In 1873, however, twelve years after its foundation, the universities in Sweden were opened to women, and as academic education to females became more accessible, the institution eventually became considered unnecessary; it was finally closed in 1943.
In 1873, the universities in Sweden were opened to females, but the the female students were initially rare, and during the 1880s, Högre lärarinneseminariet was still described as a center for the female academics. As academic education to females became more accessible, however, the institution eventually became considered unnecessary, and it was finally closed in 1943.