Thank you for choosing Stockholm University! In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of term.

Checklist for a smooth start

Activate your university account and make an online registration

Before your studies begin you need to activate your university account and make an online registration for your courses.

Activation of university account

Once you have activated your account you will be able to registrer for your courses, as well as order your university card and get access to the library resources, printing and scanning.

At our department you make an online registration in Ladok which you can access with your university account.

Register online

Athena and Ladok for students

When you have registred for your course/courses you will have access to Athena which is a web-based learning and collaboration platform for courses at Stockholm University. In Athena you will find detailed information about your course such as lecture planning, literature lists, exams and schedule changes.

Athena

Get started with Athena

You can also use Athena through a mobile app available for both iOS and Android. We recommend downloading the app to your smartphone for quick access to schedule changes and other course updates. Please note that the app is called "itslearning".

In Ladok for students you will find record of current and completed education. You can also registrer for exams in Ladok.

Ladok login

Schedule

As a registred student you can easily see your course(s) schedule by login with your university account. Please note that the schedule is preliminary and is subject to change. When you are logged in, click on "My assembled schedule".

Schedule

If you are a not yet registered student (or if you have problems logging in) you can access the schedule by searching for the course in TimeEdit.

IT services

For information about access to computers, printers, wifi and other IT Services at Stockholm University, visit:

IT for students

If you need IT support, please use Serviceportalen to contact Helpdesk.

In order to begin your studies at Stockholm University, you need to apply for the course or programme you wish to study at:

Univeristy Admissions

At Stockholm Universitys website you can find a step-by-step guide on how to apply to a course or programme. Please read the instructions carefully.

A step-by-step guide

The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies' courses and programmes can be found at:

Courses and programmes*
 

Application for credits transfer

From 2020 we accept applications for credit transfer for studies at a university abroad through Ladok

Use your university account and log into Ladok and go to the page for "Apply for" and then choose "Crediting" and follow the instructions.

If you have questions please contact, Margarita Shiraishi.
 
Below, you will find information about credit transfer of studies from a university abroad for students who have been admitted to, or completed, a course or programme at Stockholm University.

Credit transfer

At the Student Office you can register for courses (in cases where you can't register online), get study certificates and obtain help with other administrative matters concerning your studies. Here you will also find timetables, course programs and reading lists for all the Department’s courses as well as information about the Department’s activities in general.

If you run into any troubles when registering for a course online, or if you need to re-register you can always contact the Student office.

Email:
exp.asien@su.se

Director of the Student office and Student councelor:

Margarita Shiraishi
Phone: +46 (08) 16 10 35

Ordinary phone hours:
Mondays: 10-12 am
Wednesdays: 1-2.30 pm

The Student Counselor and the Directors of Studies will help you choose the right course, plan and carry out your studies, count and register your credits, take a break in your studies, get special support and provide information about the labour market.

If you have any questions about studies, you are welcome to contact one of our directors of studies.

Student councelor:

Margarita Shiraishi
Email: studievagledare.asien@su.se

Director of Studies (Chinese, Japanese, Korean):
Johan Fresk
Phone: 08-16 36 20

Director of Studies (Arabic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies):
Martin Säfström
Phone: 08-16 29 43

Below you can find all the practical information that you need before and at the beginning of the semester at Stockholm University.

New Student