BEST UNIVERSITIES OF SWEDEN

Young people around the world who dream of pursuing higher studies abroad, usually direct their attention to educational providers giants like the US, UK, Canada or Australia. However, there are excellent academic options in smaller European countries which, like buried treasure, are almost unknown. In fact, many of them are available in English; making them even more achievable than you might think. For example, most Swedish universities provide courses in English, and universities enjoy great international prestige.
Sweden is one of the most modern countries in the world where the standard of living is comparatively high. About 20 percent of its student population is foreign. Note that Alfred Nobel, the father of the prestigious award that bears his name, was born in this nation; which gives it even more wealth in terms of academic achievement is concerned.

Karolinska Institute
Founded in 1810, it is the third oldest school of medicine in Sweden, behind the Uppsala University and Lund University. In 2011, the Academic Ranking of World Universities placed in ninth place in the field of clinical medicine and pharmacology. Similarly, the 2012 Times Higher Education World University Ranking granted 32nd in the world, 6 in Europe and the place of honor in the Nordic Region.

2) Uppsala University
Established in 1477, it is the oldest house of studies in Sweden and the most prestigious in Europe. It is located at No. 81 in the QS World University Ranking. In their classrooms they have educated many Swedish politicians and other notable dignitaries, including: Johan Oxenstierna, Chancellor of the Kingdom of the 17th century; Lord Chief Justice; Hjalmar Branting, Prime Minister of Sweden; Carolus Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy; and Niklas Zennstrom, founder of Kazaa .

3) Stockholm University
Founded in 1878, it is responsible for initiating the tradition of allowing free access of citizens to their readings curious about the natural sciences, still in force today. Ranking System in Shanghai located in position 81 among other universities in the world. Some of his most notable students are Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and current Foreign Minister of Sweden; Hans von Euler-Chelpin, Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1929; Secretary General of the United Nations. Dag Hammarskjold

4) Lund University
This is one of the oldest houses of study among Scandinavian countries, because its foundation dates from 1425. It also has a high reputation throughout Europe; and recognized rankings always located within the group of the top 100 universities in the world. Its eight faculties, 47 000 students, 280 programs and 250 courses 2000 makes it a great institution of higher education.

5) Chalmers University of Technology
Established in 1829 in the city of Gotemburg, its main focus is oriented toward research and education in technology, natural sciences and architecture. About 40 percent of all Swedish architects and engineers have graduated from this university, making it one of the most impressive institutions of its kind in Europe. Among its most notable graduates include: Gustaf Dalen, Nobel Prize in Physics; Leif Johansson, former CEO of Volvo; Linn Berggren, artist and former member of the band Ace of Base.

6) Royal Institute of Technology
This is one of the leading technical universities in Europe, and was founded in 1827 as the first Swedish Polytechnic Institute. It is located at No. 53 among the best houses of study of engineering and technology in the world, and is the only country to receive the "Center for Quality and Excellence in Higher Education in Computer Science.

7) Umea University
Founded in 1965, it is a relatively young university, considered one of the best in Sweden. The prestigious Times Higher Education 2012 ranking, which measures the academic quality of universities around the world, placed in position 23. It comprises four faculties (Arts, Medicine, Science and Technology, and Social Sciences), nine schools, 36 000 students registered, 4000 employees and 365 full-time professors.

8) University of Gothenburg
Founded in 1891, it is the third oldest house in the country and one of the largest studies. It has 57 departments; and about 25 thousand students make life in eight faculties where they receive courses in Creative Arts, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Education, Information Technology, Business, Economics, Law and Health Sciences.

9) Stockholm School of Economics
Due to rapid industrial growth experienced in the early 20th century, this university emerged as a private initiative that sought to fill the labor demand well-educated men of business. According to media expert Financial Times, the Master in Management program is ranked 17th among all offered worldwide. Also, the Master of Science course is so popular, that in 2012 were received 3000 applications for only 261 150 vacancies.

10) Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Founded in 1977, it is the result of the merger of three schools of different specialties: Veterinary Medicine, Forestry and Agriculture; academic culture which dates back to the 17th century.