Top universities in Sweden 2026
| Sweden rank 2026 | WUR Rank 2026 | University | Overall | Teaching | Research Environment | Research Quality | Industry | International Outlook |
| 1 | 53 | Karolinska Institute | 75 | 59.6 | 66 | 95.5 | 94.7 | 77.8 |
| 2 | 95 | Lund University | 66.6 | 49.1 | 56.7 | 85.7 | 99.7 | 79.2 |
| 3 | 98 | KTH Royal Institute of Technology | 66.3 | 51.1 | 57.3 | 79.7 | 97.2 | 90.5 |
| 4 | 128 | Uppsala University | 63.5 | 47.4 | 54.9 | 81.3 | 95 | 71.5 |
| =5 | 201–250 | Chalmers University of Technology | 56.4–58.6 | 42.6 | 45.9 | 71.2 | 97.1 | 76.7 |
| =5 | 201–250 | Linköping University | 56.4–58.6 | 31.1 | 40.4 | 89.1 | 96.8 | 70.3 |
| =5 | 201–250 | Stockholm University | 56.4–58.6 | 33.5 | 48.4 | 87.2 | 66.1 | 76.5 |
| =5 | 201–250 | University of Gothenburg | 56.4–58.6 | 34.8 | 43.2 | 91.1 | 78.8 | 62.7 |
| 9 | 351–400 | Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences | 49.9–51.5 | 35.5 | 34.8 | 76 | 87.8 | 53.8 |
| 10 | 401–500 | Umeå University | 46.2–49.8 | 30 | 33.1 | 80.2 | 63.2 | 62.1 |
| 11 | 601–800 | Örebro University | 39.0–43.5 | 19.3 | 25.2 | 78.3 | 50.5 | 54.4 |
| =12 | 801–1000 | Halmstad University | 35.5–38.9 | 20.4 | 16.7 | 64.8 | 29 | 68 |
| =12 | 801–1000 | Jönköping University | 35.5–38.9 | 21 | 22.4 | 65.5 | 37 | 66.9 |
Key insights into the Sweden University Ranking 2026
- Some 13 universities from Sweden are ranked in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
- Karolinska Institute is the top ranked university in Sweden. The institution ranks highly for medical and healthcare related programmes.
- Lund University moves up one place to take the second place position. It is located in the city of Lund.
- Some of the universities ranked in the Sweden University Rankings are specialist universities such as the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the Chalmers University of Technology.
How to choose a university in Sweden
To study in Sweden as an international student, you will have to apply through the Swedish admissions website with an application form, evidence of your eligibility and proficiency in English and be able to meet the entry requirements of the relevant course. You can apply to a maximum of four bachelor’s programmes. Ensure you consult the individual universities for application procedures and deadlines.
The deadline to apply for autumn places on Swedish undergraduate programmes is January of that year and selection happens in March. So for those finishing their secondary school studies, many places will be taken by the time you get your results – although you may be offered a place if there is still availability.
The table for the best universities in Sweden was derived from data collected for the THE World University Rankings. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics: research environment, teaching (the learning environment), research quality, industry, and international outlook. For more insight and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page. Use the Sweden university ranking table above to explore the right institution for you.
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