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3 Best Master's Life Sciences Universities in Sweden

Lund University tops our list of 3 Master's Life Sciences universities in Sweden at #72 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. KTH Royal Institute of Technology (QS World #78) and University College of Kristianstad (#25 in Sweden) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 5 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #72 (Lund University) to #78 (KTH Royal Institute of Technology); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Lund University is cited most (22,970,423 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Skåne (1) and Stockholm (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

The usual length is 1–2 years and two-year master’s programme. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (60% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (40% of courses with a stated intake). University College of Kristianstad offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Lund University is the least expensive at USD 15,000 a year and KTH Royal Institute of Technology the most at USD 16,000; the middle of the range is about USD 16,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Sweden for Master's Life Sciences?

Lund University (QS World #72), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (QS World #78) and University College of Kristianstad (#25 in Sweden) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Life Sciences in Sweden?

Of those with published fees, Lund University is the least expensive at about USD 15,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Master's Life Sciences in Sweden?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with two-year master’s programme the next most common.

When do Master's Life Sciences courses start in Sweden?

Fall is the main intake — 60% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Life Sciences courses in Sweden?

University College of Kristianstad, with 2, ahead of KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2).

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