Admissions

Do you want to study at Stockholm University? Here you can read about the application process, life as a student in Sweden and much more.

FAQ and contact

Here we list some of the most common questions and answers regarding admissions and studies at Stockholm University.

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Step-by-step guide

Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Please read the instructions carefully.

Discover Stockholm and Sweden

As a student at Stockholm University you get the benefit of living in the Swedish capital.

Students at Skinnarviksberget in central Stockholm.

Entry requirements

Find out about the general and the specific entry requirements for the programme or course you wish to apply for.

First-class education and research

An education from Stockholm University prepares you for a career in Sweden and abroad.

Costs, fees and scholarships

Individuals who are citizens of countries outside of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees. There are some exceptions to this general rule.

How to apply

Students who study at Stockholm University through a formal student exchange agreement between their home university and Stockholm University are exchange students.

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Select your courses

There are two types of agreements, departmental and university-wide agreements.

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Housing

Stockholm University rents furnished rooms and apartments to international students. These apartments are managed by the Housing office at Stockholm University, but are not owned by Stockholm University.

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Important dates

Application dates for courses and programmes at bachelor's and master's level for international students that want to apply to study at Stockholm University.

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Our researchers. Your teachers

As a student at Stockholm University, you will have direct contact with leading researchers in your field and access to the most recent scientific findings. Our researchers. Your teachers. Meet a few of them here.

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Students of Stockholm University

Every year Stockholm University welcomes thousands of international students from all over the world. Each bringing their own backpack full of experiences, expectations and dreams. Each with their own story.

Meet us online and around the world

Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes. Meet us and ask what it's like to study with us!

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Our courses and programmes

Stockholm University is one of the world's top 100 universities. Education is available at all levels, including Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees.

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Practicalities

As an exchange students you don't pay any tuition fees for your studies at Stockholm University and the studies are not longer than two semesters. Here are some useful links for practicalities once you have been admitted for exchange studies at Stockholm University.

The Djurgården canal in central Stockholm. Photo: Verner Nystrand/Imagebank Sweden

Ranking

Stockholm University is one of the top 50 universities in Europe according to several well-established university ranking tables. Read more about this and other rankings.

Students at Skinnarviksberget in central Stockholm. Photo: Niklas Björling

Sweden’s higher education system

Sweden has adopted the Bologna System which standardises qualifications across Europe. The national system of credits (HP or “högskolepoäng”) is equivalent to ECTS credits.