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4 Best Science Universities in Sweden

Lund University tops our list of 4 Science universities in Sweden at #72 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come KTH Royal Institute of Technology (QS World #78) and Göteborg University (QS World #202). The universities on this list offer 4 matching courses between them.

4 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #72 (Lund University) to #202 (Göteborg University); 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

4 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 2 bachelor's and 2 master's. The usual length is Two-year programme (120 ECTS credits) and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (67% of courses with a stated intake). University College of Kristianstad offers the widest choice, with 1 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 Science?

Lund University (QS World #72), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (QS World #78) and Göteborg University (QS World #202) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Science 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 Science in Sweden?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Science course take in Sweden?

Most listed courses run Two-year programme (120 ECTS credits), with 4 years the next most common.

When do Science courses start in Sweden?

Fall is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Science courses in Sweden?

University College of Kristianstad, with 1, ahead of Göteborg University (1).

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