Sweden

Universities in Sweden

Sweden has 16 universities and higher education institutions. The highest-ranked institution is Uppsala University, placed #123 in the QS World University Rankings. The oldest institution, Uppsala University, was founded in 1477. Universities are distributed across 10 cities, with the highest concentration in Stockholm.

16
Total
0
Public
0
Private
1
QS Ranked

Top-Ranked Universities

QS RankUniversity
#123Uppsala University

Universities by City

Stockholm
3 universities
Uppsala
2 universities
Göteborg
2 universities
Other
2 universities
Linköping
1 universities
Luleå
1 universities
Malmö
1 universities
Sundsvall
1 universities
Örebro
1 universities
Umeå
1 universities
Växjö
1 universities

All Universities

#University
1Uppsala University
2Chalmers University of Technology
3IIIEE
4Karolinska Institutet
5Konstfack
6Linköping University
7Luleå University of Technology
8Malmö University
9Mid Sweden University
10Nordic Summer University
11Örebro University
12Royal Institute of Technology
13Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
14Umeå University
15University of Gothenburg
16Växjö University

Higher Education in Sweden

Sweden's higher education system encompasses 16 institutions. 1 institution appears in the QS World University Rankings. The country's oldest institution of higher learning dates back to 1477. Universities are present in 10 different cities across the country, providing broad geographic access to higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are in Sweden?

Sweden has 16 universities and higher education institutions.

What is the top university in Sweden?

Uppsala University, ranked #123 in the QS World University Rankings is among the most notable institutions in Sweden.

Which city in Sweden has the most universities?

Stockholm has the highest concentration of universities in Sweden.

What is the oldest university in Sweden?

Uppsala University, founded in 1477, is the oldest higher education institution in Sweden.