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Are you admitted to a master's programme starting autumn 2025? Welcome!

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During your studies

Here you will find information on how you can influence your education, apply for study breaks and other things you need to know during your education.

Study abroad

The international student exchange with Erasmus+ in Europe gives you the opportunity to spend a part of your training at one of Stockholm University’s many partner universities in Europe.

Our research

We conduct sociological and demographic research of a high international standard and are ranked among the top 50 Sociology departments in the world.

Recent publications

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Ongoing research projects

Read about our ongoing research projects at the Department of Sociology.

News

2025-05-15

Swedish Institute for Social Research

European Initiative Calls for Enhanced Family Support Systems

On the International Day of Families, May 15, the rEUsilience project – led by SOFI and the University of Oxford – presents new insights and recommendations for strengthening family resilience in Europe. The message is clear: families must be at the heart of social policy reform.

Two parents walks across a bridge toward a stone building, holding hands with a small child.

2025-04-28

Swedish Institute for Social Research

New thesis: Education and place of residence politically divide young people

Education level and urban versus rural residence increasingly influence young people's likelihood of supporting radical right-wing parties, according to a new doctoral thesis by Amanda Almstedt Valldor, PhD candidate in sociology at the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI), Stockholm University.

Två personer väntar vid en snötäckt busshållplats, en använder mobilen, den andra har hörlurar.

Society, Democracy and Welfare

2025-04-25

Department of Sociology

Clear link between educational field and number of children

Individuals who pursue careers in health and education tend to have more children than those in other fields, according to a new study in demography. This is the case regardless of gender and education level.

Läkare och sjuksköterska pratar med en äldre patient i ett undersökningsrum.

Organization and Working Life Psychology and Human Behaviour Society, Democracy and Welfare

2025-04-23

Department of Sociology

Divorce increasing among low-income older adults

High income is increasingly associated with stable marriages among older people, a new study in demography reveals. Previously, the trend was the opposite – the higher the income, the greater the risk of divorce, especially among older women.

Ett äldre par promenerar hand i hand i en solig park.

Society, Democracy and Welfare Economy and Society

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May

Seminar

SUDA Demographic Colloquium Series

Presentation by Ida Johansson, SUDA. PhD-start up seminar. Topic to be announced later.

SUDA Demographic Colloquium Series

Presentation by Ida Johansson, SUDA. PhD-start up seminar. Topic to be announced later.

Society, Democracy and Welfare

May

Event

Congratulations on your Master's degree!

Celebrate at the Master's Conferment in Aula Magna. It is broadcast live so share it with all your loved ones.

Congratulations on your Master's degree!

Celebrate at the Master's Conferment in Aula Magna. It is broadcast live so share it with all your loved ones.

May

Thesis defence

Madeleine Eriksson Kirsch defends her dissertation

Madeleine Eriksson Kirsch, PhD candidate in sociology at SOFI, defends her dissertation.

Madeleine Eriksson Kirsch defends her dissertation

Madeleine Eriksson Kirsch, PhD candidate in sociology at SOFI, defends her dissertation.

Society, Democracy and Welfare

May

Thesis defence

Tünde Lénárd defends her dissertation

Tünde Lénárd, PhD candidate in sociology at SOFI, defends her dissertation.

Tünde Lénárd defends her dissertation

Tünde Lénárd, PhD candidate in sociology at SOFI, defends her dissertation.

Society, Democracy and Welfare

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European Initiative Calls for Enhanced Family Support Systems

New thesis: Education and place of residence politically divide young people

Clear link between educational field and number of children

Divorce increasing among low-income older adults

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SUDA Demographic Colloquium Series

SUDA Demographic Colloquium Series

Congratulations on your Master's degree!

Congratulations on your Master's degree!

Madeleine Eriksson Kirsch defends her dissertation

Madeleine Eriksson Kirsch defends her dissertation

Tünde Lénárd defends her dissertation

Tünde Lénárd defends her dissertation

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