Why studying in Sweden
Sweden’s education system is ranked on the top of the world. Uppsala university is the oldest university in the Nordic countries. Sweden’s most populations can be found in the cities of Uppsala and Lund. Official language of Sweden is Swedish and second in the world that uses English as a second language. Famous furniture retailer IKEA shows Swedish design and traditions
QS World University Rankings 2021 - Top Universities in Sweden
Sweden Rank | World Rank | University |
1 | 50 | Karolinska Institute |
2 | =97 | KTH Royal Institute of Technology |
3 | =106 | Lund University |
4 | =140 | Uppsala University |
5 | =185 | Stockholm University |
6 | 189 | Chalmers University of Technology |
7 | 201-250 | University of Gothenburg |
8 | 251-300 | Linköping University |
9 | 301-350 | Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences |
10 | 401-500 | Umeå University |
1. Karolinska Institute
This university also known as Royal Caroline Institute, it is a research-led medical university in the urban area of Sweden and this university is the third oldest in Sweden. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is given out by the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute. The university was established in 1810 on the island of Kungshomen with the motto of “To improve human health”. Later the university campus was moved to Solna.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Masters degree
- Freestanding course
- Exchange studies
- Doctoral education
- Professional education
2. KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden, established in 1827 as Institute of technology and later in 1877 university got the current name. This university is a public research university with the motto of “Science and Art”. KTH mainly focused on research and education in engineering and technology. In and around Stockholm KTH has five schools and four campuses. According to the recent university ranking KTH ranked 73rd among all universities in the world.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Masters degree
- Exchange studies
- Doctoral education
3. Lund University
Lund university is the oldest university in Northern Europe and it is a public research university located in the city of Lund in SWedish province of Scania. The university was officially founded in 1666 after Sweden won the Scania from Denmark in 1658, but its roots go back to 1425. The motto of the university is on the logo of the university “Prepared for both”. MAX IV and European Spallation Source are the two major research works in Lund University.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Masters degree
- Exchange studies
- Doctoral education
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Graduate programs
4. Uppsala University
It is the oldest university in Sweden and Nordic countries still in operation and it is a public research university established in 1477. Uppsala belongs to the Coimbra group of European universities and according to the ranking it has been ranked among the world’s top 100 best universities. Uppsala has strong historic culture and buildings, still its continuing presence in the university.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Masters degree
- Freestanding course
- Exchange studies
- Doctoral education
5. Stockholm University
This university was founded in 1878 as a college and university status since 1960 making it the fourth oldest university in Sweden. It is a public research university with the mission of teaching and research anchored in society at large in Stockholm, sweden. It is one of the largest universities in Scandinavia. Four bachelor program offers from the university are taught in English and also the university offers a chance to participate in an exchange program in the third year of the bachelor program.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Masters degree
- Research program
- Exchange studies
6. Chalmers University of Technology
Chalmers University of Technology, also referred to as Chalmers, founded in 1829 is a private research university located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Chalmers mainly focuses on engineering and science and also offers research and education in shipping, architecture and management. This university has consistently been in the world’s top 100 universities list in engineering and technology. There are just three universities named after people in Sweden, including this university.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Masters degree
- Doctoral degree
- Continuing professional development
- Exchange studies
- Free Standing courses
7. University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden and this university is in Gothenburg city. This university was established in 1891 and it is considered as the third oldest of the current Swedish universities and it is one of the largest universities in the Nordic countries. The motto of the university is “Renew our heritage and pass it on renewed”. This university is the one of the four largest international research universities in Sweden.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Masters degree
- Doctoral degree
8. Linköping University (LiU)
This university is one of Sweden’s largest academic institutions originally established in 1969 and got university status in 1975. It is a public research university based in Linköping, Sweden. Arts and Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, Educational Sciences, and Science and Engineering comprise its four departments.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Masters degree
9. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
This university is a public research university established in 1977 in Sweden. The main campus is in Ultana, Sweden. In 2001 SLU collaborated with the Euroleague for Life Sciences as the founding member. Motto of the university is “Science and Education for Sustainable Life”. According to the recent ranking SLU places 3rd in Agriculture and 25th in Veterinary Science.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Masters degree
- Doctoral education
- Professional development
10. Umeå University
This university is in the mid-northern part of Sweden and it is a public research university located in Umeå, Sweden. This university was established in 1965 and this university is the fifth oldest university in Sweden. At first the university was famous in the studies related to the genome of the poplar tree and Norway Spruces. This university is also known for its studies and highly ranked Institute of Design.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Masters degree
- Research program
