How studying at Stockholm can lead to a great Swedish career

When Han Zhang came from China to study a Masters at Stockholm University in 2009, it put her on the path to a career at a top Swedish law firm. She is one of many overseas students for whom studies in Stockholm have led to careers in Sweden.

Student news

Swedish higher education ranked #1 in Europe 2012-05-18 A new global ranking of higher education systems places Sweden number one in Europe and number two worldwide, just behind the US.
Warning for phishing email 2012-05-14 A phishing email has been sent out to email users at Stockholm University today. The sender is Stockholm University and contains a link marked RESOLVE.
Stockholm Earth Week 2012-05-16 In conjunction with Stockholm Earth Week, which takes place May 21-25, Stockholm University Student Union is conducting a range of events on campus, based around the theme of the earth and creating a healthy environment. During the week participants will have a chance to meet other environmentally committed people from different parts of the world, to exchange thoughts, ideas and dreams—and to just have fun!

Meet our students

Exchange students

Each year around 1,000 international exchange students come to study as part of an exchange programme.

Exchange students

Master's students

Each term several hundred students from all over the world come to Sweden to study one of the University's 75 master's programmes. Here we meet 8 students from 8 different countries Ethiopia, Korea, USA, Iran, South Africa, Iran, Mexico, and China.

Master's students

PhD students

Stockholm has an excellent reputation internationally, which makes it an attractive place for top research students.

PhD students

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How to apply

The Admissions Office offers information on university studies and application procedures. Find out more about how to apply to Study at Stockholm University with our helpful step-by-step guide.

How to apply