Incoming exchange students
Are you a student in another country thinking about coming to Sweden?
Whether you come here on your own (free-mover) or as an exchange student, we are pleased to welcome you. All the advanced level courses at the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies are given in English.
Together with the International Office at Stockholm University we will provide assistance with formalities as well as practical matters. And you will not feel alone - Stockholm University have students from many countries all over the world.
Exchange students
To study one or two semesters abroad is a wonderful opportunity to experience a new academic environment and way of life as an integral part of your degree.
Stockholm University participates in several exchange programs such as Erasmus and Nordplus, has exchange agreements with around 400 universities throughout the world and offer over 200 courses in English to exchange students. If you are interested in becoming an exchange student you should contact a university in your own country for information.
As an exchange student you may study one or two semesters at a foreign institution. A learning agreement containing your planned courses at the foreign institution is completed before you arrive, and the credits for the listed courses will be accepted by The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.
These exchange agreements are either made between institutions Erasmus+ or between universities (Central agreement), including North2North or Nordlys.
Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies' ERASMUS+ partner departments
A departmental agreement is limited to a subject area, which you must study at the subject related department in order to apply. Such agreements in Europe are called Erasmus+ and outside Europe bilateral agreements.
Europe
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
If you are interested in studying at any of our partner departments listed above, or if you already are a student at one of our partner departments, please first contact the Erasmus student contact at your home university and the international coordinators at Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.
How to apply
The application process for exchange students is different from that for other international students. Read the instructions carefully.
How to apply as an Exchange student
More information for Exchange students
Departmental agreements outside Europe
Currently, the department has seven bilateral agreements with the following universities:
Japan
South Korea
Hong Kong
Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Morocco
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane
Please contact the International Coordinator at your home university and at The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies for more information.
Practical information for Exchange students
Student services, accommodation, student unions, library services, health centre, equal treatment, insurance, Swedish bank account etc. – below you can find information that prepares you for life as a student at Stockholm University:
Free movers
If you want to study at our department and do not come as an exchange student, you are welcome to apply directly to our master’s courses and programmes at universityadmissions.se.
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen you will be required to pay application and tuition fees.
For more information:
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Contact
International coordinator for studies abroad
For questions regarding studies abroad within your education at the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.
- Phone hours
Måndagar 10-12
Onsdagar 13-14.30
Last updated: March 17, 2025
Source: Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
