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Stockholm
– an international setting with renowned universities
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the largest

Photo by: Gustaf Lingmark, Ylva Hermansson, Alexander Dokukin (Stockholm Visitors Board)
university town in the Nordic countries. Approx-
imately 80,000 students, 5,000 of them internatio-

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nal, study at the city’s impressive 21 universities and n the www.studyinstockholm.se website you At www.studyinstockholm.se you can also read some
university colleges. Here you will find cutting edge will find information about all the colleges of the blogs that international students in Stockholm
competence everywhere – from technical colleges and and universities in Stockholm and the vari- have written or are writing. If you don’t know where
nursing schools to colleges and universities speciali- ous courses they offer. You will also be able to read your college is situated in Stockholm, it is easy to find
zing in the humanities, law, economics and art. There more about activities for international students, stu- it on the map page of the site. There is also a map of
is a broad range of courses to choose from and many dent life, life in Stockholm in general and you will find the Stockholm Metro on the map page.
of the Masters courses are available in English. Wha- the answers to many of your questions on the FAQ
tever you choose, the chances are that you will find page. Do you need to find accommodation on your own?
your dream course of study in Stockholm. On the accommodation pages you can look for
Many useful links have been collected on the website housing agencies that offer student accommodation
The best education in an informal atmosphere for you, the international student. Some of them you within a 25-minute journey on public transport from
In Stockholm you will get a high-quality education will see in the collection of links on page 5 in this your college.
at recognized colleges and universities. Stockholm has brochure. Welcome to www.studyinstockholm.se!
robust trademarks such as Karolinska Institutet, the
Royal Institute of Technology, the Stockholm School
of Economics and Stockholm University, providing
education of the highest international standards.
Twelve Nobel Prize laureates within the fields of phy-
www.studyinstockholm.se
siology/medicine, physics, economics and chemistry
have been active in these universities and university
colleges over the years.

The Swedish Parliament building

Renowned international research continues to be chers that can often be seen in the media taking part
carried out at universities and colleges in Stockholm in social debates, or they may the ones who are invi-
and several institutions are among the best in the ted to take part in important national and interna-
world in their fields. These knowledgeable researchers tional inquiries. Study programmes will often include
will be your teachers. Some of the areas of research most recent developments in their particular field of
that are especially prominent today are climate and study and this makes them not only interesting but
environmental research, ICT, neuroscience, financing also more appealing.
and financial markets; economic, health and social Most colleges and universities in Stockholm have
inequality; medical epidemiology, materials and nano extremely good contacts with universities abroad. The
technology, economics and international economics. atmosphere at the colleges is relaxed and this provides

Photo by: Richard Ryan (Stockholm Visitors Board)

Furthermore Stockholm is the centre of Sweden’s excellent opportunities for informal contact between
political, cultural and business world and the financi- teachers and students.
al centre of Scandinavia. Many multinational compa-
nies are to be found here, side by side with the head- Equality, tolerance and freedom of choice
quarters of a whole range of Swedish organizations, Stockholm is an international milieu where you can
authorities and cultural institutions. This is clearly meet people from the whole world. By studying ab-
reflected in the education on offer. You may find that road you have the opportunity to learn about another
your teachers or guest researchers are the same resear- people’s behaviour and customs. Most Swedish people
speak good English and are positive and helpful. Swe-
den is one of the most gender-equal countries in the
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Stockholms Akademiska Forum, page 7-27 the universities and university colleges. Photo: Cover photos from the top left: KTH, Mikael Sjöberg (Stockholm Visitors Board), Jon Sullivan,
Michael Stephen Moran, SU/KTH Campus Kista, Olof Holdar (Stockholm Visitors Board) x2. Insert photos (when no name is given): page 3: Stockholm School of Theology, Olof Holdar
(Stockholm Visitors Board), Ersta Sköndal University College, Michael Stephen Moran; page 5: Håkan Lindgren, Olof Holdar (Stockholm Visitors Board), Hélène Van Kerrebroeck; page
28: Jürgen Howaldt, Wikimedia Commons, Richard Ryan (Stockholm Visitors Board).
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The student accomodation area Lappkärrsberget, close to Lappis beach. Photo: Paul Hamberg, Brendan Sexton. House in Stockholm. Photo: Alexander Dokukin.
Just as other large cities in the world, Stockholm
is especially open to outside influences. The city has
a broad ethnic spectrum and trends within fashion,
culture, art and music quickly take root.
Restaurants with cuisine from every corner of the
world jostle with pubs, clubs, cafés, galleries, muse-
ums, large shopping centres, and small unique shops.
There are large theatres, sports arenas and inspiring
lectures open to all and discussion cafés where various
socially interesting subjects are taken up.
Green and Secure
While you have access to the throbbing big city, you
are often close to nature. Stockholm is made up of
water, green areas and built-up areas in three equal
parts and it is one of the cleanest cities in Europe.
Parks and green areas are nestled amongst both the
cityscapes and the heavily built-up suburbs. Several
nature reserves are connected to the city, as is the
Stockholm archipelago with its 24,000 islands and
skerries.
Every year many Stockholmers take the ferries out
to the outer archipelago, take their mountain bikes to
the forests, swim in the lakes or at one of the many
city beaches, ski, go hiking along trails, or go long-
distance ice-skating.
You can find more information about activities and
excursions at www.stockholmtown.com.
Stockholm has a low ranking in the world’s crime
statistics and is considered to be a safe place.
Activities for international students
In addition to Stockholm’s enormous range of events,
the student unions at the colleges arrange activities
for their students: pubs, parties, concerts, dinners,
sports events, etc. For you the international student
there are also special events that the university colle-
ges arrange individually or together with other Stock-
holm colleges.
Read more about which activities are arranged un-
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Useful links for first-time visitors:
Studies
In addition to the individual websites presented under each of the universities and colleges, we also recom-
mend:
www.studyinstockholm.se Studying in Stockholm and student life in Stockholm.
www.studyinsweden.se Everything about studies and life in Sweden.
Culture/Sport/Social Activities
der “Being an international student in Stockholm” on www.stockholmtown.com The official Stockholm visitors’ guide.
page 6. Stockholm also hosts a whole range of special- www.alltomstockholm.se Information about shopping, bars, pubs and restaurants in Stockholm.
interest organizations and associations where you can www.ticnet.se Ticket bookings for concerts, theatre, musicals, sports events, etc.
meet people who share your interests. www.studyinstockholm.se Information about student life in Stockholm.
www.swedenintouch.se SwedenInTouch.se is the network for international students, scholars and
Accommodation professionals who are living in Sweden or have been in Sweden.
Most exchange students who come to Stockholm are www.sirap.info The Stockholm International Researchers Association organizes trips,
given help finding accommodation by their college or club evenings and social events.
university. If you are not an exchange student, gene- www.thelocal.se News about Sweden, in English.
rally you must arrange accommodation yourself. www.ssif.su.se Stockholms Studenters Idrottsförening, SSIF, offers everything from gym-
The most usual housing solution for a student in nastics and aerobics to badminton, tennis, squash and a variety of cour-
Stockholm is to rent a student room or flat. Both ses in floorball, quigong, and bowling. Reduced prices for students.
forms of accommodation have a high standard. www.sl.se Information about travel in and around Stockholm by metro, bus and
If you choose to live in a student room or on a boat.
student corridor you will have your own room and www.sj.se Information about train travel in Sweden.
bathroom but share the kitchen with others. Living www.sas.se The airline of Scandinavia offers cheap stand-by tickets for students.
on a corridor is usually popular because it is a good www.smhi.se A good site for weather forecasts for Stockholm and Sweden.
way to become involved in student life. But some stu-
dents, who prefer to live more independently, choose Accommodation
instead to live in a student flat with its own kitche- www.sssb.se Stockholm’s largest student housing company.
nette or kitchen. www.svebo.se Stockholm’s second largest student housing company (site in Swedish
If you need to make arrangements for your accom- only).
modation it is important to start early. www.studyinstockholm.se/bostad Accommodation guide with links to agencies that provide student hou-
At www.studeraistockholm.se/bostad you will find sing. Here you can also find links to agencies that offer accommodation
housing companies close to the college where you close to the college or university where you would like to study.
would like to study. www.stockholmtown.com Links to hotels and hostels.
www.uac.se If you are a student or guest researcher at Stockholm University, Karo-
Stockholms Akademiska Forum linska Insitutet, the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) or the Stockholm
Stockholms Akademiska Forum is responsible for School of Economics, you can contact the University Accommodation
this publication. Stockholms Akademiska Forum is a Center which can arrange furnished rooms and flats.
coordinating organization for the 21 universities and www.sokstudentbostad.se Links to other housing companies in Sweden.
university colleges in greater Stockholm and the city www.studentlya.nu Subletting of accommodation.
of Stockholm. www.bostaddirekt.com Subletting of accommodation.
Our intention is to develop and market Stockholm
as a centre of knowledge and a student city. We are
also working to ensure that your time spent studying
in Stockholm will be as rewarding as possible.
Read more about Stockholms Akademiska Forum
at our website: www.staforum.se
Welcome to Stockholm!
 Universities and university colleges

