Sweden — university guide
The 48 universities in Sweden in 2026
An informative guide to the 48 higher education institutions in Sweden: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
48
Universities
33
Public
15
Private
#47
Best ranking
Karolinska Institute
77,362 SEK
Min bachelor fee
65
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Sweden
Based on the 23 universities in Sweden that published their fees.
Min77,362 SEKMax264,000 SEK
Universities in Sweden: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
33
Public universities
The public institutions in Sweden
33universities
15
Private universities
The private institutions in Sweden
15universities
15
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
15universities
23
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
23universities
48
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
48universities
65
Programs
Fields offered in Sweden
65programs
List of universities in Sweden in 2026
48 universities listedAcademy for Leadership and Theology
Private5 5 programs· Swedish private institute blending Christian theology with leadership training for churches and society.
Royal College of Music in Stockholm
Public3 3 programs· Sweden's oldest music academy, founded in 1771, training musicians and educators at the highest level.
Johannelund Theological College
Private6 6 programs· Private theological college in Uppsala, founded in 1862, training evangelical pastors and theologians.
University College Stockholm
Private9 9 programs· Private Stockholm college devoted to theology, human rights and philosophy.
Stockholm School of Economics
#71Private12 12 programs· Scandinavia's most prestigious business school, founded in 1909, training the elites of the Swedish economy.
Brunnsvik College of Music
Private2 2 programs· Swedish music school in Borlange, heir to the folk high school tradition, devoted to creative music making.
Gammelkroppa Forest School
Private3 3 programs· Sweden's smallest institute of higher education, nestled in the forests of Varmland, training forest technicians since 1943.
Swedish Defence University
Public9 9 programs· Swedish public university dedicated to defence, security and military sciences, based in Stockholm.
Beckmans College of Design
Private4 4 programs· Private Stockholm design school founded in 1939, training designers and fashion creators on an artistic basis.
GIH – The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
Public4 4 programs· Stockholm's public college dedicated to sport sciences, physical education and health, founded in 1813.
Erica Foundation
Private5 5 programs· Swedish private foundation devoted to children's mental health and training in child psychotherapy.
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Public11 11 programs· Swedish institute of technology in Karlskrona known for computing, telecommunications and sustainable development.
Karolinska Institute
#47Public8 8 programs· World-renowned medical institute in Stockholm, awarding the Nobel Prize in Medicine since 1901.
Newman Institute
Private6 6 programs· Small Jesuit institute in Uppsala devoted to theology, philosophy and the dialogue between faith and culture.
Stockholm Music Pedagogical Institute
Private3 3 programs· Private Stockholm institute dedicated to music pedagogy and the training of music teachers.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
#129Public20 20 programs· Sweden's largest technical university, founded in 1827, globally recognised for engineering research and innovation.
Royal Institute of Art
Public3 3 programs· Public art institution founded in 1735, offering fine art education on the island of Skeppsholmen in Stockholm.
Swedish Institute for Cognitive Psychotherapy
Private3 3 programs· Leading Swedish private institute for advanced training in cognitive behavioural psychotherapy (CBT).
Konstfack
Public5 5 programs· Sweden's largest university for arts, crafts and design, founded in 1844 and located in Stockholm.
SAPU, Stockholm Academy for Psychotherapy Education
Private4 4 programs· Private Stockholm institute specialized for 30 years in training psychotherapists.
Örebro University
#601Public14 14 programs· Modern central Swedish university known for psychology, health sciences and applied robotics research.
Umeå University
#768Public19 19 programs· Leading public university in northern Sweden since 1965, renowned for life sciences, design and innovative education.
Uppsala University
#130Public25 25 programs· Scandinavia's oldest university (1477), a symbol of academic excellence and a cradle of Nobel laureates.
University of Borås
Public9 9 programs· Swedish public university known for its unique programmes in textiles, library science, nursing and business development.