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5 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Sweden

Lund University tops our list of 5 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Sweden at #72 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Göteborg University (QS World #202) and Linköping University (QS World #310) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 12 matching courses between them.

5 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
LU Lund University logo
QS World #72 #1 in Sweden Lund, Skåne, Sweden

Lund University

Public University · 3 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

SEK 135,000 – SEK 180,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1666Founded
40,000Students
8,000International
Admissions open
#72 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Sweden
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2Top pick
GU Göteborg University logo
QS World #202 #6 in Sweden Sweden

Göteborg University

Public University · 5 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
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—International
Admissions open
#202 QS World University Rankings 2026
#6 in Sweden
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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. Lund University has the largest research record in this group, with 22,970,423 citations and an h-index of 1,095.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 5 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: 8 bachelor's and 4 master's. The usual length is 3 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (75% of courses with a stated intake). Göteborg University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology in Sweden?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Sweden?

Most listed courses run 3 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Sweden?

Göteborg University, with 5, ahead of Lund University (3).

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