Stockholm university

Why study science at Stockholm University?

In addition to world-class education, you will find a vibrant student life, and you have excellent opportunities to complete parts of your studies abroad. After graduation, you will be highly attractive on the job market, where there is strong demand for scientific expertise.

En grupp studenter som är glada
Photo: Kristian Pohl

Stockholm University offers over 30 master's programmes in science in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, physics and mathematics.

Master's programmes in science

 

Five reasons to study science at Stockholm University

  • Scientists get jobs! Scientific expertise is needed throughout society. Our broad programmes lead to many oppertunities after graduation.
  • Our researchers are your teachers. As a student, you will notice the stron link between teaching and research and gain access to the latest research findings directly through your courses. 
  • Laboratory work and field courses. Most of our programmes combine theory with practical exercises in the form of laboratory work and field studies. 
  • Exchange opportunities and partnerships with other universities. As a student, you have excellent opportunities to complete parts of your studies at other institutions. 
  • Vibrant student life. The capital offers plenty to explore, and the student unions organisa a wide range of activities. The Natural Sciences Faculty Club also arranges lectures, pub nights and parties for science students. 
 

The Natural Sciences Faculty Club

The Natural Sciences faculty club (Naturvetenskapliga föreningen, NF), is the students' association for all students within the natural sciences. NF organises social activities for new students as well as old students, such as pub nights, parties and student theatre. They also encourage and support science students through grants and job fairs.

The Natural Sciences Faculty Club

 

Meet some of our students

What is it really like to study at Stockholm University?

Meet some of our students

Last updated: August 8, 2025

Source: Faculty of Science

On this page
Admissions
New student
During your studies
Graduation and beyond

mainArticlePageLayout

Norrsken över Tarfala. Foto: Petter Hällberg 
{
  "dimensions": [
    {
      "id": "department.categorydimension.subject",
      "name": "Global categories",
      "enumerable": true,
      "entities": [],
      "localizations": {}
    },
    {
      "id": "department.categorydimension.tag.Keywords",
      "name": "Keywords",
      "enumerable": false,
      "entities": [],
      "localizations": {}
    },
    {
      "id": "department.categorydimension.tag.Person",
      "name": "Person",
      "enumerable": false,
      "entities": [],
      "localizations": {}
    },
    {
      "id": "department.categorydimension.tag.Tag",
      "name": "Tag",
      "enumerable": false,
      "entities": [],
      "localizations": {}
    },
    {
      "id": "localcategorytree.su.se.english",
      "name": "Local categories for www.su.se/english",
      "enumerable": true,
      "entities": [],
      "localizations": {}
    },
    {
      "id": "webb2021.categorydimension.Keyword",
      "name": "Keywords (Webb 2021)",
      "enumerable": false,
      "entities": [],
      "localizations": {}
    }
  ]
}