Sweden

Best Student Cities to Study in Sweden for International Students 

A great destination as a Northern Country, Sweden is a popular study destination globally. It is widely recognised for its history and culture, good food, design, welcoming people, global businesses and worldclass academic opportunities. Many Swedish Universities rank regularly amongst the top 100 in the QS Best Student Cities in World.

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As a country it values social justice and fairness at its core. Multicultural and with over ten million people, it is a student friendly place that welcomes students from across the world and embraces them in all equality amidst its diversity. As a Scandinavian country, Sweden is known for its stunning vistas; the lakes, landscapes, mountains and forests are worth a watch and admiration! It also sports magnificent architecture and coastal views in the more urban parts. There are many places to explore like the Liseburg amusement park, museums, art galleries, and architectural settings. Sweden has hundreds of islands that are very easily accessible by boat. The archipelago of Gothenburg is one of the most famous tourist attractions. Sweden serves as an ideal base for travelling around Europe. It borders both Norway and Finland and is close to Denmark as well. The primary languages spoken are Swedish and Finnish, but English is also widely spoken here.

Following are the top cities in Sweden:

#1 Stockholm:

It is popularly known as a capital city of opportunity. Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden. Having the largest population in Sweden, it is home to a number of universities. Most students choose from the four most popular universities; Stockholm University, Stockholm School of Economics, Karolinska Institute or the KTH Royal Institute. Each one of the universities has their own specialities with medical students being attracted to the Karolinska Institute while the business and commerce students are drawn towards The Stockholm School of Economics. Stockholm also offers a variety of cultural experiences that one may expect to find in a major European City. There is a special Swedish flare and attitude here that is known across the world. The city serves as a base for exploring the rest of the country, region and continent. Students can access their architectural tour of the city, weekend tourists’ tour, or the world famous ‘Fika’ coffee. Stockholm serves as the best essence of Sweden. Having a population that entails nearly a quarter of students, the city is famous, attractive and vibrant in all means. A chilled way of life awaits you in Stockholm. The night life is good, although a bit on the costlier side of affairs.

#2 Lund:

Lund is one of the oldest cities in Sweden situated in the southern part. It is a quintessential college town of Sweden. It is a small city in terms of area, yet, it sports many high-tech companies. One of the oldest universities in Sweden is the Lund University, which is very hard to get admission into. The nightlife in this city isn’t too elaborate. However, students have a variety of hangout joints to choose from when they hang around. It offers over 250 study programmes with over 1800 courses. If you want to study a particular subject or course, there are very high chances you will find one pertaining to it in The Lund University. There are a wide range of options available for extracurricular explorations of Sweden starting from this city. It is roughly an hour away from Denmark and Copenhagen whereas a two and four hour rides to Gothenburg and Stockholm. The biggest cities in Scandinavia can be explored from here and it is also extremely famous for its skydiving, paragliding and other aerial experiences.

#3 Gothenburg:

It is one of the most happening cities of Sweden. It is a very happening place and not the regular quiet, reserved or historical places. You may be mistaken that you’re in the wrong place; however it is a very different space. Gothenburg is a town of canals as it has its origin of the Dutch colony! One t=of the highly ranked institutions are the Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg. As compared to the other student cities in Sweden, Gothenburg is very affordable. The city has many places to hang out and chill. The people here are very friendly, very student friendly and a remote part of history. Gothenburg has attracted settlers from across Europe. The population is a variety of Dutch, Germans and Scottish people. With the mixed cultures and the Swedish culture at its base, Gothenburg makes you feel very warm. Gothenburg also attracts a lot of top businesses as it is one of the largest port cities. There are a huge range of internships available with automobiles and pharmaceutical industry.

#4 Umea:

If you’re a fan of the Northern Lights, this is the city that will present you with the many opportunities to do so. Umea is home to two of the best universities that have a wide scope in terms of studying abroad; specifically in Agricultural Sciences. The Umea University and the Swedish university bring around 40,000 students to Umea from across the world every year. Due to its small area and a lot of student population Umea is also called as the ‘university town’. It was also crowned as the European Capital of Culture. It has a lot of low-cost flight options for travelling to Stockholm and for exploring the rest of Sweden. Students enjoy the experience of Swedish culture in Umea. It is roughly 400km away from the Arctic Circle. Apart from being a research hub it also has a very decent nightlife too. Employment opportunities are also available in plenty.

#5 Uppsala:

Uppsala is Sweden’s Heritage for academics. It has its own castle and fourth largest city of Sweden. It is renowned for its quiet life, and it is very well suited for students who like to focused on studies and a quiet space. Student population is very high here. There are many places for hanging out that are very good for students. It is home to the oldest university of Sweden and a cathedral that is known to have its traces from the 14th century. As it has been the home of the Uppsala University which is the oldest university in the entire of Sweden, it has been a leader in education, culture and traditions. The strongest field of choice is natural sciences. The employment opportunities here are plenty. Because of its history in education and world class academics, the employers hold the Uppsala University in very high regards. The local areas are also home to a few industries where getting a job is possible.