Being an International Student in Stockholm Beckmans College of Design

As we have mentioned, the city of Stockholm offers
many different activities for a wide range of interests.
You can read more on the Stockholm official visitors’
guide www.stockholmtown.com.
As an international student you can also take part
in the activities that the universities and university
colleges arrange together with the student unions.
Most of these are extremely active when it comes to
organizing events for international students and they
will make every effort to make you feel welcome and
help you to get better acquainted with Stockholm.

Get to know Stockholm city

If you would like to meet international students from
the other colleges in Stockholm, you are welcome to
take part in the joint activities that Stockholms Aka-
demiska Forum* arranges together with the 21 uni- ”A Different” by Maria Johansson. Graduation project in Fashion, spring 2008. Photo Mattias Lindbäck.
versity colleges and universities in Stockholm. ”Turn” by Joel Hesselgren. Graduation project in Product Design, spring 2008. Photo Joel Hesselgren.

The object of these activities is to help you get to

know Stockholm city and its ambience, to gain in-
sight into Swedish culture and history and to meet
people from different parts of the world. Our goal is
for you to get as much as possible out of the time you
spend studying in Stockholm.
Many of the social activities are arranged together
with SIRAP (Stockholm International Researchers
Association). More information on their activities is
available on the website www.sirap.info.
Trips outside Stockholm, and seminars
During 2008 Stockholms Akademiska Forum arrang-
ed guided tours of Skansen (Sweden’s largest open-air
museum), lectures on the Nobel Prize, a bus trip to
Gripsholm Castle outside Stockholm and a trip to the
annual Christmas market at Taxinge, about 60 kilo-
metres north of Stockholm.
The international students also had the opportuni-
ty of taking part in social events connected to Swedish
festivals, study visits showing life in medieval Sweden
and seminars with researchers. In their seminars the
researchers talked about their specialist areas, descri-
bed their travels in Sweden and much more. These
social events are extremely appreciated among inter-
national researchers and students.
At Stockholms Akademiska Forum we are conti-
nually developing new activities and you the inter-
national student have the opportunity to influence
Photo by: SIRAP
developments by saying what you think and telling us
what you would like to know more about.
You can read everything about our activities at the
website www.studyinstockholm.se under “Activities
for international students”.
*Stockholms Akademiska Forum is a joint organiza-
tion for Stockholm’s 21 university colleges and uni-
versities.
Beckmans College of Design was founded in 1939 in
Stockholm by Anders Beckman and Göta Trägårdh.
Both were highly successful in their respective fields,
advertising and fashion, and had long been thinking
of starting an alternative design college in a contem-
porary spirit.
Beckmans has been a university college since 2003,
with Advertising and Graphic Design, Fashion and
Product Design on the syllabus. Three years of stu-
dy lead to a BA in Art (180 university credits). The
College is artistically and theoretically oriented. All
the permanent teachers are active professionals in
their fields, and the college also engages many guest
teachers. Collaborative projects with commercial bu-
sinesses and NGOs are a regular feature. Beckmans
College of Design also cooperates with other Swedish
design colleges and is gradually building an inter-
national network of design colleges for student and
teacher exchanges.
Courses:
Advertising and Graphic Design
A broad and dynamic vocational course focusing on
communication in advertising, film, design and me-
dia. Collaborative projects with businesses and orga-
nizations are a regular feature, as are interdisciplinary
projects.
Fashion
Sweden’s most design-intensive fashion course at uni-
versity college level, aimed at the increasingly expan-
ding and volatile labour market. The curriculum in-
cludes textile pattern design and fashion illustration.
Product Design
A versatile design course specializing in product de-
sign and spatial design. The focus is on material diver-
sity and knowledge in a broad range of disciplines in
the field of three-dimensional design.
Translation: Gabriella Berggren
www.beckmans.se
info@beckmans.se
+46 8 660 20 20
Number of full-year students 2008: 123
Number of programmes: 3
Number of programmes in English: 0

