Sweden Student Education News

Rankings name the world's most sustainable universities

The University of Toronto leads the QS Sustainability University Rankings for the second year in a row. The Canadian institution is rated best in the world across the areas of environmental impact, social impact and governance. Switzerland's ETH Zurich takes second position, while Sweden's Lund University and the USA's University of California, Berkeley share third.

For another perspective on the most sustainable universities, read our guide to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

International student numbers in Sweden continue to rise

There were 41,697 international students in Sweden in the 2022/23 academic year, the most since tuition fees were introduced in 2011. While almost half (20,288) arrived from elsewhere in Europe – most of whom were on exchange programmes – many others enrolled from more than 75 different nations on other continents. Among non-European countries, the greatest number of students came from India (2,401) and China (2,348), the large majority of which were not exchange students. Overall, this is the third year in a row that international student numbers have increased.

Australia, Wales and Sweden best countries for student enquiries, study finds

Virtual fairs launched for prospective international students

International students looking to study in Sweden will be able to attend virtual fairs organised by Study in Sweden. Students will have the opportunity to explore 24 institutions, hear from university representatives and investigate study options.

Postgraduate student growth in Sweden 

The Swedish Council for Higher Education has reported that 2020 has seen an increase in the number of international students enrolling in master’s level programmes in Sweden, up 13% from 2019.

International students in Sweden await update

International students studying in Sweden are waiting for confirmation from the government regarding the right to stay in the country in light of rules pertaining to online learning. 50% of studies have to take place in person under current rules for the granting of a residence permit.