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Independence, creativity, and critical thinking – studying at Stockholm University enables you to gain the international perspective that today's world demands. Stockholm University is characterised by a dynamic crossover between teaching and research, which gives powerful advantages in professional and academic life. The University offers one thousand five hundred different courses, forty-seven Bachelor's programmes and eighty-three Master's programmes.

Research

Research within the humanities, law, and the social and natural sciences at Stockholm University is internationally renowned, with a cross-disciplinary focus that allows flexible interactions between departments. Fifteen of the University's research areas have been specially chosen to profile the University, each nationally-leading and of internationally recognised status.

About the University

Stockholm University combines the best of both worlds: in the midst of a beautiful natural landscape, the Frescati campus is only ten minutes from the restaurants and clubs of Scandinavia's most exciting capital cities. Stockholm University is the largest university in Sweden and the region's centre for higher education and research in humanities, law, and the natural and social sciences.

New student?

If you are a new student then there are a number of important dates and other information you should be aware of. Follow the link to find out more about important dates and other information.

Orientation day for Master's students: Wednesday 25 August 2010.
Orientation days for Exchange students: 23-27 August 2010.
Autumn term starts: 30 August 2010.

Vice-Chancellor's blog

Stockholm University's Vice-Chancellor Kåre Bremer has been writing a blog in Swedish since June 2005. January 2009 marked the launch of the Vice-Chancellor's new English-language blog. The blog focuses on issues in higher educational and research from an international perspective, with particular emphasis on issues affecting Stockholm University.

Course catalogue

Take a look at Stockholm University online catalogue covering English language master's programmes starting during the academic year beginning autumn 2010-2011. The next deadline for application to our Master's programmes starting spring 2011 is July 1, when applications open.

Keep in touch!

Want to stay in touch with Stockholm and the University now that you have returned home after your studies in Stockholm? Stockholm University's network on the new online community Sweden in Touch is a place where former students can make contact with friends old and new.

Highlights

Master's programmes starting spring 2011

A number of our international master's programmes begin during the spring term 2011. For prospective students wishing to commence their studies during spring 2011, application opens on July 1, 2010 and continues until the closing date, on August 15, 2010. There are in total eleven programmes starting in spring 2011, and all except one – in law – are within the the Faculty of Science.

Reduce stress ahead of your vacation

Your vacation should be an opportunity for reflection and to get away from everyday life. But to do that you have to put aside everyday chores and think about what you really want to do and who you are, according to Giorgio Grossi, a researcher as Stockholm University’s Stress Research Institute.