Study abroad

As a student at Stockholm University you have various options if you wish to study abroad for one or two terms.

Our department, and many others, have bilateral exchange agreements with different universities. If there is no departmental agreement with the university or the country that you would like to study in, you can look into one of Stockholm University’s central agreements, or you can find out about studying abroad as a 'free mover'.

Our exchange agreements

The Department of English has bilateral exchange agreements with a number of universities, mainly through the Erasmus+ programme. To be eligible, you need to have completed one year’s studies (60 credits) at a Swedish university or university college and of those at least 30 credits have to be in English studies with us.

Students on our Master’s programmes need only to have completed one year’s studies (60 credits) at a Swedish university or university college.

Our partner universities

We currently have exchange agreements with:

How do I apply?

The deadline for applications for our bilateral agreements is 15 September to study overseas during the spring term, and 15 February, if you wish to go abroad in the autumn term.

Studies abroad spring 2027

Each term we have an information session for students interested in our bilateral agreements. The information is published on Canvas for students currently taking English 1 and 2. The details for the information session during the autumn term will be available here later.

The application period for studies abroad in the spring term 2027 is from 15 August to 15 September. The application link will be published on 15 August. The interview date will be confirmed later. Applicants will be contacted and given further details.

As well as filling in the online form, applications should include:

A letter presenting yourself and motivating why you would like to study abroad (approximately 500-600 words). The letter should be in English (PDF format) and uploaded as part of the online application.
A transcript of records (from Ladok and also to be uploaded as part of the online application).

Apply for the spring term 2026 (applications open 15 January):

Application link.

As well as filling in the online form, applications should include:

1. A letter presenting yourself and motivating why you would like to study abroad (approximately 500-600 words). The letter should be in English (PDF format) and uploaded as part of the online application.

2. A transcript of records (from Ladok and also to be uploaded as part of the online application).

Stockholm University exchange agreement

Stockholm University also has exchange agreements with a number of universities and countries. Information about these programmes and how you apply is available on the Stockholm University central website.

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Free mover

You can also decide to study abroad on your own as a ‘free mover’, that is, not through one of the University’s exchange programmes. As a ‘free mover’ you decide where you want to study and for how long, but you need to arrange it yourself, and you will be liable to potential fees in the country in question.

Last updated: 2026-03-11

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