Sweden is a leading destination for Bangladeshi students, offering a diverse range of English-taught programmes, particularly at master’s level. With globally recognized universities, strong research environments and an international academic culture, Sweden provides an attractive setting for students seeking high-quality higher education and global opportunities.
Bangladeshi students can explore two important funding opportunities: the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals and Pioneering Women in STEM, available to eligible applicants.
For higher-education residence permits, applicants applying in 2026 must demonstrate financial maintenance of at least SEK 10,656 per month. Rankings cited in this guide are from the QS World University Rankings 2027 and QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, where specified.
This guide features 10 best Swedish universities of interest to international students, including applicants from Bangladesh. Universities are considered based on international reputation, academic strengths, English-taught programmes, scholarships, research and international relevance.
Top 10 Swedish Universities
1. Lund University
Founded in 1666, Lund University is one of Northern Europe’s oldest and most comprehensive universities. It has around 46,000 students from more than 130 countries, giving it a highly international environment. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Lund University is ranked 71st globally.
Lund University conducts research in diverse areas, including environmental science, geography, physics, life sciences and medicine. The Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) offers English-taught programmes in business, economics and management and holds Triple Crown accreditation — AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA.
The university is also known for its traditional student-nation system, with 13 student nations playing a central role in student life. Located in the historic university city of Lund, the university’s campuses are closely connected with the city. Lund is also closely connected to major research infrastructures in the region, including MAX IV and the European Spallation Source (ESS).
Lund University offers 10 Bachelor’s and more than 130 Master’s programmes taught in English. For non-EU/EEA students, annual tuition fees typically range from SEK 110,000 to SEK 210,000, depending on the programme. Eligible students may explore Lund University Global Scholarships and, where applicable, Swedish Institute scholarship opportunities.
2. KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Established in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is one of Sweden’s principal universities for engineering and technology. It has more than 15,000 full-time students and an international community.
KTH is internationally recognised for its academic and research excellence. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, it ranks 82nd globally. Its QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 positions include 20th in Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering, 20th in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 24th in Materials Science, and 44th in Architecture and Built Environment.
KTH collaborates with organisations, including Ericsson and Scania, and participates in European innovation networks, such as EIT Digital and EIT InnoEnergy.
KTH offers 62 master’s programmes taught entirely in English, as well as an English-taught Bachelor’s Programme in Information and Communication Technology. Its academic strengths span engineering, computer science, information technology, architecture and sustainable development.
For international students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, annual tuition fees at KTH typically range from SEK 145,000 to SEK 210,000. Eligible students may also explore funding options such as the KTH Scholarship and the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals.
3. Uppsala University
Founded in 1477, Uppsala University is Sweden’s oldest university and one of the oldest in Sweden and the Nordic region. It comprises nine faculties across three disciplinary domains and has more than 50,000 students. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Uppsala University is ranked 87th globally, while the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026 places it 32nd worldwide.
The Uppsala Biomedical Center (BMC) supports education and research in areas including biology, pharmacy, chemistry, medicine and related life sciences. Uppsala also offers education and research in the humanities and social sciences.
Uppsala University maintains exchange agreements with universities worldwide. For international students, the university offers a small number of English-taught Bachelor’s programmes and around 120 Master’s programmes. Non-EU/EEA students generally pay tuition fees of SEK 49,500 to SEK 90,000 per semester, depending on the programme.
Eligible Bangladeshi applicants may apply for relevant scholarships from the Swedish Institute or Uppsala University, depending on the programme and scholarship criteria. The SI Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship is available to eligible Bangladeshi women applying to designated STEM Master’s programmes.
4. Stockholm University
Founded in 1878, Stockholm University has around 30,000 students and is organized into four faculties: Humanities, Law, Social Sciences and Science.
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Stockholm University ranks 167th globally. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, it ranks 30th globally in Social Policy and Administration, 35th in Environmental Sciences and 45th in Geography. The university also conducts research on the Baltic Sea and climate.
Stockholm University offers more than 100 master’s programmes taught in English, covering science, humanities, social sciences and law. Tuition is normally SEK 90,000 per year for Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, and SEK 140,000 per year for Science.
