Study abroad
Studying for one or two semesters abroad provides a wonderful opportunity to become familiar with a new academic environment. Besides that, you also gain new experiences, come into contact with a new culture, and perhaps even meet friends for life.
Who can go?
In order for us to nominate you as an exchange student, you need to be an active student in physics. That means that you must be registered on at least one course with us when you apply. We also require that you have completed at least 30 credits before you leave. As a general rule, students at undergraduate level go abroad either in the second or third year, while students at the master’s level can go from thier secound semester.
Where can I go?
The Department of Physics has exchange agreements with several universities, mainly within Europe. These agreements are intended for students studying physics. Stockholm University also has central agreements that are open to all students at the university. All exchange agreements, both those at the departmental level and the central ones, can be found in the agreement database.
Agreements with the Department of Physics
Belgium
France
Italy
Università degli Studi di Torino
Switzerland
Slovakia
Pavol Jozef Šafárik University
Slovenia
Spain
Germany
Justus‐Liebig‐Universität Giessen
Ludwig-Maximilian Universität München
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Physics students can also go on agreements that are administrated by the Department of Astronomy:
Study abroad - Department of Astronomy
Faculty of Science agreements
As an physics student, you also have the opportunity to apply for exchange placements through the Faculty of Science’s agreements.
International opportunities for students within the natural sciences
One example of an exchange agreement for science students is the one with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, one of Asia’s highest‑ranked universities. Here, you can experience an entirely new study environment, discover a vibrant and forward‑looking city, meet students from all over the world, and broaden your academic and personal perspectives.
How do I apply?
The first step is to contact our exchange coordinator, exchange@fysik.su.se. Remember to do so well in advance!
| Exchange period | Application period |
|---|---|
| Autumn semester or academic year (autumn + spring) | 15 January – 15 February |
| Spring semester | 15 August – 15 September* |
*For NTU and the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign (Faculty of Science agreements), the application period for the spring semester is 15 May – 15 June.
If you are eligible for the study aid provided by CSN, you can continue to receive this support during your time as an exchange student. You can also apply for an extra loan to cover additional expenses incurred by the exchange (e.g., return air fare). Within the Erasmus+ programme, most students also receive a small scholarship via Stockholm University. If you go on an exchange through an agreement, you are automatically covered by the Student-UT insurance.
Different application rules apply for central agreements:
Stockholm University has central agreements that are open to all students at the university. To apply for an exchange through these agreements, different application periods and rules apply.
Last updated: 2026-04-20
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