New student

Information for admitted students at the Master's programme in public health sciences 2026

You do not need to actively accept your place but if you intend to NOT join the programme, it is important that you renounce your place via University Admissions.  

To keep your place you need to register between August 10 and August 24.
Internatnional student without a Swedish personal number need to arrive in time in Stockholm to be able to visit Stockholm University in person no later than August 24 (office hours).

More detailed information will be sent out in our Welcome letter to admitted students.

• Activate your university account no later August 24
  International students without a Swedish personal number need to visit Infocenter in Studenthuset at Campus Frescati in person to activate their university account. Please bring a photo ID or passport!
  Link to Infocenter in Studenthuset at Campus Frescati
  Link to more information on IT services
• Register in Ladok between August 10 and August 24.
  You need to have a university account to register. Se above.
  Link to Ladok
• August 31: The programme starts with a Kick-off! 
  More information on the event will be sent out by e mail during mid June.
• Link to term dates at Stockholm University

Information for applicants on the waitinglist for the Master's programme in public health sciences 2026

If required, a last-minute round of admissions from the waiting list will take place in late August starting on the 24th of August. Opportunities for admission depend on your selection group, as follows:

INT-A
No further applicants from this group will be admitted, since visas and other practical arrangements would not be in place in time for programme commencement.

INT-B
If vacancies exist after the registration period closes in mid-to late August, reserves will be contacted. Please ensure that your contact information at University Admissions is up to date. You will be given a timeframe within which you are expected to accept or refuse any offer made, so monitoring your e-mail in particular is vital!

New student at Stockholm University?

To be at student means so much more than just studies. There are some practical things to consider around student life. Follow the links below for a compiled information that is good to know as a new student at Stockholm University.

A smooth start

Admission, residence permits and tuition fees

Admission, residence permits and tuition fees

Term dates

Stockholm University term dates