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 Universities and university colleges
Ersta Sköndal University College
At Ersta Sköndal University College, you can study
to become a nurse, psychotherapist, social worker,
deacon, theologist or church musician. The education
offered by Ersta Sköndal University College is carried
out in four departments, located on two campuses.
The Ersta Campus is situated in central Stock-
holm. The premises have recently been redecorated
and the teaching takes place in light and airy lecture
halls and seminar rooms with a magnificent view of
Stockholm.
The Sköndal Campus is situated 10 kilometres
south of Stockholm on the shores of Lake Drevviken
in truly beautiful natural surroundings. Our univer-
sity library has branches at both campuses. Some
courses are conducted in English, but Swedish is the
main language.
Different specializations
The Department of Diaconal Studies, Church Music
and Theology offers courses in Theology and Diaconal
Studies. The course in diaconal studies is a one-year
formation programme. The theological programme
consists of a basic course in Theology (60 ECTS cre-
dits), and a number of separate courses (each compri-
sing 15 ECTS credits) at a higher academic level. The
Department also offers the only programme in Swe-
den leading to a University Degree in Church Music.
St. Lukas Department of Psychotherapy offers a
two-year basic training programme in psychotherapy,
a three-year training programme in psychotherapy
and a two-year training programme in teaching and
supervising psychotherapy.
The Department of Health Care Sciences offers a
three-year nursing programme and a four-year nur-
sing programme coordinated with the social work
programme, oriented towards elderly care. There
is also a programme leading to a Masters Degree in
Nursing and a programme in specialist nursing.
Finally, The Department of Social Work offers
students a four-year programme in social work, a
four-year programme coordinated with the nursing
programme oriented towards elderly care and a pro-
gramme leading to a Masters Degree in Social Work.
Research and International Exchange
Research is mainly pursued in nursing and social
work, focusing particularly on health care ethics, pal-
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The two campuses: Ersta and Sköndal.
liative care research, voluntary social work, organiza-
tional ethics and ethics in working life.
Ersta Sköndal University College participates in
the European exchange programme Socrates/Erasmus
and in Nordplus which offers excellent possibilities
for student exchange within the Nordic countries.
We also have international contacts with countries
such as Thailand, South Africa and the Philippines
through the Linnaeus-Palme programme.
There are furnished rooms to rent for students at
both campuses. As the number of rooms is limited,
priority is given to students studying at Ersta and
Sköndal.
Welcome to Ersta Sköndal University College!
www.esh.se
info@esh.se
+46 8 555 050 00
Number of full-year students 2007: 856
Number of programmes: 5
Number of programmes in English: 0
Some courses are available in English
Karolinska Institutet
Karolinska Institutet (KI) is the only university in
Sweden with a purely medical orientation and the lar-
gest centre for medical education and research in the
country. It is also one of the largest medical universi-
ties in Europe and one of the world’s leading univer-
sities in this field. Over 40 percent of all medical re-
search at Swedish universities and university colleges
is carried out at Karolinska Institutet.
An international environment
KI offers a number of educational programmes within
Medicine, Medical Care and Odontology as well as
advanced courses and single-subject courses. We can
offer the broadest variety of programmes within the
medical area collected under “one roof ” on our two
campuses, KI Campus Solna and KI Campus Hud-
dinge. This leads to a natural cooperation between
subject areas and professions, which contributes both
to the development in medicine and to your own de-
velopment.
Programmes at KI are carried out in an internatio-
nal environment. During your time as a student, you
might meet both students and visiting teachers from
different countries. If you study at KI, you will also
have good opportunities of doing part of your course
abroad as an exchange student.
Many professions to choose from
The future labour market in Sweden and abroad lies
open to you if you have an education in medical care.
Photo by: Camilla Svensk, Lasse Skog
There is an increase in the number of old people in
society, while the development within the medical
area is proceeding at an amazing speed. This means
that more people will be treated over a longer period
of time. If you instead choose to do research, you can
contribute to breakthroughs in medicine and partici-
pate in the development of new drugs and methods
for treatment. It is no coincidence that five Nobel Pri-
ze laureates in physiology or medicine have had their
workplace here. You can also be part of this success
story. However, regardless of whether you choose to
work within medical care in practice or do research,
you can be completely certain that by obtaining your
education at Karolinska Institutet, you are choosing
something that will give you a meaningful future – to
be able to work towards improving people’s health.
ki.se
+46 8 524 862 50
Number of full-year students 2007: 5500
Number of programmes: 38
Number of programmes in English: 5
 Universities and university colleges

Konstfack – University College of Arts, Crafts and Design Royal College of Music in Stockholm (KMH)
Konstfack, the University College of Arts, Crafts Founded in 1771, the Royal College of Music in
and Design, is the largest of its kind in Sweden. The Stockholm (KMH) is one of the largest colleges of
school was founded in 1844. Every year, about 900 music in Scandinavia. KMH is also Sweden’s only
students are enrolled in the undergraduate and Mas- independent, state-owned college for higher music
ter programmes, the Art Education programme and education.
single-subject courses.
At Konstfack, we place great value on your aptitu- From Folk Music to Orchestral Conducting
de for individual expression and your theoretical and At KMH, you will meet other students and skilled
practical professional skills. Give us your skills and teachers involved in a wide variety of disciplines: clas-
your desire for advanced learning, and we will give sical music, Nordic folk music, music from other cul-
you the tools you need to change the world! tures, jazz, improvisation, composition, conducting,
music and media production, and various forms of
The Bachelor’s Programme: music education.
In the three-year undergraduate programme, leading Open-mindedness and an inquisitive spirit are im-
to the requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine portant qualities for anyone wishing to enter the mu-

