Stockholm University is an international academic environment, which is an integral part of excellence in research and education. As a university in the capital city of Sweden, Stockholm University places special emphasis on offering courses and programmes that meet the needs of the region and society.
- #98 Ranking
- 101 Masters
- 1,432 Academic Staff
- 28,072 Students
- 2,807 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (34)
- M.Res. Applied Social Research
- M.A. Asian Studies
- M.Res. Demography
- M.A. Economics
- LL.M. European Economic Law
- M.A. Human Geography
- Master Political Science
- Master Psychology
- M.A. Social Anthropology
- M.Res. Sociology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (26)
- M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry
- M.Res. Applied Social Research
- M.Sc. Astronomy
- M.Sc. Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Computational Physics
- M.Res. Demography
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
- M.Sc. Mathematical Statistics
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- Master Medical Radiation Physics
- M.Sc. Microbiology
- M.Sc. Molecular Life Sciences
- M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Res. Statistics
- Master Sustainable Chemistry
- M.Sc. Theoretical Physics
Humanities (24)
- Master History of Religions
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (16)
- M.Sc. Ecology and Biodiversity
- LL.M. Environmental Law
- M.Sc. Ethology
- M.Sc. Landscape Ecology
- M.Sc. Molecular Life Sciences
- Master Sustainable Chemistry
Business & Management (13)
- M.B.A. Banking and Finance
- M.Sc. IT Project Management
- M.B.A. Marketing
- M.B.A. Marketing Communication
- M.Sc. Mathematical Statistics
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Open eGovernment
- M.Res. Statistics
Computer Science & IT (11)
- Master Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Computational Physics
- M.Sc. Geological Sciences
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
- M.Sc. Information Security
- M.Sc. Open eGovernment
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- M.A. Art History
- M.A. Cinema Studies
- M.A. Curating Art
- M.A. Fashion Studies
Law (4)
Agriculture & Forestry (3)
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Ecology and Biodiversity
- M.Sc. Marine Biology
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- M.A. Curating Art
- M.A. Fashion Studies
Engineering & Technology (3)
Medicine & Health (3)
Education & Training (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
- M.A. Global Media Studies
About
History
Stockholm College began without exams or diplomas, offering an alternative to the traditional universities in Uppsala and Lund. The first open lectures were held in fall 1877 in the handicrafts school building on Mäster Samuelsgatan.
There were lectures in mathematics, physics, chemistry and geology, joined soon after by cultural history and economics.
Education
Stockholm University is one of the world's top 100 universities. Education is available at all levels, including Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees.
Research
The University's researchers are active in debate and social development and are among the most cited in the Nordic countries according to research organisation Nordforsk. The University's researchers engage in government investigations, participate in the media, leave comments on draft laws and are included in participate in several Nobel committees and international expert bodies.
Career
- Are you interested in studying at Stockholm University but don't know where to start? Our friendly and experienced study and career counsellors are happy to help you! This service is free of charge to prospective as well as existing students.
- Our general study and career counsellors are based in Studenthuset and can help you with information about studying at Stockholm University, such as programmes and courses available and eligibility requirements.
- When visiting our drop-in reception you will also have the opportunity to get individual guidance and support in the process of making a well-founded decision about your studies and career.
Stockholm University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for Stockholm University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2023
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2023
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
98 -8
2022
90 -16
2021
74
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
118 35
2023
153 -5
2022
148
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
185 -9
2023
176
2022
176
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
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2023
127 -4
2022
123
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
At Infocenter in Studenthuset you may ask about everything concerning your studies, e.g. admisson, student exchange, scholarships, degrees, student support and more. Studenthuset is located next to the A building of Södra huset, Universitetsvägen 2 B. Next to the Infocenter reception you will find computers where you can search for information about opening hours, events, courses and programmes etc. Students are also welcome to visit Infocenter if they wish to:
- Get certificates of course registration
- Get study certificates showing completed courses, credits and grades
- Buy Stockholm University profile products
- Get a one time code to activate your university account
Housing services
- Although Stockholm has a busy cosmopolitan life, the city is built on islands and almost wherever you go you are met by stunning waterfront views. The majority of Swedes speak English and are receptive to international visitors. In general, the country offers a welcoming, multicultural, open and safe society.
- Around Stockholm there are some great places to explore, live and work. Let us introduce you to a few of our favorites. Prefer living in the countryside, have a hard time finding a place to live in Stockholm, or curious about the greater Stockholm? Then you should check these places out!
Library services
The Stockholm University Library is one of the largest libraries in Sweden. We have millions of books. In Frescati Library, we have approximately one combined mile of shelves covered in books and magazines, and there is considerably more in the magazine that takes up the two basements of the library.
ICT services
- Your University Account provides you with a user name and password and these will give you log in access to a number of IT services at Stockholm University. The University Card is used for library services, and to log on to the printer system.
- Access to our WiFi network is gained through the university account. Select the "SU" network and log in with your user credentials.
Medical services
Stockholm Student Health Services is a complement to the public healthcare available to residents in Sweden. In addition to Stockholm University, a number of colleges in Stockholm are associated. Any health-related problem can be discussed.
Student Life
Campus life
- Most teaching and research activities at Stockholm University take place in the Frescati area just north of Stockholm city, which stretches from the Bergius Botanic Garden in the north to Sveaplan in the south. It is located in the middle of the world’s first national city park, and the area is characterised by beautiful nature, interesting architecture and modern art.
- Stockholm University is sometimes called a “campus university in a park environment”, surrounded by the inlets Brunnsviken and Lilla Värtan. The area has a diverse population of both foreign and domestic trees, especially old oaks. Together with a rich herbal flora and fauna, this creates a sense of old parkland.
Sports facilities
- Stockholm University rents and manages furnished rooms and apartments which are owned by other landlords in Stockholm. These are available to international students at Stockholm University.
Student clubs
The student unions are membership organisations with the purpose to represent the common interests of students.
- Their important assignment is to guarantee that students are able to influence their education, but they also have a major role in the social aspects of university life: from parliamentary decisions to course planning, to housing and coffee prices.
Accreditation
- Stockholm University is one of the 200 highest-ranked universities in the world and one of the top 50 universities in Europe according to several well-established university ranking tables.
- The different rankings use different methods for measuring quality. Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE), QS Rankings and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) are considered the most influential university rankings in the world.
Student Reviews
Neutral
Provided by ESN rated 3 out of 5 stars
I think that there could be more connection between the two subjects that are taught. The courses are not very well integrated with each other and the study pace can sometimes be a bit slow.
Stockholm yay!
Provided by ESN rated 5 out of 5 stars
Stockholm University has thus far been a great experience. The lecturers are hugely helpful, they aim to help the students and have them grow as much as possible. The courses are interesting and diverse. There also seems a lot of leniency with doing internships, adding extra courses, doing Erasmus semesters.
Stockholm University tips in MSc
Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars
I like Stockholm University so far because it combines rich city life with beautiful nature. The program is interesting and close to my personality traits. The teachers are friendly and easy to talk to. I would prefer if we started having classes in person from day 1 because I don't think that online classes are productive or fun.
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