Studying in Sweden can be a strong academic experience, especially in public health. Swedish universities emphasize research, independent thinking, and student-centered learning, and several public health-related master’s programs are taught in English.
The best universities offering a Master’s in Public Health or a closely related health-focused master’s program in Sweden are below.
Cost of Studying a Master’s in Public Health in Sweden
Citizens of Sweden, the EU/EEA, and Switzerland are generally not required to pay application or tuition fees. Most applicants from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay a 900 SEK application fee and tuition, although exemptions can apply in specific cases.
Tuition varies by university and program. For current examples, Karolinska Institutet’s Master’s Programme in Public Health Sciences lists a total tuition fee of 360,000 SEK; Lund University’s Public Health master’s program lists 410,000 SEK; the University of Gothenburg lists 324,000 SEK; Uppsala University’s Swedish-taught Public Health master’s program lists 330,000 SEK; and KTH’s Technology, Work and Health master’s program lists 360,000 SEK.
Living costs should also be budgeted carefully. For 2026, students who need a Swedish residence permit must show at least 10,656 SEK per month of study. Scholarships are available through Swedish universities and the Swedish Institute for eligible fee-paying international students.
Requirements to Study MPH
For master’s-level study in Sweden, applicants generally need a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits. English-taught programs usually require English 6, also called English Level 2.
Program-specific requirements vary. For example, Karolinska Institutet requires a degree in public health science, healthcare, or a relevant social sciences area; KTH’s related Technology, Work and Health program requires a background in technical, natural, or medical sciences or human resource studies; and the University of Gothenburg accepts several fields, including health science, social science, science, economics, arts, and engineering.
The application process can be difficult for international students, especially if they have no prior information. To help you get familiar with the process, we have compiled a guide on How to Study in Sweden for International Students. If you are interested, take a look at the article.
In What Languages Do You Study MPH in Sweden?
Most programs on this list are taught in English, including those at Karolinska Institutet, Lund University, Stockholm University, the University of Gothenburg, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Umeå University. Uppsala University’s Master’s Programme in Public Health is taught in Swedish and explicitly requires knowledge of Swedish.
Top Universities in Sweden with Master’s in Public Health
1. Karolinska Institutet
Based in Solna, Karolinska Institutet is a specialized medical university near Stockholm. It has been dedicated to medical education and research since 1810 and is one of the world’s leading medical universities. In the 2026 QS subject rankings, Karolinska Institutet was ranked 10th in the world for Medicine.
The Master’s Programme in Public Health Sciences is a two-year, 120-credit, full-time, on-campus program taught in English. Students choose one of two specializations: Public Health Epidemiology or Health Promotion and Prevention.
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree or professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits in public health science, healthcare, or other relevant social sciences. English 6 is also required. The listed total tuition fee for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students is 360,000 SEK.
At Karolinska Institutet, students can also study the Master’s Programme in Global Health.
2. Lund University
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is one of Sweden’s oldest universities. Its Public Health master’s program is a two-year, 120-credit program taught in English in Malmö. Lund describes it as one of Sweden’s most popular programs.
The program has a cross-disciplinary, global perspective and focuses on evidence-based knowledge and skills for research, policymaking, and health promotion. Graduates can work with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, international health institutions, or continue to PhD studies.
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits or the equivalent, and English 6 is required. The listed total tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students is 410,000 SEK.
3. Uppsala University
Uppsala University was founded in 1477 and is the oldest university in the Nordic region.
The Master’s Programme in Public Health at Uppsala University is a two-year, 120-credit, full-time, on-campus program in Uppsala. The program is taught in Swedish and requires knowledge of Swedish.
For applicants who are not citizens of the EU/EEA or Switzerland, the listed total tuition fee is 330,000 SEK.
4. Stockholm University
Offered by the Department of Public Health Sciences, this master’s program at Stockholm University is a multidisciplinary, full-time, 120-credit program taught in English. It focuses on public health, the distribution of health in populations, and how public health challenges are connected to society, policy, and individual development.
The program includes societal and individual perspectives on public health. Students can choose between two tracks: Societal perspectives on public health and Individual perspectives on public health.
After graduation, students can pursue careers in municipal, regional, national, international, private-sector, or nonprofit public health organizations, or continue to postgraduate study. Eligibility requires a degree of at least 180 credits and English 6, also called English Level 2.
5. University of Gothenburg
The University of Gothenburg’s Master’s Programme in Public Health Science is a two-year, 120-credit program offered by the Institute of Medicine at the Sahlgrenska Academy. It is taught in English on campus in Gothenburg.
The program trains students to work with public health strategically and practically at national and international levels. It covers individual and structural factors that affect health and health equality, with course content including epidemiology, social epidemiology, quantitative and qualitative research methods, health economics, and internship options.
To qualify for this program, applicants need a professional degree or bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits in health science, social science, science, economics, arts, or engineering. English 6, also called English Level 2, is required. The listed total tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students is 324,000 SEK.
6. Royal Institute of Technology
The Royal Institute of Technology, also known as KTH, offers a closely related master’s option rather than a conventional MPH. The MSc Technology, Work and Health focuses on the interaction between humans, technology, and organization from the perspective of sustainable work, occupational safety and health, and ergonomics.
The program is a two-year, 120 ECTS English-taught master’s program delivered through blended learning at KTH Campus and KTH Flemingsberg. Students can specialize in Work Environment Engineering or Human Factors and Ergonomics. The listed total tuition fee for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students is 360,000 SEK.
To enroll in this program, applicants need a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree in technical sciences, natural sciences, medical sciences, or human resource studies. English 6, also called English Level 2, is required.
7. Umea University
Umeå University’s Master’s Programme in Public Health is a two-year, 120-credit program taught entirely in English. The university states that the program has attracted students from more than 70 countries.
The program uses a mix of individual study, group work, seminars, lectures, and practical sessions. Students study public health from multidisciplinary perspectives, including research methods, equity, social epidemiology, sustainability, and evaluation. Students also have the opportunity to graduate after one year with 60 credits.
Priority is given to applicants who have at least two years of relevant public health work experience.
8. Linnaeus University
Linnaeus University previously appeared in this article with a Health Science master’s program. However, a current active English-taught Health Science master’s program could not be confirmed from Linnaeus University’s current master’s program listings, so it should not be presented as a confirmed current MPH option.
Prospective students should use Linnaeus University’s current program list and individual program pages before planning an application. If the Health Science master’s program returns in a future intake, students should verify the location, teaching language, tuition fee, duration, and entry requirements directly with the university.
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