Photo by: Stefan Nilsson

Arts, you can choose among seven different program-
mes such as Graphic Design and Illustration, Indu-
strial Design, Interior Architecture and Furniture
Design, Ceramics and Glass, Fine Art, Textiles and
Jewellery and Metal Design (Ädellab).
The undergraduate programme is conducted in
Swedish but in certain cases, non-Swedish speaking
students may participate for a restricted period of
time.
The Master Programme
In 2007, the university introduced a new Master pro-
gramme. The requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree
and a good knowledge of English.
At the two-year graduate level leading to the requi-
rements for a Masters Degree in Fine Arts, the Mas-
ter programme offers nine different disciplines called
Masters Groups which are Storytelling, Formgiving
Intelligence, InSpace, Experience Design, WIRE
(write + interpret + research + exhibit)*, Ceramics
and Glass, Jewellery + Corpus and Textiles in the Ex-
panded Field.
The Master programme is conducted in English
and/or Swedish, and prepares you for both research
and professional careers.
Teacher Education Programme
The Teacher Education Programme lasts four and a
half years and leads to a Bachelor’s Degree in Edu-
cation in Visual Culture, Art and Design (270-300
ECTS credits).
This can later be supplemented with an additional
semester of studies in order to qualify for a Masters
Degree in Education in Visual Art and Design.
* No admission to fall 2009.
www.konstfack.se
+46 8 450 41 00
Student office: studentkansli@konstfack.se
+46 8 450 41 77
Number of full-year students 2007: 634
Number of programmes: 9
Number of programmes in English: 1
sic profession – a profession that never stops changing
and developing. The study programmes at KMH give
you the opportunity to develop not only your own
musicianship, but also the professional flexibility that
is a required part of every musician’s set of skills.
Your personal development, in interaction with
your teachers, will be in focus during your studies
here. You will have many opportunities to decide on
your own individual learning path. A large part of
most programmes will consist of concerts and pro-
ductions offered through various media.
Concerts and cooperation
More than 200 concerts and events are offered each
year at KMH. In this way, as in many others, we are
one of the major contributors to the Stockholm arts
scene. The general public has regular opportunities to
enjoy symphony orchestra, folk music, jazz, choral,
and chamber music concerts, and much more!
We also cooperate regularly with various organiza-
tions, institutions, and members of the business com-
munity, in a variety of contexts and settings.
An international college
The Nordplus and Erasmus exchange programmes
for students and teachers play an important role
among KMH’s international commitments. Some
ten percent of KMH’s student population come from
countries other than Sweden. In addition, KMH has
a long tradition of inviting international artists and
teachers to act as guest professors for master classes,
lectures, and seminars.
Two Masters programmes – in Jazz and Folk mu-
sic – are offered in the English language. Otherwise,
Swedish is generally used at KMH. For exchange and
guest students, and for students applying to postgra-
duate programmes, instruction during individual les-
sons can be given in English if the professor agrees.
For all teacher-training (pedagogical) programmes,
excellent knowledge of Swedish is required – and this
includes exchange and guest students.
www.kmh.se
info@kmh.se
+46 8 16 18 00
Application info: antagning@kmh.se
+46 8 16 32 00
Number of full-year students 2008: 765
Number of programmes: 32
Number of programmes in English: 2
Individual tuition in English: see above
Kungl. Musikhögskolan
Royal College of Music in Stockholm

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 Universities and university colleges
Royal Institute of Technology
KTH, the Royal Institute of Technology, is the largest
technical university in Sweden. The education and re-
search provided cover a broad spectrum of subjects,
from Natural Sciences to all the various branches of
Engineering and Architecture, Industrial Economics,
Social Planning, Work Science and Environmental
Technology. In addition to the research carried out
at KTH, the university also houses a number of na-
tional Competence Centres. Various research founda-
tions finance a number of research programmes and
research schools.
Opportunities to study at KTH
At KTH a student can earn a Master of Science de-
gree in Engineering or Architecture, a Bachelor of
Science degree in Engineering, or a Masters Degree,
Licentiate or Doctorate. There are technical prepara-
tory courses for non-scientists and further education
for people already working within the area. A total
of 17,000 students participate in undergraduate pro-
grammes, over 1,400 in postgraduate courses and
3,100 people are employed at KTH.
Different campus
KTH was founded in 1827 and its main campus has
been located at its current site in attractive buildings,
now listed as being of historical interest, in central
Stockholm since 1917. In addition, KTH has deve-
loped a joint project with Stockholm University con-
cerning education and research within Biotechnology
and Physics at AlbaNova, located at Roslagstull. KTH
also runs activities at its Kista Campus, the Informa-
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Royal University College of Fine Arts
Photo by: KTH
Photo by: Robert Berns
tion and Communication Technology School (ICT)
and the School of Technology and Health (STH),
operating in Haninge, Flemingsberg and Södertälje
south of Stockholm. The Royal University College of Fine Arts (KKH) was Both in fine arts and in architecture, the teachers are
founded in 1773, and is today both the oldest and themselves professional artists, architects or teachers
International activities the leading university college of fine arts in Sweden. with other relevant professional specializations. The
KTH became involved in international cooperation KKH offers courses in fine arts at basic and advanced teachers have their own professional careers besides
at a very early stage, and is today running a large levels, and in architecture at an advanced level. their work at KKH. This helps to maintain close con-
number of international projects and cooperating KKH has approximately 240 students; some of tact with the world of art and society at large, and
with prestigious universities worldwide. KTH is also them are on a five-year programme leading to a Mas- makes the teaching alive and continuously subject to
an attractive university for international students. ters Degree, others a three-year bachelor programme change, whether it be in step – or out of step – with
During 2007, approximately 1,000 exchange stu- in fine arts, or on various project programmes for current society.
dents and 1,000 international masters students chose professional artists, supplementary courses in archi-
to study at KTH. A broad range of Masters program- tecture, restoration art, and in art and architecture. www.kkh.se
mes taught in English are offered, including several There will be a two-year master programme in fine info@kkh.se
Erasmus Mundus Masters programmes. arts starting in 2010. +46 8 614 40 00
The ability to formulate and express your own dis-
www.kth.se/eng tinctive character through various media forms, to
Number of full-year students 2008: 220
+46 8 790 60 00 develop your skills, and the opportunity to develop Number of programmes: 6
an independent attitude and a critical view of artistic Number of programmes in English: 2
creation are some of the goals of the fine arts pro- The guest student and project programmes are in
Number of full-year students 2008: 12,093 English. Other programmes have some instruction
Number of programmes: 82 grammes. The courses take the students’ own indivi- in English.
Number of programmes in English: 42 dual art work as their base and extend this with both
theoretical and practical training in both older and
more recent techniques in KKH’s own workshops.
At the School of Architecture at KKH the goal is to
make more in-depth studies of professional work in
architecture and the restoration of buildings as well as
broadening knowledge of architectural history. Lectu-
res, project work, seminars, workshops and study vi-
sits, both in Sweden and abroad, are prominent parts
of the programmes.
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Sophiahemmet University College Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts

Sophiahemmet University College is a modern univer-
sity college with high-quality education and research
in Nursing Science and related areas. Approximately
1,000 students attend our different programmes and
courses.
The three-year nursing programme is rated as one
of the best in the country. With nearly half of the
educational time clinically based, a number of elec-
tive courses and a personal study environment, the
nursing students are well prepared for a professional
role when graduating. The language of instruction is
currently Swedish. Applicants therefore need advan-
ced Swedish language skills.

