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The 20 best universities in Scandinavia - 2022 rankings

Author: Study.eu Team — Last update: 31 March 2022

For many international students, studying in Scandinavia is a life-changing, highly rewarding experience - and they are sure to receive a notable, world-class education. The four Scandinavian countries - i.e. Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden - are known for their highly advanced educational systems.

 

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In the table below, you can find the top 20 universities in Scandinavia, based on most recent data provided by the major international rankings: the Times Higher Education ranking (THE), the QS University World ranking, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU or “Shanghai Ranking”).
 

The best universities in Scandinavia - world rankings

University Country QS THE ARWU
University of Copenhagen (KU) Denmark 79 96 30
Lund University Sweden 87 116 151
KTH Royal Institute of Technology Sweden 89 201 201
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Denmark 99 185 151
University of Oslo Norway 102 119 61
University of Helsinki Finland 104 101 82
Aalto University Finland 112 201 301
Chalmers University of Technology Sweden 121 251 401
Uppsala University Sweden 124 131 78
Stockholm University Sweden 148 176 74
Aarhus University Denmark 155 104 71
University of Gothenburg Sweden 180 185 101
University of Bergen Norway 199 201 301
University of Turku Finland 295 351 301
University of Southern Denmark (SDU) Denmark 309 251 301
Aalborg University (AAU) Denmark 326 201 301
Linköping University Sweden 329 251 301
University of Jyväskylä Finland 358 351 701
Umeå University Sweden 365 351 401
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Norway 369 401 101

 

Six of the twenty universities rank among the world’s top 100 in at least one ranking, and they are spread out across all four Scandinavian countries. Many of these top universities, such as Lund University, the University of Helsinki or Uppsala University, offer a large variety of programmes for many different areas of study. You are sure to find the study programme that suits your needs - and with a degree from these universities, you set the course for a great career in academics or business.

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While not all universities in the list made it into the global top 100, their academic quality is notable, and you can expect some of the best educational offerings that you can receive around the world. The University of Oslo, for example, has a wide range of research programmes ranging from entrepreneurship to physics, and is known for the Nobel laureates it spawned over the years. As the second oldest university in Denmark, Aarhus University is known as a very international school with a large variety of programmes, hosting over 1,000 international students per year in both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

To study in Scandinavia does not only mean obtaining a world-class education at some of Europe’s finest universities. It also means being exposed to rich cultural influences in an exciting region. If you are hard-pressed on making a choice among so many attractive universities and cities, you should not fear to miss out: You can always explore the region with short train or boat trips and get to know the surrounding countries, as well.

You want to study in Scandinavia and learn more about their top ranked universities? Then check out the full rankings for Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

For the full global rankings statistics, read more on the official sites:

  • QS Ranking
  • Times Higher Education Ranking
  • Academic Ranking of World Universities

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Our multi-national team has done extensive research to provide you with detailed and correct information. The content is regularly checked and kept up-to-date.

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