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Malmö University

Malmö, Sweden

Public

Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
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International students
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Institution type
Public
Founded
1998

Overview

Malmö University (Malmö universitet) is a public Swedish university located in Malmö, Sweden. Founded in 1998 as Malmö University College, it gained full university status in 2018. With approximately 27,000 students and around 130 programmes and 450 courses, the university focuses on urban, societal and sustainability challenges. It has five faculties: the Faculty of Health and Society, Faculty of Culture and Society, Faculty of Education and Society, Faculty of Technology and Society, and the Odontological Faculty. Research is conducted across numerous centres including the Institute for Urban Research, Malmö Institute for Migration Studies, and Biofilms Research Centre for Biointerfaces. Malmö University is a member of the European university alliance UNIC (The European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition). Many programmes are taught in English, attracting international students. Admissions for most programmes are processed through Antagning.se. The university campus is located in central Malmö, where most services are within cycling distance.

Fields of study

  • Data, IT and Digital Technology
  • Economics and Leadership
  • Health, Care and Sports
  • Engineering
  • Culture, Languages and Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Education
  • Law
  • Urban Studies
  • Dentistry

Accreditation: Universitetskanslersämbetet (UKÄ) – Swedish Higher Education Authority

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
Autumn term (August/September), Spring term (January)
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.