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3 Best Master's Law Universities in Sweden

Stockholm University tops our list of 3 Master's Law universities in Sweden at #147 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University College of Kristianstad (#25 in Sweden) and World Maritime University (#29 in Sweden). The universities on this list offer 4 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Stockholm University at #147 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Stockholm University is cited most (12,863,751 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Stockholm (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Stockholm University, founded in 1878. Stockholm University is the largest, with 33,000 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Law (3) and Maritime Law (1). The usual length is 1–2 years and one-year. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University College of Kristianstad offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Law in Sweden?

Stockholm University (QS World #147), University College of Kristianstad (#25 in Sweden) and World Maritime University (#29 in Sweden) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Law in Sweden?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Law course take in Sweden?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with one-year the next most common.

When do Master's Law 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 Master's Law courses in Sweden?

University College of Kristianstad, with 2, ahead of World Maritime University (1).

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