Study on site or online

Besides the three-year nursing programme we pro-
vide specialist nursing programmes in Elderly Care
and Pre-hospital Emergency Care. In addition, a pro-
gramme leading to a Master of Science in Nursing
(one year) is offered. The University College also of-
fers commissioned courses. Most of the programmes
and courses offered are Internet-based in order to al-
low students the possibility to study when and where
it is most convenient for them.
Research and study exchange programmes
Science is well integrated into all programmes and
courses. Teachers with a PhD and postgraduate stu-
dents are engaged in scientific projects mainly cove-
ring different fields of Health Care and Nursing. The
projects are frequently carried out in collaboration
with scientists from other university colleges/univer-
sities in Sweden or abroad.
Sophiahemmet University College participates
in several student exchange programmes. Via these
programmes international students in Nursing may
apply for clinical training arranged by Sophiahemmet
University College.
Located in the very heart of Stockholm
Sophiahemmet University College originated in the
nursing school that was started in 1884 by the Swe-
dish Queen Sophia, who introduced a programme
that contained both theoretical teaching and clinical
training. This concept was new in Sweden at the time
and was inspired by the ideas of Florence Nightinga-
le.
Since 1889 the University College has been located
right in the very heart of Stockholm in the Sophia-
hemmet Park at Valhallavägen. Our new, modern fa-
cilities for teaching and learning were inaugurated in
autumn 2007.
www.sophiahemmethogskola.se
info@sophiahemmethogskola.se
+46 8 406 20 00
Number of full-year students 2008: 348
Number of programmes: 4
Number of programmes in English: 0
The training of actors in Sweden began in 1787, and
was initiated by King Gustaf III. Until the mid 1960s,
the education of actors was closely connected to some
of the theatres in Sweden; in Stockholm to the Royal
Dramatic Theatre. Three separate colleges of acting
were established in 1964: in Gothenburg and Malmö the acting programme. The number of applicants
as part of Gothenburg and Lund Universities, and in is usually 800-1000. To the mime programme, the
Stockholm as an independent academy. In 1996, a number of applicants is 100-150, with auditions eve-
fourth college of acting was established in Luleå in ry third year; 8-10 students are accepted. The deadli-
the north of Sweden. nes for applications to both programmes vary.
The Stockholm Academy has two programmes, a
three-year acting programme and a three-year mime www.teaterhogskolan.se
programme. There is also a great variety of continua- info@teaterhogskolan.se
tion courses for actors, on different subjects and of +46 8 55 60 93 00
varying length.
Number of full-year students 2008: 69
Admission Number of programmes: 2
Students in the two programmes are selected through Number of programmes in English: 0
special auditions. One of the requirements for par-
ticipating in these auditions is a good command of
the Swedish language. There are today no courses for
non-Swedish-speaking students. The Academy has no
scholarships to offer.
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 Universities and university colleges
Stockholm School of Economics
Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is the oldest
private institution of higher education in Sweden and
one of Europe’s leading business schools. The Finan-
cial Times evaluated the SSE MSc Program as among
the best in Europe in 2008.
SSE works closely with leading Swedish and inter-
national corporations as well as its alumni. Since its
establishment in 1909, SSE has supplied the business
community and the public sector with highly quali-
fied graduates.
SSE’s focus is highly international. Close ties with
multinational organizations guarantee an internatio-
nally oriented curriculum.
Programs
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Programs
3 years, 180 ECTS credits
SSE Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics
SSE Bachelor of Science in Retail Management (in
Norrtälje)
Bachelor Study Program in Economics and Business
(in Riga)
Master of Science (MSc) Programs
2 years, 120 ECTS credits
SSE Master of Science (Accounting, Economics, Fi-
nance, Management or Marketing), Stockholm
SSE Master of Science in General Management,
Stockholm
Doctoral Programs
SSE Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administra-
tion
SSE Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
SSE Doctor of Philosophy in Finance
Post-experience Programs
Programs for professionals seeking professional de-
velopment and enhanced competence through an
MBA: SSE MBA or Executive MBA.
www.hhs.se
info@hhs.se
+46 736 90 00
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Number of full-year students 2008: 1800
Number of programmes: 5
Number of programmes in English: 2
Stockholm School of Theology
There are three study programmes at the Stockholm
School of Theology (THS), one in cooperation with
Uppsala University. All programmes are validated by
the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education
(Högskoleverket). The programmes are open to those
who want to pursue the full programme, as well as to
those who want to take individual courses. Courses
usually run over a period of ten weeks and some of
them take place in the evenings. Since its establish-
ment in 1993 the Stockholm School of Theology has
developed into one of the leading schools of its kind
in the country in education and research.
The campus of THS is situated in Bromma, close
to a nature reserve and within walking distance of the
metro at Brommaplan. The premises are modern and
comfortable and the library is large and well stocked.
We make every effort to employ teachers who are
pedagogically skilled and who are at the frontline of
research in their fields. There are approximately 500
students registered at THS. As a result of good in-
ternational contacts there are many opportunities for
the students to do field studies, and even to pursue
longer periods of studies in other parts of the world.
To be admitted to a programme or an individual
course at the school, fluency in Swedish is required.
The Stockholm School of Theology has no scholar-
ships to offer.
The Theological Programme
For students who wish to study theology in order to
be able to work in the Church, the Stockholm School
of Theology is a school with extraordinary possibili-
ties in terms of its programmes and courses for minis-
terial service in the Church. The school offers worship
services of various kinds, as well as other activities de-
signed to give pastoral competence to the students.
Human Rights and Democracy
The Stockholm School of Theology offers a program-
me that leads to a Bachelor degree in Human Rights
and Democracy, as well as a Masters programme in
cooperation with Uppsala University. The program-
mes are designed to provide comprehensive knowled-
ge in the moral as well as the legal aspects of Human
Rights.
www.ths.se
ths@ths.se
+46 8 564 357 00
Number of full-year students 2008: 215
Number of programmes: 3
Number of programmes in English: 0
At times the theological programme offers a few
courses taught in English.
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 Universities and university colleges
Stockholm University
Stockholm University is one of Sweden’s largest insti-
tutions of higher education, and it offers education
and research at the highest level. Several of
the world’s most renowned researchers and
scientists are active here, and thousands
of students graduate from the University
every term, as do large numbers of docto-
ral students.
New ideas are both born and best deve-
lop in an open and stimulating environ-
ment, and the importance of such a realm has influ-
enced work here since the University’s inception. Its
environs encompass networks of contacts between
researchers in different fields, both within Sweden
and abroad. In addition to this, the University is also
a cosmopolitan meeting place for people of different
nationalities and with differing backgrounds.
Stockholm University is located in the middle of the
world’s first National City Park, while the city centre
is only minutes away. Beautiful natural surroundings,
historical environs, and access to the dynamism of the
capital and Sweden’s largest job market are some of
the features that make the University unique.
Towards the future
Stockholm University offers a broad spectrum of edu-
cational programmes and a large number of indepen-
dent courses within the fields of the humanities, law,
social sciences and science. One example of the quali-
ty of the education on offer is the fact that Stockholm
University has consistently been ranked very highly
in national evaluations. The teaching at the Univer-
sity has a solid academic basis, which enables students
to develop independence of thought and an ability
to critically evaluate information. The syllabus and
grading criteria follow European standards, enabling
studies at Stockholm University to be comparable
with other universities, and to be compatible across
Europe.
Students studying here will leave Stockholm Uni-
versity with a high quality of education, well prepared
for the demands of working life.
The world as a workplace
Knowledge spreads, and people move all over the
world to study or to work. Stockholm University hel-
ps play an active supporting role in this development.
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Photo by: Monica Lindgren
Every educational programme at the University has
been adapted to the Bologna process, a sphere in
which forty-six European countries have agreed that
university programmes and courses should be com-
parable and compatible all over Europe. In this way
students are given greater possibilities to take parts of
their courses at other institutions of higher education,
as well as better career opportunities abroad.
At Stockholm University teaching and research are
carried out at the highest level. The University par-
ticipates in regional, national and international col-
laboration, in debate and in social change. More than
50,000 students and 5,000 members of staff within
the humanities, law, science, social sciences and
teacher training come together in a space where open
minds meet and thrive.
www.su.se/english
+46 8 16 20 00
info@su.se
Number of full-year students 2007: 27,500
Number of programmes: 200
Number of programmes in English: 50
Södertörn University
Södertörn University was founded in 1996
and has, since its foundation, created a mul-
tidisciplinary university organization with
an extensive range of undergraduate cour-
ses. In addition to this, there are a number
of postgraduate courses and research opp-
ortunities at the different research schools.
In 2007, there were 750 employees, half of
whom were teachers and/or researchers. Sö-
dertörn University is located in a multicul-
tural, dynamic and expanding area of south-
ern Stockholm, 20 minutes from the centre
of Stockholm by commuter train.
Multidisciplinary and multicultural Photo by: Henrik Peel
The large number of multidisciplinary aca-
demic programmes makes Södertörn University uni- in the International Student Exchange Programme
que in Sweden. Many of the courses and educational (ISEP), and has a number of bilateral agreements.
programmes deal with issues of ethnicity, migration Södertörn University also participates in programmes
