Traineeship in Geological Sciences
The course provides an opportunity to work in a commercial or governmental organization with supervision of both university instructors and a supervisor within the organization.
The student will produce a report about the work for the supervisor, which should include a short introduction and motivation of the activity, the results of work done, and short conclusions including references when necessary.
The course is given during Autumn and Spring term.
Information for admitted students Autumn 2023
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
universityadmissions.se
Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are registered on the correct course. If you do not register, you will otherwise lose your place. Read more here ...
Registration/Reply
A welcome letter will be sent to the e-mail address you have specified in your application and there you will find all the information you need for your studies during the coming semester. If you have not received the welcome letter, first check the spam folder, if you are sure that you have not received it, then contact us at studies@geo.su.se.
Yes or No, you need to answer at Antagning.se
Are you a new student? Welcome to IGV. You can find usefull information at New student.
Registration before each semester is mandatory and is done via student.ladok.se.
In order to register, your student account must be activated. You can register yourself using your university account. Registration generally opens two weeks before the start of the course and you must have registered no later than one week after the start of the course. If you have problems with registration, contact our student office.
Can't register? Contact elisabeth.dacker@geo.su.se
To register you have to activate your student account.
Reserve admission
If you have been placed on a waiting list, you will be contacted by e-mail one to two weeks before the course begins. It is sent to the address you entered on Antagning.se. For Research traineeship courses, traineeship courses and degree project, see more information above.
Conditionally admitted
If you are conditionally admitted, you must be able to show that you are eligible for admission no later than course start to claim your place in the course. Please contact studies@geo.su.se.
Research traineeship courses, traineeship courses and degree project
To be accepted for a research traineeship courses, traineeshipp course and degree projects you need to contact the department. See contact information on each course page. You and a supervisor together write a project plan that is sent to Elisabeth Däcker, elisabeth.dacker@geo.su.se.
Disability
Stockholm University provides special pedagogical support to students with documented long-term disabilities. You should apply as soon as possible after you have been accepted in order to receive the best possible support. Once you have your Nais certificate, contact Elisabeth Däcker, elisabeth.dacker@geo.su.se.
Learning platform
After registration, you'll get access to the learning platform Athena, where each course has its own page where you will find important information and course material. It is important that you have access to Ladok and Athena at the latest at the start of the course.
Not all courses use Athena, read the information you receive from the course teacher.
Decline your admission
It's important that you decline your place as soon as you know you will not be taking that course or programme as this makes the place available to applicants on the waiting list. In that case, you should decline your offer on your pages on Universityadmissions.se.
Declining you admission later than three weeks after the course it will be account as an interruption. If you have an interruption in the course, you will not be able to apply for it again.
Decline you admission on antagning.se
Can I apply for deferral? I have been admitted but want to postpone my studies
If there are extenuating circumstances you may apply for a deferral of the commencement of your studies.
Find more information about your studies at IGV
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
The student will produce a report about the work for the supervisor, which should include a short introduction and motivation of the activity, the results of work done, and short conclusions including references when necessary.
The course is given during Autumn and Spring term.
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Contact
Elisabeth DäckerAdministrativ studierektor
- Visiting address
- S 316
- Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset
Volker BrüchertAssociate professor of Biogeochemistry
- Visiting address
- R 307
- Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset
