Best universities in Sweden 2026

Discover the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and explore which universities in Sweden rank the highest.
This list reveals the best universities and colleges in France, according to the trusted THE World University Rankings 2026.
Universities across Sweden are scored in areas such as teaching, research and international outlook.
It uses a robust methodology, created by the in-house data team, that is relied upon by students, academics, policymakers and industry leaders worldwide.

December 11 2025

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.