Semester 1: End August to Mid January
Semester 2: Mid January to Early June

Full-time studies are equivalent to 30 ECTS credits per term/semester. Besides higher level courses that may form part of a degree, it is possible to take a Swedish course for beginners at Stockholm University. Exchange students may register for 30 ECTS credits plus Swedish language courses.

Teaching takes different forms: lectures, seminars, group work, laboratory work, independent study, etc.

Examinations seldom require that students merely reproduce the material presented during lectures. A common method is a take-home examination. This is an open book, open note examination in the form of a paper or an essay. There will usually be a number of questions and the examiners will specify in advance whether the essay requires full footnoting and bibliographic sections.

Also written “sit-down” examinations are common, and these mostly take place at the very end of each course. Continuous assessment is used in some courses and may be based on compulsory attendance as well as participation in seminars arranged throughout the course.

Sometimes you must sign up for each examination in advance on the university’s student web pages. Always check the regulations for each examination.

Swedish, some English (Undergraduate level)

	Faculty of Law Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Science

Generally, the language of instruction at Stockholm University is Swedish, but the University also offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate courses in English.

Students may choose any course in the study area named in the agreement, provided that they meet the prerequisites specified for each course. It is important that the home university approves the courses students plan to take at Stockholm University. Choose the courses together with the department at the home university and the department at Stockholm University.

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information. 

Please check with your faculty for its internal application deadlines. After you have been selected by and accepted your faculty’s internal offer, your faculty would give you the application instructions of the partner university. An online application to the partner university is needed.

As a special service Stockholm University tries to assist students from partner universities with accommodation. Stockholm University does not own any student dormitories and does not normally organise accommodation for students. A special exception is made for exchange students from universities with which Stockholm University has a signed co-operation agreement.

The Housing Office at the International Exchange Unit manages a limited number of rooms in Stockholm. Unfortunately, due to the high demand and shortage of accommodation in Stockholm, it cannot guarantee accommodation for every exchange student.

In order to be able to apply for housing you need to be an exchange student. Exchange students apply for accommodation on the general registration form or via the on-line application form for exchange students. These forms will be provided to you by the International Coordinator at your home university.

Please refer to the Other Links section for the relevant links to university accommodation.

Students from outside the EU/EEA must apply for a residence permit at the Swedish Embassy/Consulate in their country of residence, directly after receiving the headed admissions letter from Stockholm University. Applications for a residence permit can under no circumstances be submitted after entering Sweden. The cost for new applications is SEK 1,000. Not all applicants are required to pay the application fee (a list of exceptions can be found on the Migration Board website).

The following documents are required:

	A copy of a valid passport or ID-card Letter of admission from Stockholm University stating the duration of studies Proof that you can support yourself during your stay in Sweden (i.e. a bank statement in your name). A minimum of SEK 7,300 per month for the entire study period is required A valid health insurance, if the duration of the programme is one year or less.

Please refer to the Other Links section for the relevant links to consular/visa regulations.

All exchange students from universities with which Stockholm University has a formal exchange agreement are covered by the Swedish State Insurance for Foreign Students in Sweden (STUDENT IN).

This coverage is restricted to your study period at Stockholm University and extends only to claims arising while you are physically present in the country of Sweden. The insurance applies 24-hours a day and includes:

	Disability and death payment Home transport cover Liability cover Legal expenses cover

Stockholm University strongly recommends students to have a complete insurance cover to avoid extreme costs that might occur. Carefully consider which level of insurance you need and pay particular attention to the coverage’s restrictions and exclusions.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies. 

Breakdown of Costs	SEK
Accommodation	3500
Food	2000
Transport	690
Telephone/Internet	1700
Others (Entertainment, clothes)	450
Monthly Estimate	8340

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

Universal Currency Converter:

	http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Accommodation:

	http://www.su.se/english/study/exchange-students/housing

Consular/Visa Regulations:

	http://www.migrationsverket.se/

Cost of Living:

	http://www.studyinsweden.se/Living-in-Sweden/Cost-of-living/

Course Information:

	http://www.su.se/english/study/exchange-students/choosing-your-courses

Health/Medical Insurance:

	http://www.kammarkollegiet.se/files/forsakringar_riskhantering/villkor_engelska_student_in.pdf

Others:

	http://www.su.se/english/study/exchange-students/accepted-students/handbook http://www.su.se/english/study/exchange-students/faq-exchange-students