Chalmers has the highest reputation in Sweden in 2022
The Kantar Sifo survey has measured the Swedish public’s perception of Swedish universities since 2012. In each survey, Chalmers’ reputation index has been between 86 and 90 – and has always been the highest in Sweden. This year’s results mean that Chalmers is once again in the top spot. Under the top trio of Chalmers, KTH and Lund University, there have been several changes in the latest measurement. .
Chalmers has the most knowledge of all universities according to the analysis company and is, together with Lund University and KTH, the university with the most positive media image. This is an important factor for why Chalmers reached the top ranking. Cantor Sifo also noted in the analysis that the most important factor for Chalmers’ high score is that it is always a well-functioning business.
According to the survey, the public’s high level of trust is rooted in the fact that Chalmers is perceived as:
- maintains high international class
- conduct successful research
- stand up well in competition with other universities
- offers great student benefits
- have a strong connection between education and research
- offer a stimulating environment alongside academic studies
- plays an important role in societal development
- be credible in the media
The research-intensive universities of technology and the country’s oldest university generally have the highest reputation in Sweden. Behind the top 3 of Chalmers (86), KTH (84) and Lund University (83) followed this year Uppsala University (82), Lund University of Technology (77) and Sweden’s University of Agriculture (73). Umeå University and Luleå University of Technology increased the most in this year’s survey.
In last year’s survey, there was a clear decrease in awareness of Chalmers among 18-29-year-olds. There was also a decrease in awareness in other age groups. Kantar Sifo’s analysis was that this was a result of the covid pandemic dominating media attention during this time, leaving less room for other news. . This year, the awareness of the youngest respondents has increased significantly. Other age groups have also increased in this year’s survey.
This year’s reputation survey was conducted as a web survey in July 2022 with responses from over 5,000 people. A total of 22 Swedish higher education institutions were assessed. 634 people knew and commented in detail about Chalmers.