This thesis delves into the migration experiences of sub-Saharan African women in Gävleborg and Dalarna Counties, Sweden, examining their challenges and opportunities in forging new lives. Using a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews, the study uncovers the experiences of a diverse group of women, providing insights into the complex interplay between migration, agency, and empowerment. The research examines how these women navigate obstacles through their agency achieving integration and empowerment. These women provide new perspectives on integration in another continent, encountering a multifaceted framework of work, education and racial discrimination challenges. Female agency is central in this study, becoming an example of empowerment and representing these women's ability to pursue autonomy through academic and professional pathways in search of a better life for themselves and future generations. After migration, women exhibit increased independence, awareness of their rights and capabilities and exposure to a wider range of opportunities.