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

Known for giving the world iconic brands like Spotify, H&M, IKEA & Volvo, Sweden is home to over 2,500 Indian students, per the latest estimates of the Ministry of External Affairs, India. The reason behind it garnering so much attention can be alluded to a number of reasons: less visa issuance complexity, better affordability, better quality of life, growing job market, & stunning natural landscapes among other factors.

There are more than 20+ world class universities in Sweden, including three universities in the top 100 in the world, namely: Lund University. KTH Royal Institute of Technology & Uppsala University. 

The country offers two types of higher education institutions; 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 permission from the Swedish Higher Education Authority.

Universities in Sweden

Almost all recognized universities in Sweden offer quality, top-rated programs. The table below would give students more clarity about what to expect when it comes to Swedish institiutions:

Parameter	Statistics
No. of universities in Sweden	20+
Tuition fees	Up to INR 10 L: 16 Up to INR 40 L: 21
Top streams in Sweden	Art, Design & Media, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences
English language exams required	IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Entrance Exams	GMAT, GRE

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

Universities in Sweden

University	QS Rank 2026	Shiksha Ranking
KTH Royal Institute of Technology	#78	#60
Lund University	#72	#74
Uppsala University	#93	#89
Stockholm University	#147	#113
Chalmers University of Technology	#165	#140
University of Gothenburg	#202	#158
Linkoping University	#310	#194
Umea University	#401	#235

Best Universities in Sweden for Engineering

Here we have listed some of the best institutions in Sweden for Engineering. 

University	QS Rank 2025
KTH Royal Institute of Technology	#37
Chalmers University of Technology	#112
Lund University	#143
Uppsala University	#257
Linkoping University	#269
Stockholm University	#278
Lulea University	#451-500
University of Gothenburg	#501-550

Universities for Business Studies in Sweden

University	QS Rank 2025
Stockholm School of Economics	#71
Lund University	#151-200
Uppsala University	#251-300
Chalmers University of Technology	#301-350
KTH Royal Institute of Technology	#301-350
Stockholm University	#351-400
Linkoping University	#451-500
University of Gothenburg	#451-500

Best Universities in Sweden for Life Sciences & Medicine

Sweden has some of the finest medical and life sciences universities in the world. Here we list the top universities in Sweden for Medicine, globally.

University	QS Medicine Rank 2025
Karolinska Institutet	#10
Uppsala University	#81
Lund University	#102
University of Gothenburg	#132
Stockholm University	#170
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences	#211
Umea University	#284
KTH Royal Institute of Technology	#331
Linkoping University	#366

Why Study in Sweden

Apart from the quality of education, the Scandinavian culture and an excellent work-life balance are some key reasons which make Sweden the perfect country to pursue higher education.
Some other notable reasons include:

High Quality Education

Swedish Universities are known for their research intensive focus, investing a great chunk of money on R&D, with the view to solve complex real-world problems, in the process, creating job opportunities & upskilling its workforce.  

English taught programs

Many Swedish universities offer courses in the English language, & are improving the overalll pool of English taught courses, as the number of international students sweden continue to rise, year-on-year.

Beautiful nature & environment

The country boasts some of the most beautiful gifts of nature, the world has to offer, from, mountains & green parks to beaches & flower markets, Sweden has that range when it comes to places to hang out. 

Emphasis on Work-Life Balance

Sweden lays a major emphasis on work-life balance, with special frameworks designed to support students & employees alike. OECD states, only 1% of the overall working class are known to work long hours, while students are provided ample support in the form of counselling sessions, career support & platforms to find part & full time work opportunities as part of the university.

Work Permit

Students can apply for an extension of the Residence Permit, if they have completed their studies in Sweden. The permit allows you to look for jobs after studies. International students can also look to apply for the post-study work permit 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.

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 (INR 13,400) 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

Universities in Sweden offer a number of programs from undergraduate level to postgraduate level, from diplomas to certificate levels.

Top Courses	Count of Universities
MS	21
MSc	19
MBA/PGDM	18
BE/BTech	8
MA	8
BBA	7
MArch	4
BA	4
LLM	2

Admission Requirements for Top Universities in Sweden

Universities in Sweden 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 the universities in Sweden are:

• Completed Application form
• Have successfully completed upper secondary education
• English Proficiency
• A UG degree

Entrance Exams Accepted

The following test scores are deemed acceptable in the country:

Entrance Exam	Count of Universities
GRE	3
GMAT	3

English Language Requirements by the Universities in Sweden

The general English proficiency tests accepted in the country are given below:

English Language Exams	Count of Universities
IELTS	21
TOEFL	21
PTE	21

Cost of Studies

There are several factors, such as course, level of study, and lifestyle, which control the costs students can incur during their time in the country.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee varies from university to university.

First-Year Tuition Fee Range	Count of Universities
Max 10 Lakhs	16
Max 20 Lakhs	21
Max 30 Lakhs	21
Max 40 Lakhs	21

Cost of Living

Given below are the average costs of living:

Component	Monthly Cost (in SEK)	Monthly Cost (in INR)
Rent	SEK 4,700	INR 41.9 K
Food	SEK 2,700	INR 24.1 K
Local travel	SEK 550	INR 4.9 K
Phone/internet	SEK 400	INR 3.5 K
Miscellaneous	SEK 1,964	INR 17.5 K
TOTAL	SEK 10,314	INR 92.1 K

1 SEK = INR 8.93

Best Paying Jobs in Sweden

While the country is known for its work-life balance, most sectors also tend to pay employees well for their contributions. 
Some such job roles include:

Job	Average Salary (in SEK)	Average Salary (in INR)
Accountant	SEK 360,000	INR 32.1 L
Mechanical Engineer	SEK 441,496	INR 39.5 L
Graduate Research Assistant	SEK 288,000	INR 25.7 L
Software Engineer	SEK 493,538	INR 44.1 L
Legal Counsel	SEK 378,900	INR 33.8 L
Marketing Analyst	SEK 359,789	INR 32.1 L
Quality Assurance Manager	SEK 595,075	INR 53.2 L

1 SEK = INR 8.94

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.

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Akash Gaur10-10-2025 11:23