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CIVIS Erasmus+

Stockholm University is part of CIVIS – European Civic University Alliance.

For information in Swedish click here

All students at Stockholm University, regardless of subject or level of study can apply for Erasmus+ exchange studies within the CIVIS alliance.

"It has truly been one of the best periods of my life" - Read about Ina-Janes CIVIS-exchange in Athens.

 

Where can I go?

In the exchange database you’ll find all CIVIS partners universities by selecting “programme" - Erasmus CIVIS Student 
Note: it is important that you click on each university of your interest for course restrictions etc.   

In your CIVIS Erasmus+ application you can select three universities, which you should rank; first, second, and third choice. 

Number of exchange places

CIVIS partner universities usually offer one spot at each department, most of them even more. 

Course proposal

Via CIVIS you may only follow courses within one and the same field of study/department during your exchange. Please check in the exchange database which course restrictions applies at each university. 

More information about CIVIS partner universities 

Information for students with a citizenship from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland.

If you are an international student currently studying in Sweden and looking at studying abroad, please read through this FAQ (the section for Exchange studies) before you apply. Applying for an exchange may affect your residence permit in Sweden. 

FAQ about Costs, fees and scholarships

 

Scholarship from Erasmus+

All students offered a place through the CIVIS exchange programme can apply for an Erasmus+scholarship. 

Read more about the Erasmus+ scholarships

 

Admissions requirements

General eligibility requirements

General admission requirements

Special eligibility requirements for the CIVIS Erasmus+ programme

  • Study at least two (2) months, but no more than twelve (12) months at the host university
  • Intend to graduate at Stockholm University
  • Not been on an Erasmus exchange/traineeship before, during the same study cycle, with a total mobility exceeding 360 days (previously, as well as planned mobility)
  • Students with a Stockholm University scholarship (also called Stockholm University tuition fee waiver) cannot go on an exchange through the CIVIS Erasmus +. Stockholm University's scholarship recipients can go on an exchange as long as it is not funded through Erasmus +.

Read more about the Erasmus+ requirements on this link

 

Application and documents

Exchange period  

Application period 
Autumn semester or academic year Autumn & Spring              1 – 30 November
Spring semester 1 – 30 April

The deadline for all applications is at 23:59.

Complete the application form in Stockholm University's student exchange portal (in English):

Link to the application form in the exchange portal

Please note that the application form is only available during the application periods. Your SU-ID (University Account) is your login to the application portal, and you can save and return to your initiated application during the entire application period.

In your application you can choose up to three universities, you have to priorities them in first, second and third hand choice.

The following documents should be attached in your application (in English):

  • Personal motivation letter. This document must be no more than one (1) page. The letter is directed to Stockholm University.  We want to know why you apply and why you should go abroad on for exchange studies, and tell us if you have done anything in particular that makes you a suitable candidate.
  • Preliminary Course Selection (pdf) (182 Kb) . You will find further information about your courses under the section “course proposal” below.

 

 

Course proposal

How do I find courses on the host university websites?

The Student Service do not have the capacity to look for courses for individual students. It is recommended that you look for courses at the host institutions website under “courses” or “faculties” to find the course catalogue. You can always contact the host institutions International Coordinator if you do not find any course catalogue. It is part of the challenge in the application process to find your courses.  

How do I know how many credits equal to 30 credits (högskolepoäng) at Stockholm University?

You should apply for courses at the host university corresponding to one semester of full-time studies, 30 credits (högskolepoäng). Your home department at Stockuolm University need to approve your preliminary course proposal. 

Who approves my course selection?

All courses should be transferred to Stockholm University after the exchange. 

Can I change the course proposal after nomination to a host university?

The course proposal in your application is preliminary. A final course selection will be done if you have been granted an exchange position (been nominated). 

 

Selection Criteria

Applications are assessed based on the following selection criteria:

General selection criteria

Language level and language courses

The language level specified by the host university is the requirement for application to the Erasmus exchange mobility.

You can take a diagnostic test in order to find out which skill you need to practice, for example through:

Erasmus Online Linguistic Support (OLS)

Students studying through Erasmus+ must complete a language assessment in connection with the mobility period (link to the test is sent to nominated students). Once you have taken the language test, it is possible to take a language course online in the language of instruction or in the official language of the host country. You can participate in various courses and tests with a focus on reading and listening, grammar, and pronunciation. You can also ask questions to language teachers (answers within 24 hours). In addition to the courses, there is also learning material available such as articles, vocabulary and grammar material.

Language Courses at Stockholm University

Find language courses at Stockholm University through our course catalogue 

Språkstudion at the Department of Language Education offers free language activities for students.

Find further information on their website 

Språkstudion offer for example the following:

Several cultural institutes' websites offer tips on literature, language courses and cultural activities: 

There are also many good language and culture courses at Folkuniversitetet

 

Questions and answers

When will I receive information whether I have been nominated or not?

All applicants will receive an e-mail with the result of the application about one month after the application deadline. 
Your decision will be sent via e-mail through the online system MoveOn. We recommend you to check your junk mail regularly. All students that applied will be notified of the result, both if you received a seat for nomination or not. Please make sure that you notify the Student Services if you change your email address after you submit your application.

Will there be a second application round with spare seats?

No.

Can I apply again if I did not receive a seat (was not nominated)?

Yes, you can apply again in the next application round.

What happens if I reject the nomination place? 

Nothing, you can apply again in the next application round. 

Is there a chance I won’t be admitted to a partner university (if I get nominated)?

There is always a risk. Stockholm University cannot guarantee that you get admitted to the host university since only they can admit you. However, it rarely happens that students don’t get admitted once they are nominated.

 

If your application has been accepted

When you have been selected for exchange studies through Stockholm University your next step is to accept or decline your offer. Stockholm University will nominate you to the host university once you have accepted your offer. Then you apply to the host university, according to their instructions. You will receive information and assistance from their International Coordinator. When you have received a confirmation that you have been accepted to the host university, it is confirmed that you can conduct your exchange studies. 

When you have been nominated to the host university you will receive an email from the Erasmus Coordinator at the Student Services about next steps to apply for the Erasmus+ scholarship. 

Below you will find useful information. Please note, the information is for all outbound exchange students at Stockholm University. 

Useful information for outgoing exchange students

Useful information for students with an Erasmus+ scholarship (before, during, after your student exchange)

Farm on Mountain, Romania.
Photo: Fotografu/Unsplash
 

CIVIS courses for shorter exchanges

Do you want to study abroad without having to spend a whole semester away? CIVIS offers several courses for students who want to study a short course at one or more partner universities.

Find information about CIVIS courses and application link here

 

Contact

If you have any questions regarding CIVIS Erasmus+, please contact studentutbyte@su.se

If you have questions concerning approval of courses within your degree, please contact the exchange coordinator at your department.
Departmental international coordinators

Please contact the Degree Office for courses that your department cannot approve.Find the Degree Office contact details here

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Source: Student Services

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