Colleges in Sweden

Stockholm University offers 75 study programmes and a large number of independent courses taught in English within Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Law.

To apply at Stockholm University, find a programme / course, then check that you meet the entry requirements, apply online, and submit your documents. After this, the selection is done and you will receive the notification of the selection results.

Stockholm University is ranked as No. 1 in Sweden in the areas of Arts & Humanities and Natural Sciences. Four disciplines at Stockholm University are ranked among top 50 in the world; Environmental Science (28), Social Policy & Administration (31), Sociology (38), and Geography (48).

Stockholm University is one of the 200 the highest-ranked universities in the world. It is also one of the top 100 universities in Europe according to several well-established university ranking tables. As per ARWU - Shanghai Rankings 2021, it has been ranked at #74. According to the QS World Rankings 2022, it is at #148 and as per Times Higher Education 2022, it is at #176.

The acceptance rate for Lund University is at 34%. This translates into 34 successful intakes for every 100 applicants.

Founded in 1666, Lund University is a public research university that is located in Sweden. It is one of the oldest universities in the world and regularly features amongst the top 100 universities in the world.

As part of the admissions/application process, citizens of countries outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland must pay an application fee of SEK 900 (approximately EUR 90) to University Admissions in Sweden.

The Lund University Global Scholarship is an academic excellence award targeting top students from all countries outside the EU/EEA. Students who have made a complete application for a degree programme are invited to apply for this tuition scholarship after the admissions application period has closed.

Most Lund University programmes and courses require English 6 (advanced level) language proficiency which is the equivalent of IELTS 6.5 (no section less than 5.5) or TOEFL 90. It is important that you check the programme or course as some programmes have a higher requirement for admission. There are different ways to prove that you meet the required English level.

Lund University offers nine international Bachelor's programmes that are taught in English and are open to international students. In addition, the university offers a wide range of stand-alone courses at the Bachelor's level. Lund University also offers over 130 Master's degree programmes taught in English across a wide range of subjects. The programmes are therefore truly international and offer a global perspective on the issues our world is facing today.