and nationalism in modern Europe. Södertörn Uni- funded by SIDA, the Linnaeus-Palme Programme
versity specializes in the Humanities and Social Sci- and the Minor Field Studies Programme (MFS). Cur-
ences, particularly Contemporary History, Urban rently, we welcome approximately 220 exchange stu-
Research, Labour Market Studies, Coastal Zone dents every year. International students who are not a
Management, Business and Entrepreneurship. It also part of an exchange programme may also study at Sö-
specializes in the Life Sciences, particularly Biology, dertörn University. Any foreigner who is a resident in
Molecular Life Sciences and Environmental Sweden is welcome to take Swedish university college
Sciences. courses. Swedish is the language of instruction in the
majority of the undergraduate programmes and cour-
A strong link between teaching and research ses, but we also offer a range of courses in English.
A considerable part of the ongoing research in the
Social Sciences and the Humanities focuses on the www.sh.se
history and culture of Eastern and Central Europe, international@sh.se
particularly the Baltic Region. +46 8 608 32 00
Södertörn University has the right to award Bache-
lor and Master Degrees. The university college offers
more than 60 academic programmes within the
Number of full-year students 2008: 5580
Humanities, Social Sciences, Life Sciences and Edu- Number of programmes: 60
cation. In addition, there are over 400 single-subject Number of programmes in English: 7
courses.
Extensive international ties
Södertörn University has extensive international ties,
including agreements with over 90 different univer-
sities worldwide. The majority of these are with uni-
versities in Europe within the framework of the Eras-
mus Programme that deals with exchanges for both
students and teachers. The university also participates
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 Universities and university colleges
The Erica Foundation
The Erica Foundation has been commissioned by
the Swedish government and the Stockholm County
Council to run university-level training and provide
psychotherapeutic treatment for children, adolescents
and their families. The foundation integrates various
training and clinical activities with research and met-
hod development.
Prerequisite: education in a caring profession
Educational programmes are offered to those who
already have basic education in a caring profession.
Examples of programmes given at the Erica Founda-
tion are advanced training in psychotherapy targe-
ting children and young people (Graduate Diploma
in Psychotherapy), education in psychodiagnostics
and clinical assessment of children, advanced special
pedagogical training for pre-school teachers and for
supervisors.
The work of the Foundation is based on psycho-
dynamic theory, developmental psychology research
and research in psychotherapy as well as clinical expe-
rience. Access to a broad network, both national and
international, is an important factor for the develop-
ment of the work of the foundation.
The staff includes physicians, psychologists, quali-
fied social workers, special education teachers and ad-
ministrators. They represent a spectrum of specialists
within child and adolescent psychiatry, education,
psycho-therapy and research.
International cooperation
The clinical research we carry out encourages the
integration of current developmental psychology re-
search and research in psychotherapy with clinical ex-
perience. There is ongoing cooperation in treatment,
education and research with similar institutions in,
for example, the UK, Italy and the Nordic countries.
www.ericastiftelsen.se
+46 8 402 17 60
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Number of full-year students 2008: 37
Number of programmes: 1
Number of programmes in English: 0
The Red Cross University College of Nursing
The Red Cross University College, RKH, offers an
education leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nur-
sing, as well as single-subject courses for nurses. The
university college also provides courses for specialist
nurses and awards a Masters Degree in Nursing. We
also carry out commissioned courses within the area
of medical care. The number of students is about 500.
Our training of nurses has existed since 1867.
A thorough knowledge of written and spoken Swe-
dish is necessary for both our undergraduate and post-
graduate courses since, with a few exceptions, most of
the literature and most lectures are in Swedish.
Humanity and impartiality
The university college has the Non-Profit Foundation
for the Red Cross Hospital and the Red Cross Uni-
versity College as its principal. It is important for us
to work in accordance with the basic principles of the
Red Cross: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, inde-
pendence, unity, voluntary service and universality.
We have well-established contacts with universities
and university colleges all over the world, for example
through exchange programmes and research exchan-
ges.
Field studies and research
Besides traineeships abroad within ex-
change programmes, our students are
also offered the possibility of carrying
out field studies in other countries and
participating in international courses
and conferences.
You always keep in contact with
ongoing research at the university col-
lege, for example through lectures and
seminars given by our teachers who are
active within research.
The individual university college
The Red Cross University College is a
small university college that combines
tradition and renewal in order to pro-
vide high-quality education. It is easy to
get in contact with the staff at the uni-
versity college and you have great pos-
sibilities to influence your education.
The theoretical education is provided
on the university college’s own modern
premises at the Red Cross Hospital and has been a
part of the KTH Campus since 2004. You can easily
get here by bus, metro or Roslagsbanan to Tekniska
Högskolan station.
Clinical training is provided at Karolinska Univer-
sity Hospital in Solna and at clinics in the city and
the western part of Stockholm.
www.rkh.se
+46 8 587 516 00
Number of full-year students 2007: 460
Number of programmes: 1
Number of programmes in English: 0
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 Universities and university colleges
The Swedish National Defence College
The Swedish National Defence College carries out re-
search and provides educational programmes to help
our society cope and protect itself in times of crisis
and war. At our college, civilian and military stu-
dents and researchers with completely different back-
grounds meet each other, and our students often go
on to follow exciting and important occupations.
With or without a uniform
The Swedish National Defence College is responsible
for military education and training at all levels. This
includes the Officers Programme – an academic edu-
cation and training programme at first-degree level
offering 180 academic credits and an Officer’s De-
gree. But you don’t have to be in uniform to study
at the College. Here, you can also study as a regular
university student. We offer programmes in political
science, military-technology, military history, com-
mand and control science and leadership. Whether
you’re in uniform or not – it’s your choice.
A personal study environment and unique
possibilities
The Swedish National Defence College is one of
Sweden’s smallest university colleges comprising only
approx. 500 full-time students. This means that we
can maintain top quality in our study programmes,
but it also means that you won’t just get lost in the
crowd here at our college. Furthermore, we have the
Nordic countries’ leading scientific library in the
fields of defence policy, foreign policy and security
policy which you as a student have access to round
the clock.
The Swedish National Defence College also offers
the possibility for unique meetings. In our corridors,
both civilian and military people can get together –
students coming straight from upper-secondary level
education and those with long professional expe-
rience. This not only gives you a wider field of know-
ledge and a more enriching time of study, but it is
also a possibility for you to make contacts when it’s
time to step out into the labour market – irrespective
of whether you choose to have Sweden or the rest of
the world as your place of work.
Our study programmes are not to be found any-
where else. The knowledge needed to operate in a
world of changing security policy can only be found
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here at our college. This makes us well prepared to
educate and train those whose task it is to lead our
society in the right direction. If you want the chance
to influence the centre of events, a study programme
at our college is one of the best investments you can
make.
www.fhs.se
exp@fhs.se
+46 8 553 425 00
Number of full-year students 2008: 500
Number of programmes: 1
Number of programmes in English: 0
The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
(GIH) was founded in 1813 by Pehr Henrik Ling.
This makes it the oldest institute for higher education
within its field in the world. GIH offers degree pro-
grammes and courses in Health Education, Coaching,
and Physical Education Teacher Training. We provide
a high level of teaching, primarily within the areas of
Human Biology, Physical Education and Pedagogics/
Didactics. Approximately 600 students are enrolled.
The language of instruction is currently Swedish.
Applicants therefore need advanced Swedish language
skills at the time of their application. There are, ho-
wever, plans for developing courses in English.
Sport Pedagogics and Human Biology
The emphasis of research at GIH is on Sports Peda-
gogics and Human Biology, and it is characterized by
its close contacts with students and growing interna-
tional exchanges. Research in Behavioural Science is
Photo by: upper: Jonas Ekströmer, lower: Carl-Johan Thorell
carried out in collaboration with the Stockholm In-
stitute of Education. Research in Human Biology is
conducted in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet
and focuses especially on two areas: Exercise Physio-
logy, and Biomechanics and Motor Control. In ad-
dition, the institution also collaborates with schools
and sport organizations, which is valuable for both
education and research. Sweden’s largest laboratory
for applied sport science was developed here, with
support from the Swedish Olympic Committee and
the Swedish Sports Confederation.
Specialist library on health and sports
The GIH Library is the only specialist library on
sports, physical education and health in Sweden.
Number of full-year students 2008: 395
The collections consist of about 60,000 books and Number of programmes: 3
230 periodicals. Today, the collections contain books Number of programmes in English: 0
in the fields of gymnastics, sports, physiology, bio-
mechanics, physical activity and health, etc. GIH is
centrally located next to a beautiful eco park, which
has both natural and cultural values and also offers
excellent opportunities for sports and recreation. The
1912 Olympic Stadium is situated near the campus
and gives the area a unique atmosphere.
www.gih.se
info@gih.se
+46 8 402 22 00
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The University College of Opera, Stockholm University College of Dance

