How much is a PhD salary in Sweden?

Currently, the starting salary of a PhD student is 30000 Swedish Krona (SEK) per month which grows up per year and reach up to 34500 SEK per month.

Are PhD students employees in Sweden?

The Swedish government has changed the university law to ensure all doctoral candidates – except a few who are on scholarships – are made an employee of the university with a salary.

Is PhD salary taxable?

The Internal Revenue Service considers any portion of your PhD stipend that you received in exchange for services rendered, whether past, present, or future, to be taxable wages which you must report when you file your federal income tax return.

Is PhD funded in Sweden?

Fees and funding Doctoral programmes are free for EU, EEA and international (non EU) students. The same applies to application fees – you don’t need to pay these for a PhD in Sweden. You will need to cover your accommodation and living costs, but support may be available from your university to help with this.

What are Sweden’s tax rates?

Tax rates for individuals In Sweden, most people pay only local tax – ranging between 29.08 and 35.15 per cent depending on municipality – on their annual income. Earners above a certain income threshold set by the Tax Agency (link in Swedish) also pay 20 per cent state tax.

Can I stay in Sweden after PhD?

If you have lived in Sweden and had a residence permit for doctoral studies for a total of four years over the past seven years, and are in employment or self-employed in Sweden, you may be able to get a permanent residence permit.

What is a good salary for PhD?

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