Degrees

When you have finished your studies and want to apply for the award of a qualification, you should apply to receive a degree certificate (diploma). To receive the degree certificate you must have fulfilled all of the requirements.

Two female master students getting their diploma, Aula magna, Stockholm University.

Photo: Rickard Kilström.

Degree requirements

All courses and study programmes are placed within one of three cycles: first, second or third cycle. Each cycle builds on studies from the previous cycle and each qualification is specified by one of these cycles. Read mor about Local qualification descriptors, general degrees and professional qualifications. 

Degree requirements at Stockholm University

How to apply for a degree certificate (diploma)

You apply for a degree certificate through the Degree Office. 

Application for a degree certificate

Alumni - stay connected with us!

There are plenty of good reasons for alumni to stay in touch with Stockholm University. Stay connected after you graduate, or reconnect with us now, to find out more about what possibilities are in store for you!

Stay in touch  and collaborate with us!

We are always on the lookout for our alumni around the world. If you want to get on our radar, or know of alumni that we should connect with, please write to us!

Read more about to be an Alumni at Stockholm University

If you have any questions about our educations, please contact the course administrator or the student office.

Student Office

Welcome to the department's student office. Here you can get help with registration, study certificates, picking up exams, finding schedules and syllabi, and with questions about completing older courses.

Administrator for international courses

Administers courses in Early Childhood Education and School-age Education and Care that are given in English.

Last updated: 2025-10-13

Source: Department of Child and Youth Studies