Incoming exchange students
Welcome to the Department of Psychology at Stockholm University. We usually host about a dozen incoming students each semester. If you are, or wish to become, one of them, this is a good page to start.
To be able to participate in the Erasmus+ exchange program, you must be nominated by your own international coordinator at your home university.
After nomination, you will get application forms from us sent to your e-mail.
Nominations
| Deadlines for exchanges beginning in Autumn | Deadlines for exchanges beginning in Spring |
|---|---|
| Nominations: 1 April | Nominations: 20 September |
| Applications: 15 April | Applications: 1 October |
From Spring 2026, we will only accept digital nominations via our system Mobility Online.
Application and enrollment in courses
In order for you to prepare and plan your exchange semester, application and course selection, please see our course catalogue for the courses offered at the Department of Psychology for exchange students.
Course catalogue for exchange students 2025-2026 pdf, 730.7 kB. Updated 2025-05-12.
The majority of our courses offered in English are in the second cycle, on master’s level. We do offer courses in the first cycle, on bachelor's level, as well. If you are proficient in Swedish, you are most welcome to select and enroll in courses within Psychology I, Psychology II as well as courses within our master programs with Swedish as the primary language of instruction.
Alternative courses
In addition to enrollment in courses at our department, you are welcome to choose complimentary courses at other departments. The minimum requirement is that at least 50% of your selected courses are courses in psychology.
Letter of acceptance and accommodation
Photo: Per Larsson
All nominated exchange students will receive an application form with instructions that needs to be returned to the department within due date. You will receive a letter of acceptance after your application has been approved.
Welcome activities
Photo: Vilhelm Stokstad/Kontinent
Welcome activities are arranged each semester for exchange students. The activities are arranged before the semester starts. The central International office at Stockholm University arranges welcoming activities for all incoming exchange students at different departments at the university. A day full of enjoyable activities and a good opportunity to mingle and meet other exchange students.
The Department of Psychology also offers a welcoming meeting as well as farewell activities at the end of the semester.
A Beginner's Guide to Swedish Academia
The Young Academy of Sweden has published a beginner's guide to Swedish academia, which we think will help you learn the most important aspects of Swedish academia.
A Beginner's Guide to Swedish Academia pdf, 2.9 MB.
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Swedish language learning courses
If you would like to learn Swedish you are able to enroll in a Swedish for beginners' course. Sign up for the course directly to the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism.
Swedish for international students
Incoming exchange student stories
Stockholm in the winter. Photo: Helene Komlos Grill
Read about what our former visiting exchange students thought about coming to Stockholm University to study at the Department of Psychology.
International coordinator
Last updated: 2025-12-10
Source: Department of Psychology