Opera is music theatre in which The University College of Dance is the only school of
many different art forms work to- its kind for dance and neo circus in Sweden’s system
gether to tell a story. Opera has of higher education. Our prestigious institution has
been multi-media from the very the sole responsibility for instructing an expanding
beginning. Theatre, music, poetry, student body in a broad range of dance-related fields:
stage design, lighting, costume and Dance Performance, Neo Circus, Dance Pedagogy,
make-up – all combine to give the Choreography and Dance Therapy. It is a dynamic
audience a powerful dramatic expe- and creative environment where art and research go
rience. hand in hand. At our school, tradition is challenged
The University College of Opera by innovation and experiment. It is a meeting place
is situated on the KTH Campus on for art, pedagogy and science, and old and new theo-
Valhallavägen in Stockholm. The retical concepts. Popular traditions gain new meaning
acoustically adapted facilities inclu- and new artistic careers develop to change our ideas
de a studio theatre, several staging about what is known.
rooms, a room for movement train-
ing, studios and practice rooms. Art of dance and neo circus in development
Practical tuition and lectures, as Our training programmes are conducted in close col-
well as concerts and performances, Photo by: Bengt Wanselius laboration between art and scientific research with a
take place at the college. All the pianos, both grand We regard it as our job not only to be good stewards focus on dance and neo circus. They aim at develo-

