New student
Thank you for choosing the Department of Linguistics! On this page you will find useful information for our new students.
Before your course or program begins, there are a few things you need to arrange. You will need to activate a university account, register as a student and find the learning platform Athena.
Get a university account
In order to register for courses and access all of the university's IT services, you will need to obtain a university account. The process for activating your account will vary depending on
- whether you have a Swedish personal identity number or are an international student
- whether you study remotely or on campus.
Registration
All students at Stockholm University are required to register prior to each semester.
To secure your spot in the course, it's important to register during the designated registration period (see below).
If you are unable to register during this period, don’t worry! You may have an admission condition that needs to be handled by us. Please refer to the ”Conditionally Admitted” section below for more information.
If you no longer wish to keep the seat, please decline your offer as soon as possible.
You can decline your offer by logging in to
Important dates for admission
There are several important dates to keep track of when applying, or having applied, to Stockholm University.
If you require assistance with registration, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Office: exp@ling.su.se
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Schedule and Course literature
Information about your course, such as course structure, schedule and course literature, can always be found on the course page.
Athena
We use the learning platform Athena for communication between teachers and students. Log in to Athena with your university account. On the course page, you will find lesson planning and course material no later than a week before the start of the course.
Zoom for web-based distance learning
We use the e-meeting service Zoom for lectures and seminars. It is free for students at Stockholm University.
IT for students
During your studies, you need access to various digital services and tools. Here you will find more information about Stockholm University's IT support, wireless network, software licenses and much more.
Find us at Campus Frescati
The Department of Linguistics is located on floor 2 and 3 in the C-house (Södra huset) on Campus Frescati. Much of our teaching takes place in our own premises, but larger lectures are usually located in one of the auditoriums on the 3rd floor in Södra huset.
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How to get here
If you travel by public transport, you can take bus 50 towards Stor Lappkärrsberget and get off at the stop Universitetsvägen. If travelling with the metro, take the red line towards Mörby Centrum and get off at Universitetet. When getting out of the metro station, go straight ahead, then keep to the right and follow the signs to Södra huset.
Student Health Services
Stockholm University students are welcome to contact Stockholm Student Health Services. The Stockholm Student Health Services provides nurse and counselor services, groups, workshops and other activities. All visits are free of charge.
Studying with a disability
Stockholm University provides various forms of special pedagogical support to students with long-term disabilities. Please contact Special pedagogical support at Student Services if you need support.
Contact person for students with disabilities
Director of Studies
Visiting addressC370
Contact
Welcome to contact our Student Office!
Department of Linguistics
Student Office
Visiting addressRoom C 378, floor 3
Visiting hoursTuesdays 9–10,
Wednesdays 13–15,
Thursdays 13–16
Phone hoursTuesdays 9–10,
Wednesdays 13–15,
Thursdays 9–11 and 13–16
Last updated: 2025-12-01
Source: Department of Linguistics