Universities and Colleges in Sweden - Courses, Fees, Scholarships, Admission Requirements & Grades

About Universities in Sweden

Sweden is a country that is more than half covered in forest with twice the population of Norway. Stockholm, Goteborg, and Malmo are the biggest cities of Sweden. Sweden is known for its excellence in education & research and Nobel prizes.

Sweden has a total of 39 universities in total. In Sweden, there are two types of institutions of higher education; Universities and University Colleges. They sound similar but there is a very fine difference between them, a University can grant a degree in PhD, whereas, a University College can not without a granted permission from the Swedish Higher Education Authority.

Universities in Sweden

Almost all of the 39 universities of Sweden offer highly-ranked and top-rated programs. Sometimes it is hard to choose the best university for yourself.

Parameter	Statistics
No. of universities in Sweden	39
Tuition fees of universities in Sweden	Up to INR 10 L: 14 Universities Up to INR 40 L: 17 Universities
Top streams in Sweden	Art, Design & Media, Business, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
English language exams required	IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Entrance exams required	GMAT, GRE

Here’s all you need to know about Study in Sweden

Top Universities in Sweden

Sweden is home to some of the best and top-ranked universities in the world. Here we have given the list of top 10 globally ranked universities in Sweden.

University	QS World Ranking 2024	THE Ranking 2024
KTH Royal Institute of Technology	#73	#97
Lund University	#85	#106
Uppsala University	#105	#140
Stockholm University	#118	#185
Chalmers University of Technology	#129	#189
University of Gothenburg	#187	#201-250
Linkoping University	#268	#251-300
Umea University	#465	#401-500
Karolinska Institute	n/a	#50
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences	n/a	#301-350

Here’s a detailed information about Top-Ranked Universities in Sweden

Best Engineering Universities in Sweden

Sweden has some of the best engineering colleges in the world. Swedish universities are known for their excellence in academia and research. Here we have given the list of best engineering universities in Sweden.

University/College/Institute	QS Subject Ranking 2023
KTH Royal Institute of Technology	#44
Chalmers University of Technology	#117
Lund University	#129
Uppsala University	#237
Linkoping University	#244
Stockholm University	#301
Lulea University	#401-450

Best Management Universities in Sweden

Sweden has some of the best business schools in the world. Here we have listed some of the best business and management universities in Sweden.

University	QS Subject Ranking 2023
Stockholm School of Economics	#72
Lund University	#148
Uppsala University	#251-300
Linkoping University	#351-400
Stockholm University	#351-400
University of Gothenburg	#351-400

Best Life Sciences and Medicine Universities in Sweden

Sweden has some of the finest medical and life sciences universities in the world. Here we list the top medical Swedish universities in the world.

University	QS Subject Ranking 2023
Karolinska Institute	#10
Uppsala University	#77
Lund University	#89
University of Gothenburg	#94
Swedish University of Agriculture	#236
Umea University	#236
Stockholm University	#259
Linkoping University	#370
KTH Royal Institute of Technology	#501-520

Why Study in Sweden

Sweden is one of the top destinations for international students going abroad for higher education. Sweden offers an impeccable quality in higher education. The Scandinavian culture and an excellent work-life balance make Sweden the perfect country to pursue higher education.

Post-Study Work Permit

Students who have completed their higher education at the University of Sweden can apply for an extension of their Residence Permits to find suitable employment. Students can even apply for the same in order to explore the opportunity of starting their own enterprise. The extension is for a maximum of 6 months subject to a few conditions.

Part-time work options

The hard truth is, Sweden is expensive, not as expensive as Switzerland but in comparison to other European nations, it is quite expensive. However, there are various part-time jobs available for international students. International students can take up evening lectures, work in universities and public libraries, waiter/waitress etc.

Student Visa Fee in Sweden

International students applying to Swedish universities are required to apply for a residence permit or a Sweden study visa to enter Sweden for the purpose of study. The cost of a study visa for a Residence permit for study purposes in Sweden is SEK 1,500 per applicant. Typically, it takes around 90 days to process the visa applications, because, all the visa applications are sent to Sweden for evaluation.

Top Courses in Sweden

Swedish universities offer a number of programs from undergraduate level to postgraduate level, from diplomas to certificate levels.

Top Courses	Count of Universities
MS	17
MIM	15
BE/BTech	6
BBA	6
MA	6
March	4
BA	3
LLM	2
MFA	2
BJMC	2
BSc	1

Admission Requirements in Sweden

Swedish universities offers a wide array of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. International students applying for Swedish universities are required to meet both the course-specific and general admission requirements. The general admission requirements for Swedish universities are:

• Completed Application form
• Have successfully completed upper secondary education
• Proficient in English
• Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen)

Entrance Exams Accepted by universities in Sweden

International students applying for Swedish universities are required to submit the scores of the following tests.

Entrance Exam	Count of Universities
GRE	3
GMAT	3

English Language Requirements by universities in Sweden

For the courses taught in English, international students are required to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. Swedish universities accept the following English language tests.

English Language Exams	Count of Universities
IELTS	17
TOEFL	17
PTE	17

Cost of studying in Sweden

The cost of studying in Sweden will include the tuition fee and the accommodation cost. The cost of studying in Sweden will depend on various factors such as the type of course, level of study and your lifestyle.

Tuition Fee in Sweden

The tuition fee for international students will depend on the type of courses and level of study. The tuition fee will vary from university to university.

First-Year Tuition Fee Range	Count of Universities
Max 10 Lakhs	14
Max 20 Lakhs	17
Max 30 Lakhs	17
Max 40 Lakhs	17

Cost of Living in Sweden

Sweden is one of the most expensive countries to live in for international students. As compared to other European countries Sweden is very expensive and have high cost of living.

Particulars	Average Cost
Accommodation	345 – 670 EUR/month
Food	440 EUR/month
Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	76 EUR/month
Internet	28 EUR/month
Swedish Restaurant	11 - 23 EUR
3-Course Meal	47 - 76 EUR
Drink in a Bar	9 EUR
Books and other study materials	80 EUR/month
Social activities and entertainment	70 – 100 EUR/month
Health insurance	start at 30 EUR/month
Public transportation fares	77 EUR/month
Bicycle for transport	110 EUR

Scholarships in Sweden

There are a wide array of scholarships available to international students. Below we have given some of the most popular scholarships available to international students in Sweden.

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program	The Google Lime Scholarship
Support Scholarships for Young Women	Inlaks Scholarships

 Sweden has a total of 39 universities. Swedish universities are known to deliver a quality of education and highly ranked programs for international students. However, Sweden is very expensive in comparison to other European countries. 

Anurag Pal10-04-2023 17:59