Stockholm School of Economics
Stockholm, Sweden
Quick facts
- World rank
- #601
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Students
- 4,600
- International students
- 35%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1909
Overview
The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is a leading private business school in Europe, based in Stockholm, Sweden. It is renowned for its strong ties to the business community and consistently ranks as the top business school in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Accounting
- Management
- International Business
- Retail Management
- Public Policy
- Business Innovation
Accreditation: EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) / EFMD
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- August 2027
- Application deadlines
- January 15
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
SEK 120,000 – SEK 700,000 / year
From about $11,400 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
EU/EEA/Swiss/Ukrainian citizens pay no tuition fees. Non-EU/EEA citizens pay SEK 120,000 per year for BSc programs (SEK 360,000 total) and SEK 180,000 per year for MSc programs (SEK 360,000 total). PhD programs are free of charge with a scholarship of SEK 26,000/month. Executive MBA: SEK 645,000 excl. VAT. Nordic Defense MBA: SEK 700,000 excl. VAT.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc in Business and Economics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | SEK 120,000 / year | Varies | — |
| BSc in Retail Management (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | SEK 120,000 / year | Varies | — |
| MSc in Accounting, Valuation and Financial Management (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | SEK 180,000 / year | Varies | — |
| MSc in Business Innovation (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | SEK 180,000 / year | Varies | — |
| MSc in Economics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | SEK 180,000 / year | Varies | — |
| MSc in Finance (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | SEK 180,000 / year | Varies | — |
| MSc in International Business (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | SEK 180,000 / year | Varies | — |
| MSc in Public Policy (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | SEK 180,000 / year | Varies | — |
| PhD in Business Administration (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD in Economics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD in Finance (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| SSE MBA Executive Format (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | — | SEK 645,000 / total | Varies | — |
| SSE Nordic Defense MBA (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | — | SEK 700,000 / total | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.