Photo by: Håkan Larsson

and upright, are maintained to a very high standard. of operatic tradition but also to make a contribution ping new forms of work and clarifying the inherent
towards the opera of the future. We do this by com- possibilities of dance and neo circus art in our society,
Intense competition for places missioning new works in conjunction with composers using the knowledge of our history and traditions.
The College is an independent university institute and librettists. This means that our students are well We offer a strong, creative network for the various
with approximately 40 students. Each year 120 po- equipped to perform contemporary music and play professions within dance and neo circus, together
tential opera singers apply, of whom about 10 are of- their part in the creative processes of music theatre. with other art forms. After completing your studies
fered places. at the University College of Dance, you will have a ternational seats of learning, participate actively in va-
We run Bachelor and Master study programmes www.operahogskolan.se strong artistic and scientific identity, be independent rious umbrella organizations and national and inter-
for opera singers, and Master programmes for opera info@operahogskolan.se and have excellent insights into your own abilities and national networks as well as in forums for artistic and
directors and repetiteurs. (A smaller number of pla- +46 8 545 810 60 needs, as well as an understanding of the demands of scientific research. The University College of Dance is
ces are made available for directors and repetiteurs the workplace. You can enter your career with great simply a very exciting place to be!
every other year.) Musical and dramatic studies, sing- expectations, a power to compete and a knowledge of
ing technique, movement and stagecraft provide the Number of full-year students 2008: 38 how to best show competence. We do not train people www.danshogskolan.se
backbone of our programmes. Alumni from the Col- Number of programmes: 4 for today’s demands; we target future demands. Our studieinfo@danshogskolan.se
Number of programmes in English: 0
lege are active professionally both in Sweden and in- students and your visions will challenge the present +46 8 459 05 00
ternationally. and change the world! International coordinator: +46 8 459 05 55

Influencing the future of music theatre Extensive international cooperation Number of full-year students 2008: 158
The College has an extensive programme of coope- The University College of Dance is a strong hub in Number of programmes: 5
ration with the world of professional opera. Students the Swedish Dance environment. It is dedicated to Number of programmes in English: 0
Some courses are available in English
are regularly offered work experience in Swedish thea- the highest standards of quality and professionalism
tres and a number of our teachers are actively invol- in artistic production, teaching, research and admi-
ved professionally. For many years we have had well- nistration. From its unique position, it is also com-
established relationships with FolkOperan, The Royal mitted to an active role in matters of public policy
Swedish Opera, and Drottningholms Slottsteater. In concerning the arts, culture and education. Our stu-
addition directors, conductors and international ope- dents, teachers and professors traverse national bor-
ra coaches regularly work at the College as visiting ders as the workplace is expanding. As a Centre of
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University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre
This is where the film, radio, TV and theatre of the
future are created! At the University College of Film,
Radio, Television and Theatre (DI) you can be edu-
cated in a number of professions. We have basic pro-
grammes, advanced courses, and further education
for those with professional experience. We provide a
selection of lectures and seminars and various projec-
ts. Most of the time, you will be working on various
production projects. You will often work in a group
and learn to cooperate with other professions related
to your area.
We work with “real-life” exercises and productions
in full-scale production environments, just like those
you will experience in your professional life after ob-
taining your degree.
Close connection with professionals
Here, you can choose among seventeen three-year
undergraduate programmes and a number of masters
programmes. We also work with artistic development
in the form of research projects, research collegium
seminars and participation in research institutes. We
cooperate a great deal with professionals; many of the
most prominent professionals teach at the school as
permanent teachers or visiting teachers. We also have
many Nordic and international contacts and coo-
perate with other university colleges involved in the
arts. Our student productions appear in international
festivals and trainee periods often form part of our
educational programmes.
Admission
Admission to our undergraduate programmes takes
place every second year. The number of students is
4-12 per programme and year. There are about 160
students at the school each year. Most students find
employment within their field after completing their
course.
The deadline for applications is in December-
January for the following autumn semester, and at
the beginning of September for the following spring
semester. Applicants are admitted on the basis of the
result of various admission tests.
DI is the only university college in Sweden that
provides courses in several art forms related to the
stage and the media, providing a unique opportunity
for cross-border cooperation.
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University College of Music Education in Stockholm
The University College of Music Education in Stock-
holm, SMI, was founded in 1960 and is an indepen-
dent university college for education in music and re-
lated arts. SMI educates music teachers and teachers
in speech and communication.
SMI is located in a beautiful school building from
1912 in the centre of Stockholm. It is a small uni-
versity college where you get to know everyone and
share classes with students from various programmes
in pedagogical and artistic projects.
Photo: Jyrki Siikanen
Undergraduate Programme
SMI offers a three-year undergraduate programme
to qualify you as a music teacher in compulsory and
upper-secondary school, in schools of music and arts
or other types of schools.
The programme leads to a Bachelor of Education
in Music (180 ECTS credits). Auditions take place at
the end of March every year and the deadline for app-
lications is normally March 1. The minimum age for
applicants is 22. Previous work experience as a music
teacher will be considered as a qualification. Studying
at SMI includes your own music teaching practice.
Programmes of Advanced Study
To be accepted to the Advanced Study programme
you are required to have a Bachelor of Education or Number of full-year students 2007: 81
a Bachelor of Arts. Programmes of Advanced Study Number of programmes: 5
include: Logonomy – speech and communication Number of programmes in English: 0
pedagogy with a focus on aesthetics (120 ECTS cre-
dits), Music Education in the compulsory and upper-
secondary school (30-60 ECTS credits), and Music
www.dramatiskainstitutet.se Education in instrumental teaching methods (60
info@draminst.se ECTS credits).
+46 8 55 57 20 00 SMI also offers a large number of single-subject
courses for further education of teachers in music and
Number of full-year students 2008: 160 other fields.
Number of programmes: 24 The language of instruction is Swedish. SMI does
Number of programmes in English: 0 not provide any scholarships.
www.smpi.se
info@smpi.se
+46 8 611 05 02
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Beckmans College of Design

Ersta Sköndal University College
Karolinska Institutet
Konstfack – University College of Arts, Crafts and Design
Royal College of Music in Stockholm
Royal Institute of Technology
Royal University College of Fine Arts
Sophiahemmet University College
Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts
Stockholm School of Economics
Stockholm School of Theology
Stockholm University
Swedish National Defence College
Södertörn University
The Erica Foundation
The Red Cross University College of Nursing
The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
The University College of Opera
University College of Dance
University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre
University College of Music Education in Stockholm