33 public universities in Sweden in 2026
The public universities in Sweden offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
33 public universities
Sweden has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Royal College of Music in Stockholm
Sweden's oldest music academy, founded in 1771, training musicians and educators at the highest level.
Swedish Defence University
Swedish public university dedicated to defence, security and military sciences, based in Stockholm.
GIH – The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
Stockholm's public college dedicated to sport sciences, physical education and health, founded in 1813.
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Swedish institute of technology in Karlskrona known for computing, telecommunications and sustainable development.
Karolinska Institute
World-renowned medical institute in Stockholm, awarding the Nobel Prize in Medicine since 1901.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Sweden's largest technical university, founded in 1827, globally recognised for engineering research and innovation.
Royal Institute of Art
Public art institution founded in 1735, offering fine art education on the island of Skeppsholmen in Stockholm.
Konstfack
Sweden's largest university for arts, crafts and design, founded in 1844 and located in Stockholm.
Örebro University
Modern central Swedish university known for psychology, health sciences and applied robotics research.
Umeå University
Leading public university in northern Sweden since 1965, renowned for life sciences, design and innovative education.
Uppsala University
Scandinavia's oldest university (1477), a symbol of academic excellence and a cradle of Nobel laureates.
University of Borås
Swedish public university known for its unique programmes in textiles, library science, nursing and business development.
Dalarna University
University in Falun and Borlänge known for tourism, renewable energy and high-quality distance education.
University of Gävle
Public university in the Baltic coastal town of Gavle, known for architecture, built environment and life sciences.
University of Gothenburg
One of Sweden's largest universities, excelling in life sciences, arts, social sciences and business in Gothenburg.
Halmstad University
Inovation-driven Swedish university known for computer science, electrical engineering, health and sport sciences.
Jönköping University
Swedish university known for its strong entrepreneurial profile and its schools of business, engineering, health and education.
Karlstad University
Public university in Värmland known for research on services, computer science and fibre and pulp technology.
Kristianstad University
Public university in southern Sweden known for nursing, sport sciences and sustainable management education.
University West
Public university in Trollhattan, a Swedish pioneer of work-integrated learning.
Linköping University
Pioneering Swedish university renowned for interdisciplinary research in computing, medicine and education sciences.
Lund University
Founded in 1666, one of Scandinavia's most prestigious universities, combining academic excellence with unique student life.
Malmö University
Urban, multicultural university in Malmö committed to diversity, applied social sciences, media and health education.
University of Skövde
Public university in Skovde, known for its programmes in informatics, information systems and life sciences.