Best Programs in Sweden
There are 4 programs in Sweden, spread across 571 universities, typically lasting 3 years. Courses from Lund University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Uppsala University come first, because those universities rank highest.
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How these courses 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. The rest are ordered by research impact. Karolinska Institute Stockholm has the largest research record in this group, with 33,690,732 citations and an h-index of 1,515. 6 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Levels, lengths and start dates
By level: 132 bachelor's, 96 master's, 6 phd / doctorate and 5 diploma. The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (37), Education (26), Arts, Design & Architecture (19) and Business & Management (18). The usual length is 3 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (93% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (77% of courses with a stated intake). University College of Kristianstad offers the widest choice, with 52 of these courses.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best university 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 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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