Erasmus Experience in Stockholm, Sweden by Koen

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Why did you choose to go to Stockholm, Sweden?

High quality eduction and research.

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

6 months, 380euro/month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Stockholm?

Working hard through the week, a lot of free time enjoying with friends in the weekends.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Stockholm to other students?

I recommend KTH (Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm).

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What is the food like?

Diverse, a lot of affordable restaurants with international kitchens. Main dishes of Swedes themselves are fish- and potatodishes.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Stockholm?

Yes, I subscribed myself to an accomodation-site for 20krones/week.

How much does it cost to live in Stockholm?

4000-5000 Krones for a furnished room in a corridor, up to 8000 krones for an apartment for yourself.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

Language courses are available, as well as studies 100% in English. The language is hard to understand when you are not from Scandinavia, the Baltics, Germany or the Netherlands. If you are you will be okay.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Stockholm from your city?

Flying by Ryanair to Bromma airport (1h from Stockholm Centre by shuttlebus) is the cheapest one. Most convenient one is flying to Arlanda airport (20 min by high-speed train).

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Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Stockholm?

There are a lot of bars in the old town (Gamlastan) that are open till about 3. 00 AM. Bars in the rest of the city often close at 0. 00 or 1. 00 AM.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Stockholm?

Go to places where you see Swedes going in, they have a good taste regarding food!

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The archipelago is a must-see, as well as the Vasa-museet. Always show your studentcard, they often have good prices for students.

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Stockholm in the future?

Be sure to start early with finding a room, it is really hard. You should also be aware that shops have a large price difference. For example a hairdresser: I have seen one for 100 Krones and one for 500 Krones.