ConsideringCould Sweden work for me?
Student mobility intelligence
Know what it takes
before you land.
Landa helps international students assess their readiness, understand the realities of moving, and prepare for studying and settling in Sweden.
PreparingWhat should I have in place?
SettlingHow do I build a life here?
Format8 focused questions
Model7 readiness dimensions
TimeAbout 5 minutes
OutcomeA personalised profile
A clearer view before
a consequential move.
A university offer is only one part of the decision. Landa helps non-EU international students examine the financial, language, employment, location and personal factors that influence whether studying and settling in Sweden is realistic for them.
Finances
Financial reality
Understand how tuition security and your living-cost buffer shape the move.
Conditions
Life and work conditions
Consider language, location, course demand and the realities of finding work.
Preparation
Practical preparation
Turn your profile into concrete preparation steps and trusted resources.
How it works
From questions to a clearer plan.
A short assessment turns the realities of your situation into a profile you can act on.
Share your situation
Answer eight focused questions about your plans, resources and circumstances.
Get your readiness profile
Receive a score and a concise view of your strengths, risks and recommendations.
Plan your next steps
Use your profile and Landa's resources to prepare with clearer expectations.
Grounded in lived experience
Built from conditions people have actually navigated.
The readiness model brings together seven connected dimensions calibrated through the judgments of international students and graduates with direct experience of Sweden. No single factor acts as a verdict; the value comes from seeing how the conditions work together.
Ready for a clearer view?
Begin the assessment in about five minutes and receive a personalised readiness profile.
Privacy and independence
Assessment responses may be stored to improve Landa and are not shared with third parties. Landa is independent and is not affiliated with Swedish authorities or universities.
Decision support, not a verdict
Landa cannot predict outcomes and should not be the sole basis for a mobility decision. Use it alongside official information, lived advice and your own judgment.
Sweden readiness assessment
Start with where you are.
Answer honestly. There are no right answers, only a clearer picture of your current situation.
There are a few questions left.
Complete the highlighted fields to generate your readiness profile.
01
This helps us interpret tuition coverage and the time available to settle.
02
How is your tuition covered?
Consider scholarships, personal savings and family support.
03
How open are you to learning Swedish?
Language willingness can shape both employment and integration.
04
Location affects housing, networks and employment conditions.
05
How much have you saved for living costs?
Include rent, food, transport and daily expenses after arrival.
06
Select the closest related field if yours is not listed.
07
What is your situation regarding a partner?
A partner's circumstances may affect the household's financial position.
08
How would you describe your conviction?
Choose the answer that best reflects how you feel now.
Your readiness summary
A clearer view of where you stand.
A concise view of your current alignment. Request the full detailed report by email and have a copy to keep.
Generating your personalised profile...
Full report
Get the full report in your inbox.
Receive detailed strengths, areas of risk, recommendations and a closing reflection in a report you can keep.
Practical support
Trusted information for the
move ahead.
Official channels, employment guidance and everyday resources for international students navigating Sweden.
Everything in one practical place.
Use these links as a starting point and always confirm time-sensitive information directly with official sources.
Start here
Official channels
- Swedish Migration AgencyResidence permits, work permits and immigration information
- Study in SwedenOfficial guidance for studying and living in Sweden
- University AdmissionsApplications and admission information
- CSN — Student FinanceStudent loan and grant information
Work
Jobs and occupation
- ArbetsförmedlingenSweden's public employment service
- Occupation Shortage ListFields with documented labour shortages
- LinkedIn Jobs — SwedenRoles across sectors and Swedish cities
- The Local — Sweden JobsEnglish-language job listings
Learn
Language
- SFIFree Swedish language education for eligible residents
- Duolingo SwedishBegin learning before arrival
- FolkuniversitetetSwedish and adult education courses
Connect
Community and support
- InterNations SwedenInternational community network
- The Local SwedenEnglish-language news and practical guides
- Living in Sweden by HannahCommunity support for Africans moving to Sweden
Settle
Housing
- Blocket BostadProperty and rental listings across Sweden
- Student Housing SwedenStudent-focused housing by city
- Living in SwedenPractical information on housing and daily life
Wellbeing
Healthcare and insurance
- 1177 VårdguidenNational healthcare guidance in English
- FörsäkringskassanSwedish social insurance information
- Studenthälsa.seStudent wellbeing guidance and support
Links are provided for convenience. Always verify information directly with official sources.
About Landa
Built for clearer mobility decisions.
A decision-support service grounded in the realities international students navigate before and after arriving in Sweden.
The idea
A more honest view of what it takes to settle.
Many international students make consequential mobility decisions with guidance that is either generic, overly optimistic, overly pessimistic, or focused only on admission.
Landa brings financial, employment, language, location and personal conditions into one structured reflection. It does not decide for someone; it helps them see their current position more clearly.
The readiness model
Seven connected dimensions.
The model was calibrated through the judgments of international students and graduates with direct experience of Sweden. No single factor acts as a verdict.
Tuition security 27%
How fully tuition is funded at the point of entry.
Language willingness 17%
Openness to learning Swedish as part of settling.
City 16%
Employment and living conditions in the study location.
Living-cost buffer 13.5%
Financial runway for rent, food and everyday expenses.
Course marketability 11.5%
Demand for the field within Sweden's labour market.
Working partner 8%
Whether a working partner may support the household.
Personal conviction 7%
Clarity and confidence behind the mobility decision.
Designed with clear boundaries.
Limitations
A model cannot hold a whole life.
Landa cannot account for every network, family circumstance, professional history or personal quality. The profile is a starting point for reflection, not a verdict.
Privacy and data
Useful insight without exposure.
Assessment responses may be stored to improve Landa and understand how the service is used. They are not shared with third parties or used to identify people individually.
What's coming
Sweden is the starting point.
Landa is being shaped toward a multi-country mobility platform, with each assessment calibrated to local realities and lived experience.
Behind Landa
Built from lived experience.
Dare Abinde is a product designer and an international student in Sweden. Landa grew from the desire to make consequential mobility decisions more informed and less isolating.