Is Lund University prestigious?
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Lund University is considered one of the top universities in Sweden as well as the whole world. As per Shiksha Popualarity Rankings, it ranks at #2 in Sweden and #62 in the world. Many of the top ranking bodies of the world have ranked this university like the US World, QS, THE, ARWU and more. Given below are the Lund University rankings -
Ranked by 2024 2025 2026 Shiksha 62 62 – / – QS 22 13 72 THE 106 95 95 ARWU 101 101 – / – US News 125 121 – / -
Hi.
Yes, Lund University in Sweden is highly prestigious — it's considered one of Europe's top universities. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Global & National Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2025: Ranked ~94th globally
Times Higher Education (THE) 2025: Ranked ~117th globally
Sweden: Consistently in the top 3 universities alongside Uppsala and Stockholm University.
Academic Reputation
Established in 1666, making it one of the oldest universities in Sweden
Known for research excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary programs
Strong faculty members in:
Science & Engineering
Medicine & Health Sciences
Social Sciences
Law
Business & Economics
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