Study Swedish

Proficiency requirements vary for courses and programmes at the department, and you can find details about this below. The department runs a very wide range of courses in addition to those listed here. For a complete list of the department's courses in Swedish, Norwegian and Danish,  see the departmental website:
Department of Scandinavian Languages

Swedish for International Students
If you are an international student you may apply for Swedish language training at Beginner's Level. To participate you must be admitted to studies at Stockholm University through an exchange programme or an equivalent agreement (scholarship, doctoral candidate, visiting reseacher).

A placement test is arranged for students with some knowledge of Swedish.
Swedish for International Students

Swedish as a Foreign Language
If you have successfully completed an upper secondary education or equivalent and have knowledge in Swedish corresponding to one semester of full-time studies you may apply for Swedish as a Foreign Language.

The course is given on two levels and gives participants the basis for further academic studies in Swedish: Intermediate Level (Nivå 2) and Qualifying Course in Swedish for University Studies (Behörighetsgivande kurs i svenska, nivå 3).
(In Swedish) Svenska som främmande språk

Tisus – Test In Swedish for University Studies
Tisus is recognised by all the universities in Sweden as a statement of eligibility regarding Swedish language proficiency. It is an examination at advanced level and designed according to the expressed needs of students and university teachers.
Tisus

Exchange and Guest Studies
If you are studying Swedish or Scandinavian Languages at a foreign university you may study one or two semesters as an exchange or guest student at the Department.
(In Swedish) Studera i Stockholm som utbytes- eller gäststudent

Master’s Degree Programme in Swedish
If you already have a foreign Bachelor's Degree/First Degree with a major in Swedish/Scandinavian Languages, you may apply for the Master’s Degree Programme in Swedish.
(In Swedish) Masterprogram i svenska

For more information about courses in Swedish please contact the Department of Scandinavian Languages.
Contact information for Swedish for international students