Study abroad

Studying for one or two semesters abroad provides a wonderful opportunity to become familiar with a new academic environment. Besides that, you also gain new experiences, come into contact with a new culture, and perhaps even meet friends for life.

Who can go?

In order for us to nominate you as an exchange student, you need to be an active student in astronomy. That means that you must be registered on at least one course with us for the semester before you want to go abroad. We also require that you have completed at least 30 credits before you leave. As a rule, students at undergraduate level go abroad either in the second or third year, while students at the master’s level can go from semester 2. Additional requirements may apply for central agreements. 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

Bild: P. Horálek/ESO

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 Astronomy has agreements with several universities, mainly in Europe. Stockholm University also has central agreements (available to all students at the university) with universities around the world. The agreements are collected in a database, which you can check to get an idea of which countries you can go to. If there is no agreement in astronomy with a university you would like to go to, perhaps another department has an agreement. In that case, we can contact that department and inquire if you can make an exchange through their agreement. At the bottom of the page you find a list of all the agreements at the Department of Astronomy.

The first step is therefore to contact our exchange coordinator (exchange@astro.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 semester15 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. 

International opportunities

Exchange period Application period
Autumn semester or academic year (autumn + spring)15 January – 15 February
Spring semester15 May – 15 June

 

International coordinator

The international coordinator is responsible for the various exchange agreements that the Department of Astronomy has with other higher education institutions. Here you can get information about where you can go on an exchange, and how to apply. You can also get answers to questions concerning crediting of your studies abroad. The international coordinator also handles all administration for incoming exchange students, including admission, course selection and certificates of arrival and departure.

  

Study advisor - graduate level and International coordinator

Malva Rydqvist

exchange@astro.su.se
+46855378652

Visiting addressAlbaNova, B4:1047 Level 4, next to the Student office.

Online counseling

Online counseling is available via Zoom. You are welcome to contact us to schedule an online meeting.

Visiting hoursDrop-in Wednesday 12:30-13:30.

Phone hoursWeekdays 09:00-15:00. Cancelled from December 22 until January 7.

Irregular office hoursClosed to visitors from 22 December up to and including 6 January. For urgent matters, we can be reached by email, but response times will be longer than usual.

Last updated: 2025-10-10

Source: Department of Astronomy