Head to head
Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School vs University of Gothenburg
The Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School and University of Gothenburg Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
| Metric | Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School | University of Gothenburg |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No tuition for EU/EEA citizens (and Swedish residence-permit holders); 192,000 SEK total (48,000 SEK per semester) for non-EU/EEA students — a two-year, English-taught MSc at a Triple-Crown Swedish business school |
| Median salary | — | — |
| Employment rate | — | — |
| GMAT range | — | — |
| Duration | 2 years full-time (120 ECTS / four semesters) — autumn (late August) intake only | 2 years full-time (120 ECTS) / August intake |
| Class size | — | — |
| Average age | — | — |
| International | — | — |
| Female | — | — |
| Location | Stockholm, Sweden | Gothenburg, Sweden |
The short version
- On tuition, Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School is the more affordable option at 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.
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 University of Gothenburg?
- 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 No tuition for EU/EEA citizens (and Swedish residence-permit holders); 192,000 SEK total (48,000 SEK per semester) for non-EU/EEA students — a two-year, English-taught MSc at a Triple-Crown Swedish business school at University of Gothenburg. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Stockholm versus Gothenburg, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School or University of Gothenburg?
- Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School generally expects a GMAT or GRE; University of Gothenburg has an admission route that does not require 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 Stockholm University, Stockholm Business School or University of Gothenburg?
- There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Stockholm, Sweden versus Gothenburg, 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.