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5 Best Economics & Public Policy Universities in Sweden

Of the 5 Economics & Public Policy universities in Sweden, Lund University ranks highest at #72 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Göteborg University (QS World #202) and Linköping University (QS World #310). The universities on this list offer 11 matching courses between them.

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QS World #202 #6 in Sweden Sweden
#202 QS World University Rankings 2026
#6 in Sweden

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #72 (Lund University) to #310 (Linköping University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Lund University has the largest research record in this group, with 22,970,423 citations and an h-index of 1,095.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 5 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Skåne (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Lund University, founded in 1666. Lund University is the largest, with 40,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 8 bachelor's, 2 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 3 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (73% of courses with a stated intake). Göteborg University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Sweden for Economics & Public Policy?

Lund University (QS World #72), Göteborg University (QS World #202) and Linköping University (QS World #310) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Economics & Public Policy in Sweden?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in Sweden?

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

When do Economics & Public Policy courses start in Sweden?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Economics & Public Policy courses in Sweden?

Göteborg University, with 4, ahead of Stockholm School of Economics (2).

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