Eligible Bangladeshi students can explore Swedish Institute scholarship opportunities, subject to the relevant eligibility criteria, including work experience requirements. Stockholm University also offers the Stockholm University Scholarship Scheme for eligible fee-paying Master’s students admitted through the first international admission round; the scholarship covers tuition fees but does not provide funding for living expenses.
5. Chalmers University of Technology
Founded in 1829, Chalmers University of Technology is one of Sweden’s leading technical universities. Since 1994, it has operated as a private, non-profit foundation university. Chalmers has strong links with industry, with partners including Volvo, Ericsson and SKF.
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Chalmers ranks 174th globally. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, it ranks 57th in Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering, 77th in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and 78th in Materials Science.
Chalmers operates campuses in Johanneberg and Lindholmen in Gothenburg, with Lindholmen serving as a hub for education, research and collaboration. It offers a wide range of English-taught Master’s programmes across fields including engineering, computer science, architecture, biotechnology, physics, and industrial engineering and management.
Eligible fee-paying Master’s students can apply for Chalmers scholarships. The Avancez and IPOET Scholarship provides a 75% tuition-fee reduction for the two-year programme, with academically outstanding students potentially receiving an 85% reduction in the second year. Bangladeshi applicants may also be eligible for the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals.
Tuition is generally SEK 150,000 to SEK 176,000 per academic year; selected architecture programmes cost SEK 210,000 per year.
6. University of Gothenburg
Founded as Gothenburg University College in 1891 and granted university status in 1954, the University of Gothenburg is a large multidisciplinary Swedish university. It has around 58,000 students and 6,700 employees and is organized into eight faculties. Its campuses are located across Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city.
The University of Gothenburg ranks 225th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, it ranks 14th worldwide in Dentistry.
Around 80 international Master’s programmes are available in English at the University of Gothenburg, spanning areas such as technology, business and management, natural sciences, health and life sciences, education, arts, humanities and social sciences. The university is also a member of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Bangladeshi applicants may explore Swedish Institute scholarship opportunities. They may also be eligible for the University of Gothenburg’s Axel Adler Scholarship, which provides a tuition-fee waiver without separate funding for living expenses. Tuition fees vary by programme and are published on the university’s website; The average tuition fee is generally SEK 96,000 to SEK 190,000 per academic year.
7. Linköping University
Founded in 1975, Linköping University (LiU) is one of Sweden’s larger public universities. It ranks 308th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and falls within the 201–250 range in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
LiU has four campuses and offers 31 international programmes taught in English. Its international student community represents more than 50 countries.
Graduates have strong employment prospects. According to the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ), nine in ten LiU students find employment after graduation, placing LiU among Sweden’s leading universities for graduate employability.
LiU has close links with Mjärdevi Science Park and collaborates with companies and organisations through research, degree projects and other forms of engagement. The university has also been a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU) since 1997.
LiU offers scholarships to international students. The LiU International Scholarship normally reduces tuition fees by 50%, although scholarship amounts and eligibility conditions may vary by year and programme. Bangladeshi applicants may also qualify for the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals.
Tuition fees generally range from approximately SEK 110,000 to SEK 220,000 per academic year, depending on the programme.
8. Umeå University
Founded in 1965, Umeå University was Sweden’s fifth university and is now one of the country’s larger higher-education institutions.
The university’s education and research are organised across four faculties: Arts and Humanities, Medicine, Social Sciences, and Science and Technology. It also includes specialist schools and institutes, including the Umeå Institute of Design.
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Umeå University ranks 438th globally. The Umeå Institute of Design has received international recognition in the Red Dot design awards.
Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics has held AACSB accreditation. Research conducted at Umeå University contributed to the scientific work on tracrRNA associated with Emmanuelle Charpentier and the development of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing.
Umeå currently offers more than 45 degree programmes taught entirely in English, including four Bachelor’s programmes. Eligible Bangladeshi applicants may apply for relevant Swedish Institute scholarships. The university also provides merit-based tuition waivers for eligible fee-paying students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
Annual tuition fees for degree programmes range from SEK 96,600 to SEK 395,700, depending on the programme — confirmed against Umeå University’s official tuition-fee page. International students can access orientation services, accommodation guidance and the Buddy Programme.
