Higher Education Institution

Understanding Higher Education Institutions in Sweden: Universities and University Colleges

Swedish higher education includes institutions that provide degree programmes, advanced professional education and, where applicable, research.

In Sweden, “Högskola eller universitet” refers to a university or university college providing higher education. These institutions offer degree programmes and advanced professional education, and may also carry out research where applicable. The term helps make a locally familiar education choice understandable in English, while the relevant school listings connect that explanation with the Swedish institutions to which it refers.

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hogskola-universitet

Higher education institution

51 schools

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A Swedish university or university college providing higher education. These institutions offer degree programmes, advanced professional education and, where applicable, research.

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Higher education institution schools in Sweden

The institutions listed here are associated with the local education option “Higher education institution” in Sweden. Review each school to understand its location and supplied description, then inspect the institution individually for the details available about it.

51 schools found

Mittuniversitetet

Sundsvall, Sweden

A regional university in Sundsvall and Östersund with a strong focus on indigenous Sami research and distance learning.

Higher education institution

Newmaninstitutet

Uppsala, Sweden

Higher education institution in Uppsala specialising in theology, philosophy, and culture.

Higher education institution

Örebro universitet

Örebro, Sweden

Higher education institution integrating academic research with specialized labs in AI, robotics, and cybersecurity.

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Röda Korsets Högskola

Huddinge, Sweden

Nursing and specialist nursing education are the core disciplines at Röda Korsets Högskola.

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Sankt Ignatios högskola

Södertälje, Sweden

An inter-Orthodox theological institution specializing in Eastern Christian studies and dialogue between Oriental and Byzantine churches.

Higher education institution

Södertörns högskola

Huddinge, Sweden

A research-led university in Huddinge with a strong academic profile in Baltic and Eastern European studies.

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Södertörns högskola

Huddinge, Sweden

A higher-education institution in Huddinge with no programme detail stated in the school.

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Sophiahemmet Högskola

Stockholm, Sweden

A specialized healthcare college in Stockholm providing nursing and midwifery education since 1884.

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Stockholms konstnärliga högskola

Stockholm, Sweden

A higher education institution in Stockholm specializing in research and training across performing and media arts.

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Stockholms Musikpedagogiska Institut

Huddinge, Sweden

Professional artistic training and music pedagogy are the core focus of Stockholms Musikpedagogiska Institut.

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Stockholms universitet

Stockholm, Sweden

A major research university in Stockholm offering 300 programmes and 1,700 courses across undergraduate and advanced levels.

Higher education institution

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

Uppsala, Sweden

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet is a higher education institution based in Uppsala.

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