Studying in the capital of Sweden offers lots of choice, but which universities and colleges are the best? There are numerous educational institutions in the Stockholm area and courses on offer vary from social sciences to music and nursing to circus skills. You would do well NOT to find a course that interests you no matter what level of education you choose to enter at. To simplify making your choice, we have put together a list of the best colleges and universities in the Stockholm area.
So check out this list of the best places to study in Stockholm.
Stockholm University
This is one of the top 100 universities in the world (number 74) and is particularly known for research within science, humanities and social sciences. Four of its researchers have been awarded the Nobel Prize. It is also the largest university in Sweden.
Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)
One of Europe’s top business schools which aims to create curious and confident people for the future. “It is not surprising that ambitious students and researchers head to SSE as it was ranked number 25 in the Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2018” says Edna Gunn, a history writer at Essay roo and Paper fellows.
Karolinska Institute
A medical university which is ranked number 7 in the world in terms of Life Sciences and Medicine. Interestingly, it was founded in 1810 as a school for army surgeons. Today, optometry, dentistry and nursing courses are offered here.
Södertörn University
The place to go for social sciences, natural sciences, and technology. It boasts high quality research and education at all levels. The university also houses the Centre of Baltic and East European studies.
KTH – Royal Institute of Technology
A focus on science, engineering and technology here. Its main campus is located in central Stockholm and has additional sites across the country. This institute is one of Europe’s top technical universities and works with other universities around the world.
The Stockholm University of the Arts
A recently formed university (2014) following the merger of School of Dance and Circus, the University College of Opera and Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts. A truly performance orientated university where you can learn circus skills, dance and performing arts. More than one fifth of the students are international.
Royal College of Music
Music teachers are taught here and learn about both instrumental music and vocal music. Formed in the 1960s, the Royal College of Music provides up to date teacher training in the field of music. They are proud to be the only tertiary institution to offer a degree in Logonomy (aesthetic voice and speech pedagogy). This is a unique program of study which is only found in Scandinavia.
The Swedish Defence University
No real surprise to learn that this university contributes to national and international security. In fact, all of Sweden’s army officers are educated by the Swedish Defence University. Crisis management and security and covered as part of the programme of study.
Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College
Here you can study and research in social work, nursing and health care, psychotherapy, theology, and church music. “The university college is proud to combine practical study with research. There is an emphasis placed on philosophies of life and world views throughout studies” says Kevin Brown, an educator at State of writing and Boomessays.
Royal Institute of Art
Tracing back to the 18th century, this institution has a long artistic tradition. Art (obviously) restoration and architecture are the courses on offer at this leading institute.
Sophiahemmet University
A university which educates nurses, midwives, and specialist nurses. It also offers the International Silvia Nursing Programme in Dementia Care. It has been educating nurses since 1884 when Queen Sophia decided to raise the quality of health care in Sweden. She was inspired by Florence Nightingale no less!
So, there you have it. A brief overview of the top universities and colleges in Stockholm. Of course, there are more choices in higher education than those listed, which can be found online if you so wish. There is plenty of variety in the educational offerings in Stockholm, with all those listed offering places to nationals and internationals alike.
About the author:
Christina Lee is a social media strategist at Academized and PhD Writers writing services. She writes about marketing news and technologies for such services, as Write my essay, and others.
Featured image: Aula Magna at Stockholm University. Cecilia Larsson Lantz/Imagebank.sweden.se
