Which is more affordable, Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School or TalTech School of Business and Governance?

Tuition is 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 and EUR 5,000 per year for EU/EEA and non-EU citizens alike — EUR 10,000 over the two years, on TalTech's 2026/2027 rate and the latest it publishes (no 2027/2028 schedule yet). Plus a EUR 100 application fee at TalTech School of Business and Governance. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Stockholm versus Tallinn, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.

Should I choose Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School or TalTech School of Business and Governance?

There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Stockholm, Sweden versus Tallinn, Estonia), 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.

Head to head

Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School vs TalTech School of Business and Governance

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

Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School versus TalTech School of Business and Governance Master in Management, compared on ranking, tuition, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Metric	Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School	TalTech School of Business and Governance
FT ranking 2025	—	—
QS ranking 2025	—	—
Tuition	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	EUR 5,000 per year for EU/EEA and non-EU citizens alike — EUR 10,000 over the two years, on TalTech's 2026/2027 rate and the latest it publishes (no 2027/2028 schedule yet). Plus a EUR 100 application fee
Median salary	—	—
Employment rate	—	—
GMAT range	—	—
Duration	2 years full-time (120 ECTS / four semesters) — autumn (late August) intake only	Two years full-time (120 ECTS, one autumn intake a year)
Class size	—	—
Average age	—	—
International	—	—
Female	—	—
Location	Stockholm, Sweden	Tallinn, Estonia

The short version

Geographically they are a different bet entirely: Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School in Sweden, TalTech School of Business and Governance in Estonia.

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, Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School or TalTech School of Business and Governance? Tuition is 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 and EUR 5,000 per year for EU/EEA and non-EU citizens alike — EUR 10,000 over the two years, on TalTech's 2026/2027 rate and the latest it publishes (no 2027/2028 schedule yet). Plus a EUR 100 application fee at TalTech School of Business and Governance. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Stockholm versus Tallinn, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.: Tuition is 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 and EUR 5,000 per year for EU/EEA and non-EU citizens alike — EUR 10,000 over the two years, on TalTech's 2026/2027 rate and the latest it publishes (no 2027/2028 schedule yet). Plus a EUR 100 application fee at TalTech School of Business and Governance. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Stockholm versus Tallinn, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Should I choose Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School or TalTech School of Business and Governance? There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Stockholm, Sweden versus Tallinn, Estonia), 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.: There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Stockholm, Sweden versus Tallinn, Estonia), 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.