Student cities in Sweden

There are 3 cities in Sweden with at least two universities in our index, 7 universities between them. Here is how they compare on the six things that decide how a year actually feels.

Every student city in Sweden

Gothenburg7.3/10

Stockholm7.0/10

Uppsala7.0/10

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best student city in Sweden?

Gothenburg scores 7.3/10 across the six City Life Index measures, the highest in Sweden. The table above shows how close the others are.

Last updated 2026-09-15.