SULaw's Summer Programme

As a law student from one of our partner universities, you have the possibility of attending SULaw's Summer Programme. The programme takes place on campus, so take the opportunity to study with fellow students from around the world in courses taught by top researchers in beautiful Stockholm!

Photo: Niklas Björling / Stockholm University


Our Summer Programme usually starts at the end of June/early July. The programme streches over four weeks divided into two sessions of two weeks. Students can choose to attend one or both sessions.

Nomination

In order to be admitted to SULaw's Summer Programme, you must be officially nominated by one of the Department of Law's partner universities. Begin by checking with your home university if they are one of our partners. If they are, please contact them directly to learn more about how you should proceed. Kindly note that our Summer Programme is not open to free movers.

The deadline for nominations from our partner universities for the summer 2026 is 31 March 2026.

All our summer courses are undergraduate courses at either basic and advanced levels. To enrol in a course at basic level, students are expected to have completed at least 60 ECTS (i.e. one full year of studies) in law prior to the programme. For courses at advanced level, we recommend that students have completed at least 120 ECTS (i.e. two full years of studies) in law.

Since English is the language of instruction in all our summer courses, students are expected to have sufficient knowledge of English prior to the programme. We recommend that non-native speakers have a level of at least B2-C1. Please note that we do not require to see any transcript of records and/or language tests. It is your home university that will make sure that you fulfill these requirements before they nominate you to us.

Application

After receiving the official nomination from your home university, we will contact you by e-mail with further information regarding the application procedure, as well as the payment of the fee. You will apply online and will receive your Letter of Acceptance by e-mail.

Application deadline: 7 April 2026

Payment deadline: 21: April 2026

Dates, Costs and Housing

The 2026 edition of the summer programme is set up as follows :

  • First session: 22 June – 3 July 2026
  • Second session: 6 July – 17 July 2026

The cost of the 2026 summer programme is:

  • 1 session = SEK 6 700
  • 2 sessions = SEK 11 900

Please note that the price above does not include housing; see more information below.

The programme is tuition free. The fees charged are related to costs for the social programme and taxes. More specifically, the following is included in the fees:           

  • Wireless internet on campus    
  • Welcome breakfast and farewell dinner       
  • Public Transportation card for the period of stay                   
  • Social and cultural events                               
  • Company visit
  • Insurance
  • Administrative fee and VAT

Please note: Food not listed above is not included in the fee.

In the application to the 2026 Summer Programme, students will be able to indicate whether they wish to book accommodation through SULaw or arrange accommodation independently. Accommodation offered through SULaw consists of a small studio apartment (single occupancy) located in Albano, the university’s newest housing area, conveniently situated close to the campus.

The total cost per session for students who choose to book accommodation through SULaw in 2026 will be as follows:

  • One session with housing at Albano:
    SEK 6,700 (social programme fee) + SEK 6,700 (accommodation) = SEK 13,400
  • Two sessions with housing at Albano:
    SEK 11,900 (social programme fee) + 2 × SEK 6,700 (accommodation) = SEK 25,300

Students who choose to book accommodation through SULaw will check in their studios on the Sunday before each session starts between 15.00 and 18.00. The checkout and handing back of keys will be on the last Saturday of each session, between 11.00 and 12.00.

Courses

Each law course within the Summer Programme is worth 3,5 ECTS (fulltime studies), with a focus on international law. The schedules for the courses are designed to enable the students to participate in two courses in a two-week period, which most students choose to do.

The type of examination is stated in each course syllabus. In case of a take-home exam, the deadline will be over the last weekend of the session. The grading scale used is Pass/Fail and each student will be able to download an offical Transcript of Records after the completion of the programme.

Social Programme

To help you make the most of your visit to Sweden, and because summer should not only be about studying, we also organise social and cultural activities as part of our summer programme. You will get to experience Swedish culture through, among others, visits to local landmarks (e.g. the Stockholm City Hall) and excursions to places of natural beauty (e.g. Skinnarviksberget or Djurgården).

In each session, you will also be able to visit a Swedish company/organization/authority. A welcome breakfast and farewell dinner are also organised in each session of two weeks. The coordinators from SULaw will socialize with you during these activites, but you will still have plenty of time to discover Stockholm on your own or with your fellow summer students.

Come and discover Stockholm with us!

Visa and insurance

Before arriving in Sweden, make sure you are aware of the visa requirements and insurance coverage applicable to exchange students. Below you will find key information and useful links to help you prepare.

Students from outside EU/EEA normally need to apply for a visa to study in Sweden. Information about countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Sweden can be found on the website of the Swedish Migration Agency:

Visit Sweden for less than 90 days – apply for a visa - Migrationsverket

We also encourage you to check the page below where you can find country-specific information regarding, among others, entry to Sweden:

Sweden abroad

If you are student from a university outside the European Union and need a hard copy of your Letter of Acceptance for visa or residency purposes, SULaw can provide you with one.

All summer exchange students are covered by a Swedish State Insurance called “Student IN” during their stay in Stockholm. We encourage students to check whether this insurance covers their needs, and if not, to purchase an additional insurance. The terms and conditions of "Student IN" are available on the page below:

Insurance for exchange students in Sweden (Student IN) - Kammarkollegiet

Student feedback

Study Abroad Reflection – July 2025

Nelly Irungu, a fourth-year law student from Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya, joined Stockholm University’s SULaw Summer Programme 2025 to study Trade Agreements, Protectionism and Free Trade, and Intellectual Property Rights in Online and Virtual Environments, experiencing both rigorous courses and a culturally rich environment.

I enjoyed how engaging the classes are, and how we, as students could relate the classes to our home countries.

Study Abroad Reflection: Nelly Irungu from Kenya

Study Abroad Reflection – July 2024

Exploring the world through education, Will Rothe, a Deakin University student, shares his July 2024 study abroad experience at Stockholm University, where he explored World Trade Law, Intellectual Property Rights, and Stockholm's cultural and natural beauty.

"The beauty was right at our doorstep—we realized that Stockholm University's campus is located in a National Park!"

Study Abroad Reflection: Will Rothe from Australia

Reports

SULaw always strives to improve the services it offers, and our students' feedback in invaluable. You can read more about what our summer students thought of our programme in the reports below.

Student feedback 2025: What is your overall impression of SULaw's Summer Programme? pdf, 1.1 MB.

Student feedback 2025: Why did you choose SULaw's Summer Programme? pdf, 437.3 kB.

Student feedback 2024: What is your overall impression of SULaw's Summer Programme? pdf, 737.9 kB.

Student feedback 2024: Why did you choose SULaw's Summer Programme? pdf, 431.1 kB.

Student feedback 2023: What is your overall impression of SULaw's Summer Programme? pdf, 536.7 kB.

Student Feedback 2023: What skills have you developed during your summer at SULaw? pdf, 630.6 kB.

Meet our summer teachers

Photo: Nikas Björling


SULaw's summer courses are taught both by academic staff from Stockholm University and guest teachers experts in the field. Teachers for the summer programme 2026 will be published soon.

Meet our summer alumni

Photo: Niklas Björling


What was it really like to study at SULaw in the summer? What made the summer programme an enriching experience? How were the courses? Meet Adam from Australia, Iona from United Kingdom, Zeynep Berfin Kızıltaş from Türkiye and more of SULaw's summer alumni and learn about their unique experiences!

Meet our summer alumni

Last updated: 2026-02-04

Source: Department of Law

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