Prospective students
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Examinations and grades
At Södertörn University, you will encounter different kinds of exams. Some are given as written final exams, others as written assignments, essays or projects. They can also be oral, such as individual or group presentations at seminars.
Finances & insurance
General information about finances and the cost of living while studying in Sweden
Student Housing
This page has information about our student housing, how to apply for accommodation, important dates and links related to student housing.
Support for students with disabilities
If you are a student at Södertörn University and have a permanent disability, you can apply for special educational support to help you with your studies.
International students
Scholarships
A range of scholarships are available to international students who are required to pay tuition fees.
Application and tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students
Applicants from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. However, not all third country students are required to pay fees; information about whether you are exempt can be found at www.universityadmissions.se. Students who are in Sweden as part of an exchange agreement are exempt from application and tuition fees, regardless of their nationality.
Application for international students
International students apply via universityadmissions.se
Meet us
We organise regular webinars and attend physical, digital, and hybrid education fairs where we offer an opportunity for our prospective international students to meet us and learn more about Södertörn University. Below you can find the schedule of the upcoming events in autumn/winter 2023-2024.
Exchange students
Application for exchange students
Read more about the application process for exchange students.
Exchange students with disabilities
If you wish to study at Södertörn University as an exchange student, you need to start by contacting the International Office at your home university to find out how you can be selected as an exchange student.
How to choose courses
Choose the courses you would like to take during your exchange period at Södertörn University in the online application.
Guide to higher education
Read the guide to higher education. It has information about how to apply for courses and programmes, explanations of terms and the structure of Swedish higher education, as well as where you can turn to for help and advice.
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Why study at Södertörn University?
International students play an important role at Södertörn University and every year increasing numbers of international students decide to pursue postgraduate education with us.
Welcome to Sweden!
Here you will find practical information regarding how to settle in your new country and navigate in the capital of Sweden.