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Students at Orientation Day. Photo: Niklas Björling

How to get a smooth start as a new student

Are you a newly admitted student? We have gathered a lot of useful information to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible. Welcome to Stockholm University!

Stockholm University will open gradually from 1 June

The University President has decided to proceed with a gradual opening of the University from 1 June, regarding both teaching and examination.

Students at Söder in central Stockholm, during summer. Photo: Niklas Björling

Check out our pre-departure information

Have you been admitted to studies at Stockholm University this autumn? Congratulations! Read more about how to make sure everything is in order before your departure to Sweden.

Pauline Snoeijs Leijonmalm på Nordpolen under en tidigare expedition. Foto: Peter Sylvander

Research expedition to unexplored part of the Arctic

The marine ecosystem between Greenland and the North Pole is unexplored. This summer Pauline Snoeijs Leijonmalm will go there together with a research expedition.

Cleaner fish change sex – and intellectual abilities

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse females have better self-control than males, while males are better learners, shows a new study.

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Cleaner fish change sex – and intellectual abilities

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse females have better self-control than males, while males are better learners. Since the Bluestreak cleaner wrasses are hermaphrodites and change sex, this means that the wrasses’ cognitive abilities change according to their current sex. This is shown in a recent study from the Department of Zoology.

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New type of massive explosion explains mystery star

An ancient star with a unique chemical composition has been discovered by an international research team.

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Taking a step back to zoom into the global ocean picture of nitrogen fixers

Integrative analyses of molecular and imaging data can lead to more accurate explorations of ocean microbes. This provides valuable information for improving the understanding of an Earth system under anthropogenic change, according to a new study in Nature Communications.

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How racial wage discrimination of football players ended in England

A new study in economics used data from the English Premier League to investigate the impact of the so-called “Bosman ruling”, and found that racial discrimination disappeared – but not for non-EU players.

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July

Important dates

Second Notification of Selection Results: Autumn 2021

The second Notification of Selection Results for the second admission round autumn 2021 is published on 29 July.

5 August

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7 August

Event

Academic Pride 2021: How are binary gender norms affected by language use?

Academic Pride 2021 consist of a seminar on gender-categorization and language and digital social events for students.

21 August

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22 August

Event

Arrival Service for international students

The Arrival Service is the first event of the Welcome activities and is open to all new international and exchange students at Stockholm University. Student ambassadors and university staff will welcome you and help you settle into your new life in Stockholm and Sweden.

August

Information session

Introduction Day for Master Students at the Faculty of Humanities

The Introduction Day is an informative session for students about to start their studies at the master's level at the Faculty of Humanities. To cover everything you need to know as a new student, the Introduction Day will give you an introduction in the wide range of opportunities offered at the Faculty. Our student counsellors will let you know what support they offer and our student panel is ready to answer all questions possible about life as a student studying at the master's level.

A covid-19 sign in Studenthuset. Photo: Jorge Win

Information on Covid-19

Here is the latest information regarding the new corona virus. You will also find answers to common questions, news and research about the virus together with tips for studying and working remotely.

Departments

Education and research are conducted at Stockholm University within 53 departments, centres and institutes.

International collaborations

Stockholm University collaborate with universities all over the world as well as businesses and organisations in Sweden and beyond.

Work at SU

Over 5,700 people work here to achieve our vision of a university of the highest international quality. Are you interested in joining us? See our list of open positions.

Astrid Söderbergh Widding, President of Stockholm University. Photo:Eva Dalin

Relocation

Here we present what you need to know about moving to Sweden to work and live in Stockholm. We hope to welcome you soon!

Academic Writing Service

The Academic Writing Service provides English-language support for writing and study skills. We give talks and seminars and offer individual guidance.

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