History
Malmö University was founded on 1st July 1998 and is a young, modern and international university. It has about 24,400 students and offers undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Education
The Swedish Higher Education Authority has evaluated Malmö University’s technical educational programmes. Most programmes have received the mark ”Very high quality” or ”High quality”.
Research
Malmö University provides high-quality education and research through which, in collaboration with other societal actors, it creates, shares and disseminates knowledge to understand, explain and develop society. At Malmö University, the particularities and traditions of different disciplines are respected and given the opportunity to be clearly expressed.
Career
At Career Services, we can help you:
- Recognise your skills and give you the tools to market them to employers
- Develop a strong job search strategy to help you look for jobs and contact employers
- Improve your application process (CV, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, interview technique and networking skills)
Malmö University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1201 Ranking
- 12 Courses
- 2,186 Academic Staff
- 24,000 Students
- Public Institution Type
Student services
In the Student Centre building you will find the Admissions Office, Careers Service, Study Guidance, Degree Office, Student Health Service, University Chaplains, Disability Coordinators, Housing Office and the International Office.
Housing services
- Rönnen student apartments
- Celsiusgården student apartments
Library services
There are three libraries in the university buildings: Orkanen Library, Odontology Library and Health and Society Library
ICT services
Broadband is included in the rent at Rönnen and Celsiusgården. At Sege Park you can easily arrange Internet through the landlord. Please note that you need your own network cable to connect to Internet.
Medical services
There is a telephone service where you can receive health care advice quickly and easily. We generally advise students who are unwell to call this service on 1177.
Campus life
Malmö is Sweden’s third largest city and is located in the very south of the country. It boasts its own airport, but for international travellers it is best served by Copenhagen Airport – just a 20-minute train journey away.
Student clubs
The Union is BIG when you feel small. For some students the education is no walk in the park. We can inform you about your rights and help you if you get problems.
Accreditation
Malmö University is a state institution accredited by the Swedish Higher Education Authority.
Malmö University Overview
Malmö University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 34% Sweden
Top 24.7% Worldwide
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
1559
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 83 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1517 | 1476 | 1559 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
1201
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Malmö University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Sweden Country
Malmö City
Malmö University Student Reviews & Awards
4
Based on 59 reviews
- 5 Star 12 Reviews
- 4 Star 39 Reviews
- 3 Star 5 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.1
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
- Student Diversity 4.2
- Admission Process 4.3
- Quality of Student Life 4.0
- Career Development 4.0
Modern Campus with a Great International Vibe
Malm� University offers a very fresh and forward-thinking learning environment. I loved the modern facilities and how integrated the campus is with the city. The professors are approachable, and the focus on sustainability and social challenges makes the subjects feel very relevant. Highly recommended for students who value a diverse and coastal city life!
Great
It's a good experience. Very good and alright. Hopefully for the best
1/5
I wouldn't recommend
Its perhaps one of the worst University experiences ever. I go Graphic Design here. One of the hardest programms to get into and I regret it by a mile. We have no proper working printers and quality paper for our assignments. Our teachers force us to buy their own programmes they are working with and their overpriced books. While the lesson don't focus on anything manually or artistic. We have for three months now worked with how to write essay and had lectures about philosophy. Graphic design like making posters or website? Little to non. And when we actually have to make a website our teachers refuse to teach us the new program or principles for the assignment. Instead we are referred to YouTube.The general lesson are chaotic with little to non proper planning over the courses. Social aspects of the school is also rather weak. It's nice the first two weeks when you enter, then ? Nothing, barely any socialising and events.
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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