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6 Best Public Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Sweden

Of the 6 Public Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Sweden, Lund University ranks highest at #72 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Göteborg University (QS World #202) and Linköping University (QS World #310). The universities on this list offer 42 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
4Ranked
KI Karolinska Institute Stockholm logo
#10 in Sweden Sweden
#10 in Sweden · by research impact
30,957,706 citations · h-index 1,451
5Ranked
UC University College of Skövde logo
#23 in Sweden Sweden
#23 in Sweden · by research impact
207,193 citations · h-index 164
6Ranked
UC University College of Kristianstad logo
#25 in Sweden Sweden
#25 in Sweden · by research impact
174,699 citations · h-index 168

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. Karolinska Institute Stockholm has the largest research record in this group, with 30,957,706 citations and an h-index of 1,451.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 25 bachelor's, 13 master's, 2 diploma and 1 foundation. 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 (93% of courses with a stated intake). Göteborg University offers the widest choice, with 16 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Medicine & Health Sciences in Sweden?

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 Public Medicine & Health Sciences in Sweden?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Sweden?

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

When do Public Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Public Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Sweden?

Göteborg University, with 16, ahead of University College of Kristianstad (10).

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