New student
Welcome to the Department of Political Science. We're excited to have you as a student and are committed to making your time here a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

As a new student, there's a lot to consider. We've gathered some practical information on this page to help you get off to a smooth start. If you can't find what you're looking for here or on Stockholm University's website, feel free to reach out to us.
A smooth start
Thank you for choosing Stockholm University. To help your studies start off as smoothly as possible, we've put together a short checklist for the beginning of the term.
Checklist for newly admitted students
Admission and enrollment
Below, you'll find information about enrolling in the course you've been accepted to.
First level
Master level
Master's Programme in Political Science
International Master's Programme in Environmental Social Science
International Master's Programme in Political Science with Specialization in Global Asian Studies
Re-enrollment
If you want to re-enroll to complete a course you started in a previous semester, send an email to: studentexpedition@statsvet.su.se.
Athena – our course platform
The department uses Athena as the course platform for communication between students and teachers. Once you've registered and activated your university account, you'll be able to access each course site. You can log into Athena using the same university account you use for other IT services.
Athena mobile app
Athena users also have a mobile app available on iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android devices. Simply search for itslearning in Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Schedule and literature lists
The department uses Athena as the course platform for communication between students and instructors. There, you'll also find your schedule, curriculum, literature lists, and more.
Your schedule and course literature will also be available on the course website
Contact
- Visiting address
Building F, room F472
- Office hours
Monday and Wednesday 11.30-13.00.
- Phone hours
Monday and Wednesday 11.30-13.00
Telephone number:
+46 (0)8-16 32 22
+46 (0)8-16 34 00
+46 (0)8-16 26 29
- Visiting address
Building F, 4th floor
- Office hours
Drop-in Monday and Wednesday 11.00-13.00. You can also book an appointment via studievagledare@statsvet.su.se.
- Phone hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11.00-12.00
Telephone number:
08-16 26 25
08-674 74 58
- Visiting address
Building F, 4th floor
For questions concerning the International Master's Programme in Environmental Social Science (IMPRESS) please contact impress@statsvet.su.se
- Office hours
Drop-in Monday and Wednesday 11.00-13.00. You can also book an appointment via master@statsvet.su.se.
- Phone hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11.00-12.00
Last updated: December 13, 2024
Source: Department of Political Science