9. Jönköping University
Established as the Jönköping University Foundation in 1994, Jönköping University (JU) is one of three Swedish private, non-profit higher-education institutions with doctoral degree rights in specified research areas. JU reports around 15,000 registered students (most recently published figure: 15,209 in 2025), including approximately 2,700 international students from around 100 countries. The university has around 320 partner universities worldwide and reports around 800 partner companies.
In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, JU is ranked in the 801–1000 range globally. Its Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) holds Triple Crown accreditation — AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA (AMBA added in 2025) — and is ranked #151–200 in the QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026: Management category. JU is also ranked among the world’s top 300 institutions in Nursing and Business Administration in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
JU has an international profile and emphasises entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and society. It offers a range of English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programmes, while opportunities for internships, company projects and other practical experience vary by programme.
For the 2026/27 academic year, JU’s published tuition fees range from around SEK 99,000 to SEK 190,000 per year for bachelor’s programmes and from around SEK 120,000 to SEK 175,000 per year for master’s programmes, depending on the programme and school — confirmed against JU’s official fee schedule, though individual programme fees should be checked directly as they vary by school. Eligible fee-paying students may apply for JU’s merit-based scholarship, which covers 30% of tuition fees. Bangladeshi citizens may also apply for the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals if they meet the scholarship’s eligibility requirements.
10. Halmstad University
Halmstad University became an independent university in 1983 and today has around 12,000 students. Its academic activities are organised across four schools covering business, innovation and sustainability; education, humanities and social sciences; health and welfare; and information technology. The university’s multidisciplinary profile is also shaped by two focus areas: Health Innovation and Smart Cities and Communities.
The university emphasises applied education, innovation and collaboration with industry and the public sector. Its external partners have included organisations such as Getinge Sterilization AB, Stena Recycling AB and Region Halland. These collaborations contribute to research, education and opportunities for students to engage with real-world projects.
Halmstad University offers a range of English-taught master’s programmes for international students. Tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland vary by programme; published third-party estimates place most master’s programmes in the roughly SEK 95,000–150,000-per-year range. Applicants should confirm exact, current fees for their specific programme directly on hh.se before applying.
Halmstad University offers competitive tuition-fee scholarships covering 25% or 50% of tuition fees to eligible fee-paying students, subject to the university’s scholarship conditions. Bangladeshi citizens may also be eligible to apply for the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals, subject to the scholarship’s admission, work-experience, leadership and other eligibility requirements.
Top Universities for Medicine & Health Sciences programme
Top universities in sweden for Medicine & Health Sciences programme according to QS World University Rankings by Subject:
- Jönköping University
- Karolinska Institutet
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Linköping University
- Lund University
- Malmö University
- Umea University
- University of Gothenburg
- Uppsala University
Top Universities for Business Programme
Top universities in sweden for Business according to QS World University Rankings by Subject:
- Halmstad University
- Chalmers University of Technology
- Jönköping University
- Karolinska Institutet
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Linnaeus University
- Lund University
- Stockholm School of Economics, University of Stockholm
Top Universities for Engineering Programme
Top universities in sweden for engineering programme according to QS World University Rankings by Subject:
- Chalmers University of Technology
- Jönköping University
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Linköping University
- Lund University
- Malmö University
Affordable Universities in Sweden for Master’s Programme
Based on tuition fees, we have listed low-cost and budget-friendly universities that are suitable for Bangladeshi students.
- University of Gothenburg
- Kristianstad University
- Linnaeus University
- Jönköping University
- Uppsala University
- University of Skövde
- University of Gävle
- Dalarna University
- Halmstad University
Final Thoughts
Sweden offers a broad range of universities and programmes for international students. The most suitable choice depends on the student’s academic field, programme structure, tuition fees, scholarship eligibility, location and career plans.
Students should carefully compare the exact programme structure, admission requirements, tuition fees, and available scholarships before applying. Scholarship eligibility and tuition costs can vary significantly between universities and programmes, and change from year to year.
Thinking about studying in Sweden from Bangladesh? Choose the right university and programme with careful planning and expert guidance. For personalized admission counselling, contact Career Paths to book your appointment.
