Live & work in Skåne

Skåne is the optimum location for your business, your career and your life. Find out more about living, working in Sweden's dynamic southernmost region.

Why live in Skåne

Skåne is where contrasting elements merge into unique strengths. This is where rural Scandinavia meets urban Europe, and it’s a melting pot for citizens of the world. Here, newcomers and locals are forming an open, innovative, and ambitious region that’s far greater than the sum of its parts.

Life in Skåne

Grow your career in Skåne

There is a diverse range of key industries in Skåne: Advanced materials & manufacturing, Lifescience, Tech, Smart sustainable cities, and Food. Some have a long history here, while others are growing quickly. But they all create (directly or indirectly) many job opportunities for highly-skilled people.

Work in Skåne

How to move to Skåne

Discover the practical steps you will need to take to be able to become a resident in Sweden, or to be able to work here legally. There are basically three chronological steps anyone who wants to live and work in Skåne (or anywhere else in Sweden), needs to take before you can live and work here.

Move to Skåne

Key cities in Skåne

Skåne is home to some of the most vibrant, innovative and sustainable cities in Europe. Here, everything is close and almost everywhere – from urban areas and rolling countryside to historical landmarks, is accessible by bicycle.

Learn about the cities

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Study in Sweden for free

In Sweden, everyone has the right to a free education. Every child above the age of six must attend school, with free options for primary and upper secondary education. Swedish citizens and permanent residents, as well as EU citizens, can also attend university for free.

About the school system

Skåne in brief

Skåne's superpowers are our people, our mindset and our collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit. We think outside the box. That’s why our region is home to inventions like connections without wires (Bluetooth) or a kidney that works outside your body (dialysis machine).

Learn about Skåne

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6 reasons to choose Skåne

The southernmost part of Sweden is shaped by six cornerstones. These exceptional qualities set Skåne apart from other places in Sweden and makes it a very attractive place to live, work and do business.

Choose Skåne

Collaboration & innovation

We have a culture of openness and sharing. This, together with our knowledge, people, educational institutions and organisations is what makes us an innovation leader in Europe. We also invest in our region's innovation infrastructure to ensure businesses to connect with partners and customers globally.

Collaboration in Skåne