Incoming exchange students
Welcome to the Department of Social Anthropology! Here you can find information for incoming exchange students.
The Department of Social Anthropology at Stockholm University is committed to a global and comparative perspective toward the diversity of social and cultural forms of the contemporary world. Its research encompasses all continents, and the interactions between them. It draws on the rich international anthropological research heritage, but is also engaged in a continuous renewal of that tradition, its thought and practices.
Application process
The Department of Social Anthropology participates in the exchange programme Erasmus as well as other agreements between universities. If you are interested in becoming an exchange student, you should turn to your home university for information regarding the application.
As an exchange student, you:
- must be nominated by your home university.
- will remain registered at your home university.
- apply through the International coordinator at your home university.
Step-by-step guide
Courses for exchange students at the bachelor's level
Autumn and Spring semesters
Gender and Sexuality 7,5 ECTS (SA2021)
Autumn semesters
Current Debates in Social Anthropology 7,5 ECTS (SA3012)
This course deals with recent debates and research that is vital for understanding the current development of antrhopology.
Courses offered by other departments
Sweden - Society and Everyday Life 15 ECTS (ETG180)
Environmental Communication 7,5 ECTS (MK3057)
Cultural Heritage: Aesthetics, Learning and Reflexivity 7,5 ECTS (HVK01G)
Swedish Geography 7,5 ECTS (KG1208)
Courses for international students at the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Courses for international students at the Department of Latin American Studies
*A semester of full-time studies covers 30 ECTS.
Please contact the international coordinator via studievagledare@socant.su.se for more information.
Courses for exchange students at the master's level
Autumn semester
Course 1 History and Philosophy of Anthropological Theory 15 ECTS (SAM225)
Course 2 Key Themes in Contemporary Anthropology 15 ECTS (SAM226)
Spring semester
Course 1 Transnational Migration 7,5 ECTS (SAM210)
Course 2 Digital Anthropology 7,5 ECTS (SAM215)
Course 3 Political Matters 7,5 ECTS (SAM250)
Course 4 Environmental Anthropology 7,5 ECTS (SAM223)
Cycles, credits and grades
Sweden has adopted the Bologna system in line with other European countries. The qualifications you earn at Stockholm University will be easily understandable throughout Europe and the world. The national system of credits used in Sweden (”högskolepoäng”) is equivalent to credits measured in ECTS.
All courses and programmes are divided into three cycles
- First cycle
Bachelor’s Degree 180 credits - Second cycle
Master’s Degree (2 years) 120 credits - Third cycle
Doctoral/PhD Degree 240 credits
Credit system
A full-time workload is 30 credits per terms and 60 credits per a normal 40-week academic year. The system is compatible with ECTS credits.
The Academic Year contains two terms: Autumn term and Spring term. One term runs for 20 weeks. Each term is divided in four periods: A, B, C and D.
Grading system
Stockholm University uses a seven-point grading scale related to the learning objects of the course, unless otherwise prescribed in the course syllabus.
The following grading scale is used:
Fail (F, FX), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B), Excellent (A).
Handbook
Student services, accommodation, student unions, library, health centre, equal treatment, insurance, Swedish bank account – the Handbook will prepare you for your time as a student at Stockholm University.
Academic year
The academic year at Stockholm University starts in late August and ends in early June. The academic year is divided into two terms, an autumn term and a spring term.
Student life
There are many aspects of student life. You may want to engage in social activities, find housing, visit Studenthuset, discover favourite places to study and learn where to do sports and exercise at student-friendly prices. Find out more about these things below.
Housing
Stockholm University rents and manages furnished rooms and apartments which are owned by other landlords in Stockholm. These are available to international students at Stockholm University.
Studenthuset and Infocenter
In Studenthuset at the Frescati campus you will find Infocenter and a wide range of student services and support. There are also places to study, a café run by the Student Union and a lot more to discover.
Student unions
The student unions are membership organisations with the purpose to represent the common interests of students.
Sporting activities on campus
Sports and exercise is not only beneficial to your health but can also have a positive effect on your study results. As a student at Stockholm University you have a wide range of sporting activities to choose from.
Places to study
Up to 770 places to study (study desks) are available at different locations within the Frescati area for the University’s students.
Learning Swedish
While it is true that nearly everyone in Sweden speaks English, it is also true that nothing immerses you in a culture better than living and learning the language.
Contact
- Visiting address
Södra huset entrance B, 6th floor
B621
Department of Social Anthropology
Universitetsvägen 10 B
Frescati, Stockholm
- Visiting address
Södra huset entrance B, 6th floor
Department of Social Anthropology
Universitetsvägen 10 B
Frescati, Stockholm
Last updated: May 29, 2023
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