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Top Universities in Sweden

Lund University leads the 398 universities in Sweden at #72 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. KTH Royal Institute of Technology (QS World #78) and Uppsala University (QS World #93) complete the top three.

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1Best overall
LU Lund University logo
QS World #72 #1 in Sweden Lund, Skåne, Sweden

Lund University

Public University · 20 courses

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SEK 135,000 – SEK 180,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1666Founded
40,000Students
8,000International
Admissions open
#72 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Sweden
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2Top pick
KT KTH Royal Institute of Technology logo
QS World #78 #2 in Sweden Stockholm, Sweden

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Public University · 17 courses

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SEK 145,000 – SEK 195,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1827Founded
13,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#78 QS World University Rankings 2026
#2 in Sweden
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7Ranked
SD School of Design and Crafts logo
QS World #202 #7 in Sweden Sweden

School of Design and Crafts

Public University · 0 courses

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#202 QS World University Rankings 2026
#7 in Sweden
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9Ranked
UU Umea University logo
QS World #401 #9 in Sweden Sweden

Umea University

Public University · 0 courses

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#401 QS World University Rankings 2026
#9 in Sweden
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10Ranked
KI Karolinska Institute Stockholm logo
#10 in Sweden Sweden

Karolinska Institute Stockholm

Public University · 12 courses

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#10 in Sweden · by research impact
33,690,732 citations · h-index 1,515
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12Ranked
LU Lulea University of Technology logo
#12 in Sweden Sweden

Lulea University of Technology

Public University · 0 courses

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#12 in Sweden · by research impact
1,437,830 citations · h-index 337
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13Ranked
ÖU Örebro University logo
#13 in Sweden Sweden

Örebro University

Public University · 0 courses

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#13 in Sweden · by research impact
1,101,749 citations · h-index 318
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15Ranked
MU Malmö University College logo
#15 in Sweden Sweden

Malmö University College

Public University · 0 courses

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#15 in Sweden · by research impact
484,249 citations · h-index 212
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16Ranked
KU Karlstad University logo
#16 in Sweden Sweden

Karlstad University

Public University · 0 courses

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#16 in Sweden · by research impact
472,382 citations · h-index 246
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17Ranked
MU Mid-Sweden University logo
#17 in Sweden Sweden

Mid-Sweden University

Public University · 0 courses

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#17 in Sweden · by research impact
435,407 citations · h-index 217
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18Ranked
MU Mälardalen University logo
#18 in Sweden Sweden

Mälardalen University

Public University · 0 courses

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#18 in Sweden · by research impact
390,486 citations · h-index 200
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19Ranked
UC University College of Borås logo
#19 in Sweden Sweden

University College of Borås

Public University · 0 courses

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19,500Students
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#19 in Sweden · by research impact
335,228 citations · h-index 197
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22Ranked
UC University College of Gävle logo
#22 in Sweden Sweden

University College of Gävle

Public University · 0 courses

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#22 in Sweden · by research impact
236,824 citations · h-index 175
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23Ranked
UC University College of Skövde logo
#23 in Sweden Sweden

University College of Skövde

Public University · 10 courses

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#23 in Sweden · by research impact
207,075 citations · h-index 165
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24Ranked
DU Dalarna University College logo
#24 in Sweden Sweden

Dalarna University College

Public University · 0 courses

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#24 in Sweden · by research impact
201,911 citations · h-index 152
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How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #72 (Lund University) to #401 (Umea University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Karolinska Institute Stockholm is cited most (33,690,732 citations). 6 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

35 are public and 1 private (97% public). By location, Stockholm (2), Skåne (1) and Uppsala (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Uppsala University, founded in 1477. Uppsala University is the largest, with 46,000 students.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 5 of these universities. Stockholm University is the least expensive at USD 13,000 a year and KTH Royal Institute of Technology the most at USD 16,000; the middle of the range is about USD 15,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Sweden?

Lund University (QS World #72), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (QS World #78) and Uppsala University (QS World #93) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university in Sweden?

Of those with published fees, Stockholm University is the least expensive at about USD 13,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many universities in Sweden are public?

35 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Sweden?

Most listed courses run 3 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Sweden?

Fall is the main intake — 93% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Sweden?

University College of Kristianstad, with 52, ahead of Göteborg University (50).

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