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About
Stockholm University (SU) is a public research university in Stockholm, Sweden, founded as a college in 1878, with university status since 1960. With over 33,000 students at four different faculties: law, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, it is one of the largest universities in Scandinavia.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 84 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 27,746
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 14%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
27 subjectsARWU
36 subjectsQS
37 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 82 | 51.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 87 | 59.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | =91 | 63.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 101–125 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 126–150 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 151–175 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 151–175 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Stockholm University?
Stockholm University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 167, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 100, US News Rank =156.
When was Stockholm University founded?
Stockholm University was founded in 1878.
What are the top subjects at Stockholm University?
Top subjects at Stockholm University include: Environment/Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Social Policy & Administration, Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences, Atmospheric Science.
Where is Stockholm University located?
Stockholm University is located in Stockholm, Sweden.