What does education look like at Stockholm University?
Stockholm University is the 4th amongst the best global universities in Sweden, the 43rd in Europe, and the 114th in the world. The university is home to 29,300 full-time students.
Some quick must-know facts about Stockholm University
Getting a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Europe sounds like a highly desirable educational path for many prospective students nowadays. The first step of walking on that path is familiarizing ourselves with the various universities situated in Europe.
Founded in 1878, Stockholm University is the 4th amongst the best global universities in Sweden, the 43rd in Europe, and the 114th in the world. The university is home to 29,300 full-time and 1,400 doctoral students.
It is positioned in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (also known as the Shanghai Ranking) as the 69th best university.
With an average acceptance rate of 24% for international students, Stockholm University is known to be one of the top 100 universities globally that teaches English courses while enabling its students to fully emerge into the Swedish language and culture.
Keep reading to know what you need to get into SU and to explore the university in detail!
What can I study at Stockholm University?
Stockholm University offers a variety of courses in 8 main areas of study, each of which consists of dozens of academic programs available for you to choose your preferred one from. The areas include:
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Arts and Humanities
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Business and Economics
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Computer and Systems Sciences
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Human, Social and Political Sciences, and Law
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Language and Linguistics
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Media and Communications
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Science and Mathematics
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Teacher Training.
Get familiar with all the courses taught in the university based on the areas they derive from.
How to apply?
While the average 24% might sound attractive for the applicants, there are certain requirements they must meet as part of their application process. Here are the steps you need to complete to apply to SU.
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Select the course or program you want to pursue at the university.
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Make sure you meet both the general entry requirements of the university and the specific requirements for your preferred course.
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Apply to the university online through the University Admissions Website of Sweden by submitting the necessary documents and paying the application fee
English language requirement
As part of your application, you should introduce proof of proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary school course English 6. Learn more about how you can satisfy the English language proficiency requirement.
Application deadlines
Below find the links to the application deadlines for Spring and Autumn Semesters:
Student life at Stockholm University
Housing for International and Exchange Students
Stockholm University rents apartments and housing areas from other landlords in Stockholm to provide its international students with housing accommodation. Exchange students are also provided with housing. If you are an international or an exchange student applying to Stockholm university, you can find and fill in the application details here.
Student Services and Information Center
If you want to have a tour around the campus, the info center of the university is located in the Studenthuset building of the campus and is available for visitors from Monday to Friday 10 am - 11 am and 2 pm - 3 pm.
The Academic Writing Service, the Career Service, and the Admissions Office are located in Studenthuset, too.
Student Clubs and Unions
For students interested in sports, clubs, and organizations, Stockholm University offers faculty clubs for different areas of study, which include:
By becoming a member of student unions, you get access to various discounts on everything, including transportation, course literature, etc.
Learn more about how to become a SUS member. The university also organizes events and initiates clubs for international students, PhD Students, and more.
Sporting Activities
The Frescati Sports Center of Stockholm University offers sports activities in yoga, football, tennis, dance, martial arts, gymnastics, and much more. You may also book courts for badminton, table tennis, floorball, football, etc.
Tuition, Funding and Scholarships
Tuition
The citizens of countries outside of the European Union, European Economic Area and Switzerland are required to pay an application fee and tuition fees.
The application fee costs 900 SEK. Students pay an application fee for each semester they submit an application for.
The tuition varies depending on the course you are choosing. It starts from 90,000 SEK for Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, and reaches to 140,000 SEK for Sciences. Learn the tuition for the program you are considering enrolling in.
Living Costs
Stockholm University has estimated an average living cost of 8,568 SEK per month for each student. This calculation includes costs covering food, accommodation, local travel, phone and internet, and miscellaneous.
As mentioned earlier, you can get a discount on public transportation, local restaurants, and some other services if you are a member of the Stockholm University Student Union.
Scholarships
At Stockholm University, only students pursuing their Master’s degree are eligible for a scholarship. In addition to that, there are other criteria the students are required to meet in order to be eligible for a scholarship.
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They have to be a citizen from a country outside EU/EEA/Switzerland.
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They have to be admitted to a Master’s Program at SU in the first admission round.
Swedish Institute Scholarships
The Swedish Institute offers annual scholarships to international students. Only students from selected countries are eligible to obtain this scholarship.
Check out more scholarship options.
Career plans
Stockholm University offers its students the opportunity to join MyCareer, which is the university’s job portal. The recent graduates may register with their university account and create a personal profile to see the job offers based on their academic skills, interests and talents.