Fact Sheet - The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, DSV

Stockholm University main Campus Frescati. Photo: Eva Dahlin.

Stockholm University – profile

A leading European university.

In a changing and globalised world, Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable and democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth, based on critical thinking.

Ranked among the world’s top 100 universities, Stockholm University is one of Europe's leading centres for higher education and research in science and human science. With a large number of students, a wide range of education and a combination of independent basic as well as strong applied research, it contributes actively to society – a role that has characterised the University since its inception in 1878. Located in the capital of Sweden, Stockholm University places special emphasis on offering courses and programmes that meet the needs of the region and of society.

Stockholm University – contact information

Name of the university: Stockholm University
Postal address: The international office, Stockholm University, 164 91 Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting address: Studenthuset, Universitetsvägen 2 B, Campus Frescati
Erasmus code: S STOCKHO 01
Website Stockholm University/study
Phone: +46 8 16 20 00 (switchboard)
E-mail for general enquires: exchange@su.se

Nod Building, Stockholm University Campus Kista. Photo: Eva Dalin.

Department of Computer and Systems Sciences – profile

The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) combine computer science, systems science and information technology in an interdisciplinary environment. The department’s education and research cover areas such as programming, systems development, data science, information security, human–computer interaction, AI and immersive technologies. The course offerings prepare students for future careers in IT architecture, systems development, interaction design, data analysis, project management and research.

DSV has its own campus in Kista, 20 minutes north of Stockholm city centre by metro, offering modern facilities, bright study areas and well-equipped IT labs.

Department – contact information

Name of the department: Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, DSV
Postal address: Stockholm University, DSV, Post box 7003, SE-164 07 Kista, Sweden
Visiting address: Campus Kista, Nod Building, Borgarfjordsgatan 12, Kista
Website for exchange studies at DSV
Phone: +46 8 16 20 00 (switchboard)
International coordinator: Suk-hi Cho and Markus Näslund
Director of International Office: Preben Hansen
E-mail for incoming students: exchange-in@dsv.su.se
E-mail for outgoing students: exchange-out@dsv.su.se

General information

Academic calendar

Academic calendar
Examinations are arranged in the end of each course.

Orientation and welcome days

Autumn: The week preceding the start of the autumn semester includes the important information session at the Department on Campus Kista and the central welcome day and orientation with socialising activities on Stockholm University’s main Campus Frescati.

Spring: The information session at the Department on Campus Kista will be held either at the end of the week preceding the start of the spring semester or the first day of the spring semester before the orientation and welcome activities on main Campus Frescati.

Courses

Courses within Computer and Systems Sciences are offered as individual courses/modules of 7.5 ECTS each.

Language of instruction

Courses within programs at Bachelor level are generally taught in Swedish.
Courses at Master level are taught in English.

Full time study load, credits

The national system of credits HP (högskolepoäng) is the equivalent of ECTS. Full time studying is 30 credits per semester and 60 credits in a 40-week academic year. The study week is 40 hours including lectures, individual and group assignments, laboratory works, supervision, seminars and independent studies.

Structure of the semester

The semester at DSV is divided into two periods: 1 and 2. Each period is 10 weeks. Exchange students are recommended to not take more than 30 ECTS per semester and two 7.5 credit courses simultaneously in both periods (four courses each semester). Exchange students can take extra Swedish language courses for international students at the department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism.

Application information

Nomination

The partner university nominates students via e-mail to: exchange-in@dsv.su.se
Please ask for the nomination Excel form for this and provide us with the name of the student, date of birth, disability (if any), e-mail address and exchange period at DSV. Together with your nominations we also wish to receive a full transcript of records for each nominated student (containing all completed studies at the home university).

Nomination dead-line

For autumn semester or an academic year: 1 April
For spring semester: 20 September

Application deadlines

For autumn semester or an academic year: 17 April
For spring semester: 1 October

Required documents for application

Nominated students will receive a link to an online application form.
Together with the application students need to submit:

Transcript of records. It must include academic achievements until now. If you are a Master student, submit your Bachelor's diploma and transcript.
Certificate of your current university registration.
Proof of English proficiency.
Certificate of disability (if available).
Valid national passport and ID (no originals needed).

General requirements

Students must:

have completed studies in computer and systems sciences, corresponding to at least 60 ECTS at the time of application,
currently be enrolled at one of our partner universities,
be nominated by one of our partner universities for exchange studies at DSV and
meet the specific requirements for each selected course.

Language requirements

Students whose native language is not English must provide evidence that their English language proficiency meets the minimum requirements for admission from one of the language proficiency tests listed below.

For exchange students minimum B2 according to CEFR or CEF or CEFR.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (no section below 5.5 in the Academic Module).
TOEFL: PBT 575 (with minimum score 4.5 in the written test).
IBT 90 (with minimum score 20 in the written test).

University of Cambridge and Oxford: Certificate advanced English or Diploma of English Studies. Note that student from Nordic countries do not need to take a test.

Learning Agreement

Admitted exchange students need to establish a Learning Agreement including all selected exchange courses. As far as possible we prefer that the Learning agreement is established within Erasmus Without Paper (EWP).

We ask that the Learning Agreement is not established until we have fully assessed the students course eligibility.

Course information

DSV course catalogue

The list of eligible courses for exchange students will be updated in May and October.
Eligible courses autumn
Eligible courses spring

Course requirements

Exchange students must choose a minimum of two courses of 7.5 ECTS each at DSV to be able to study at other department/s or to take distance course/s. Please note that most courses have special eligibility requirements that students must fulfil. If the requirements are not fulfilled for a course, the selected course must be changed.

Schedule/course information

DSV courses and time tables
Stockholm University Course Catalogue

Swedish language course

Swedish language courses on different levels are offered for free by the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism to all incoming exchange students. Information about language courses is given during the Orientation/Welcome Day.

Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism

Transcript of record

Stockholm University uses the digital student database Ladok, where the student can find grades and courses, different certificates, such as registration or transcript of records. In Ladok the student can tailor transcripts according to his/her needs. Each transcript is provided with a validation code. Only courses with a passing grade will appear on the transcript if the student has completed all parts of the course.
Ladok

Additional student resources

Useful information during your studies

Visa

Note that EU citizens or citizens from countries outside the EU within a mobility program such as Erasmus+, provided that they else meet the requirements, do not need to apply for visa to exchange study in Sweden.
Visa applications is done via Swedish Migration Agency

Last updated: 2026-03-18

Source: Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, DSV