Örebro University offers many different opportunities for international
people looking to study or research in Sweden. Every year, we receive hundreds
of new students from around the world - each of them contribute to a
globally-conscious campus that offers a highly-rewarding, personal study
experience that helps you to find your future.
History
Örebro University has its roots in the higher education which was established in Örebro during the 1960s.
In 1977, Örebro University College was established through a merger of the Uppsala University branch in Örebro, the Preschool Teaching Seminary, the College of Physical Education and Sport Science, and the College of Social Sciences.
Örebro University was founded in 1999.
Education
Örebro University currently ranks among the top 400 universities in the world according to Times Higher Education 2021.
For a few years now, we have also been included on the Shanghai ranking (ARWU) and most recently on the Leiden ranking. Close ties between teaching and learning, research and collaboration, are the mutual starting points for all activities.
We offer many attractive professional degree programmes in, among others, medicine, psychology, law and engineering.
The university has strong research within medicine, psychology, environmental science and computer science.
Research
Örebro University’s research spans no less than 36 different subjects, across the humanities and social sciences, medicine and health, and science and technology fields.
Örebro University is second in Sweden in terms of having research related to the United Nation’s global sustainable development goals.
Career
84 per cent graduate employability (national), roles within the fields of research and further study are often available to master’s graduates.
Below you will find scholarships related to Örebro University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1021
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 186 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
2025
2026
2027
865
835
1021
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
501
601
-
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
No 2026 Ranking
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
2024
2025
2026
701
901
-
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
On-campus accommodation – rooms with kitchenette and en-suite.
Approx. €350-€400/month.
Library services
The Main Library at Campus Örebro is a two-storey building and has many individual study spots, student computer workstations, and group study rooms.
The library holds two copies of all obligatory course books used at the university. There is also a reference copy that can be taken out on day loan.
ICT services
On-site IT support with IT office that supports students with technical queries.
Medical services
Local healthcare centres and on-campus support services.
Campus life
Two campus locations, both located near the city centre. On-campus facilities include shops, restaurants and a student gym.
Sports facilities
Campus gym, numerous sporting activities and clubs, track and field facilities and sports courts and pitches.
Student clubs
Societies for arts and media, clubs and associations for faculties and international students. Students can join the Student Union and participation in campus activities.
The university gives education by professionals with high standards as well as understanding and respect for the students. They care about students wellbeing and makes the studying interesting. The university could improve the cooperation between teachers and bring even more different examples of what kind of social work one could be working with. Otherwise the university has given me a fair treatment and a good start for my studies as I still have two years left.
Posted byProvided by ESN
Studied fromFeb 2021 - Jul 2024
Posted onJul 2023
3/5
educational upskill
i believe my overall experience in studies and currently in my relevant job is going great and it really help me to go beyond but i personally believe that i can improve more so the international exposure of studies can help me outgrow the current barriers that I'm facing