There is a large variety of institutions of higher education for you to choose from — from small, specialized foundations to multi-faculty universities. Your studies can range from traditional academic subjects to professional training and education in arts and music. While most are run by the state, the few private establishments in Sweden have the same entrance requirements, comply with the same general conditions as the state institutions and confer degrees at the same level.



If you want to browse through the different institutions of higher education in Sweden you can look at this list as well as see them located on a map of Sweden.

Once you have decided what field you would like to study, you need to find schools that cater to your interests. Certain institutions specialize in specific fields of study and can therefore offer opportunities not available elsewhere. Here are lists of schools specializing in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, fine arts, technology, dentistry/odontology, medicine and psychology.

The availability of student accommodation can also be a factor in your choice; some parts of Sweden have chronic student housing shortages. The availability and standards of other facilities — computers, laboratories and lecture halls — are generally very high across all institutions.

Sweden has no official ranking system for its universities and university colleges. Instead, a rigorous evaluation system ensures that every academic institution maintains the highest quality standards. The Swedish National Agency for Higher Education regularly assesses the courses and programs at accredited institutions.

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