Study abroad
Studying one or two semesters abroad is a fantastic opportunity to try out a new academic environment. Furthermore, you also have new experiences, get to know a new culture, and possibly meet friends for life.
Who can go?
In order for us to be able to nominate you as an exchange student, you need to be an active student at the Department of Physics. This means that you must be registered for at least one course with us the semester before you want to go. We also want you to have completed at least 30 credits before you leave. As a guideline, students at the bachelor's level usually go during year 2 or 3, while students at the master's level can go from their second semester onwards.
You can also go as an Intern during your studies, for exampel as part of your degree project.
Read more about Erasmus+ traineeship abroad here
For visits regulated by agreements between universities (so-called central agreements) rather than between departments there may be extra requirements.
Central student service's pages on exchange studies
Where can I go?
The Department of Physics has departmental agreements with several universities, mainly within Europe. In addition, Stockholm University also has agreements with universities around the world.
There is a database for both central and departmental agreements that you can look into to get an idea of countries you can go to. If the Department of Physics does not have an agreement with a university you want to go to, contact the International coordinator at Fysikum. There might be agreement that does not show or we can look in to the possibility to set up a new agreement. At the bottom of the page you find a list of all the agreements Fysikum have.
How to apply
The first step is therefore to contact our exchange coordinator (exchange@fysik.su.se). Remember to do so well in advance!
| Exchange period | Application period |
|---|---|
| Autumn semester or academic year (autumn + spring) | 15 January – 15 February |
| Spring semester | 15 August – 15 September |
If you are eligible for the study aid provided by CSN, you can continue to receive this support during your time as an exchange student. You can also apply for an extra loan to cover additional expenses incurred by the exchange (e.g., return air fare). Within the Erasmus+ programme, most students also receive a small scholarship via Stockholm University. If you go on an exchange through an agreement, you are automatically covered by the Student-UT insurance.
Agreements with The Faculty of Science
Students at Fysikum can aslo apply to agreements with the Faculty of Science.
| Exchange period | Application period |
|---|---|
| Autumn semester or academic year (autumn + spring) | 15 January – 15 February |
| Spring semester | 15 May – 15 June |
Agreements with Fysikum
Belgium
France
Italy
Università degli Studi di Torino
Switzerland
Slovakia
Pavol Jozef Šafárik University
Slovenia
Spain
Germany
Justus‐Liebig‐Universität Giessen
Ludwig-Maximilian Universität München
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Fysikums studnets can aslo go on agreements that are administratade by the Department of Astronomy:
Study abroad - Department of Astronomy
Contact
Please contact the international coordinator if you have any questions regarding studying abroad.
- Visiting address
Office B4:1047
- Irregular office hours
Christmas vacation 20 Dec.-8 Jan.
Last updated: January 15, 2025
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