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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
(SLU)
About
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is a public research university in Sweden. Although its main campus and head office is located in Ultuna, Uppsala, the university has several campuses in different parts of Sweden; the other main facilities being Alnarp in Lomma Municipality, Skara, and Umeå.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 351 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 36 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
- 4,207
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 4.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 71 : 29
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 3 | 89.3 | 2026 |
| Veterinary Science | =23 | 84.4 | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 76 | 78.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =214 | 67.5 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 8 | 210.0 | 2025 |
| Ecology | 24 | 237.9 | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 35 | 173.5 | 2025 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Oceanography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Remote Sensing | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 14 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =20 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =45 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 56 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =58 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 151 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =190 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =197 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | =242 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =372 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =398 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =479 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,230 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,285 | 53.3 | 2026 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 101–125 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences?
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =473.
When was Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences founded?
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences was founded in 1977.
What are the top subjects at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences?
Top subjects at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences include: Agriculture & Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, Plant and Animal Science, Ecology, Veterinary Science.
Where is Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences located?
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is located in Uppsala, Sweden.