Applicants for economics increase by 16 percent
October 16 was the last day to apply for the spring semester of 2024. Compared to the same period last year, 16 percent more people have applied for courses in economics at Stockholm University.
Largest increase for new online course
In total, 2,690 people applied for courses at the Department of Economics, an increase of 16 percent. The increase corresponds to 430 more applicants. A new online distance course in microeconomics accounts for the largest share.
For Stockholm University as a whole, the number of applicants increases by nearly three percent. Nationwide, the figure is close to four percent. Find further reading here (in Swedish):
Application round spring term 2024
Department of Economics at Stockholm University
The Department of Economics offers one of the best global environments in Europe for research and higher education in economics. Former students are employed in fields such as national and international organisations, government, business and finance.
International programmes
We offer two fully international programmes at the department: a master’s programme and a PhD programme. Find out more and apply for autumn 2024 here:
Text: Anneli Eriksson
Last updated: October 20, 2023
Source: Department of Economics