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Edison Bin Liu made the move from China to Stockholm to study law

"It's a massive move coming from China to Sweden," says Edison Liu, 26. "But I think it is worth it."

Edison Bin Liu made the move from China to Stockholm to study law
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Fernanda Hernández, Mexico

“It’s wonderful that there are lots of international students at the university,” says Hernández. “On my course we have students from Sweden, Spain, Mexico, America, Bangladesh to name just a few.”

Fernanda Hernández, Mexico
“Studying film in Stockholm is very different to studying film in Helsinki. Not only was I a beginner in Helsinki, film studies was also only a part of the theatre department at University of Helsinki. It is not even possible to have film studies as a major there.”

Mirva Huusko fantasises about a future in film

Finnish Mirva Huusko is 25 years old and studies film at Stockholm University. Initially she came to Stockholm as an exchange student, but then she decided to stay. Now she has studied in Stockholm for six years.

Mirva Huusko fantasises about a future in film
Neda Keshavarzi

Neda Keshavarzi, Iran

Neda Keshavarzi is currently studying for a Master’s Degree at the Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry.

Neda Keshavarzi, Iran
Despite some initial problems in adjusting to the Swedish cold winters, she has no doubts she wants to stay in Sweden after her education. “Right now, everything is great,” she says and turns her face towards the spring sun.

Petrine Knight on fashion, opera and life in a beautiful capital city

When Texas born American Petrine Knight studied art history in London she saw something on TV. It was Aristocrats, a BBC costume drama in four episodes. She was swept away by the splendour of 18th century costumes. After that Petrine realized she wanted to focus more on costumes and fashion in her education.

Petrine Knight on fashion, opera and life in a beautiful capital city
René Erwee, Master's student from South Africa

René Erwee, South Africa

Master’s student René Erwee has adapted rather quickly to the differences between her native country South Africa and Sweden. “I don’t feel as lost here as I thought I would be,” says René. (Part 1 of 2)

René Erwee, South Africa

Sara Mehrabi, Iran

One of the reasons Iranian Master’s student Sara Mehrabi chose Stockholm University is its high ranking among other universities worldwide. She has not been disappointed. "My professors have helped to put me on the right track – I can ask them anything," she says. (Part 1 of 2)

Sara Mehrabi, Iran
Stephen Blake Ervin is in his first year of a two years Masters Programme at Stockholm University.

Stephen Blake Ervin studies English in Stockholm

Stephen Blake Ervin is in his first year of a two-year Master's Programme at Stockholm University. Ervin, from Winston-Salem, North Carolina in the USA, started a Masters in English Literature in August.

Stephen Blake Ervin studies English in Stockholm
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Toheeb Adigun, USA

Master’s student, Toheeb Adigun, is adjusting to the differences between American education and the Swedish system. “Here there’s a lot more information to learn in a short period of time,” he says. A course takes four weeks in Sweden rather than the standard course length in an American university which is four months. “On the other hand it’s the only course, so it’s easier to focus.” (Part 1 of 2)

Toheeb Adigun, USA
Master's student YouJin Chong thinks that,

YouJin Chong, Korea

That her professors combine teaching with working in the "real" world is important to YouJin Chong. "One of my professors works for Unesco," she says. YouJin is also committed to making a change in the world. "Education is a tool to accomplish dreams," she says. (Part 1 of 2)

YouJin Chong, Korea

Yeneneh Hailesalassie, Ethiopia

The transition from life in Ethiopia to Sweden has not been difficult for Master’s student Yeneneh Hailesalassie. “It helps that I live with relatives,” says Yenenah but he also understands that attitude is important when living abroad. “I made up my mind to have a good experience at Stockholm University. I look at it as an adventure,” he says. (Part 1 of 2)

Yeneneh Hailesalassie, Ethiopia

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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