versus Stockholm, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for SGH Warsaw School of Economics or Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School?
SGH Warsaw School of Economics has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School generally expects a GMAT or GRE. Test policies change each cycle, so confirm the current requirement on each school's own admissions page before assuming you can skip it.
Should I choose SGH Warsaw School of Economics or Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Warsaw, Poland versus Stockholm, Sweden), the language of instruction, and your budget. Read both full profiles, weigh fit over a handful of ranking places, and if you are still torn, our admissions guide walks through building a shortlist you can defend.