Stockholm University Dept. of Political Science Fact sheet International Exchange 2018-2019 Welcome to Stockholm University
As one of the largest universities in Sweden, with over 60.000 undergraduate and master’s Contact students, Stockholm University offers unique access to teaching and research facilities. Stockholm University Stockholm University, located in Sweden’s capital Dept. of Political Science city, is the region’s center for higher education Universitetsvägen 10 F and research in humanities, law, the natural Building F, Floors 4, 5 and 7 sciences and the social sciences, and a focal point for the work of leading international researchers. SE-106 91 Stockholm Located in the heart of Sweden’s only natural Sweden urban park, the University is surrounded by natural beauty, while being only a few minutes Erasmus code: S STOCKHO 01 journey from the city center. Tel: +46 8 16 20 00 Application Fax: +46 8-15 25 29 www.statsvet.su.se Requirements All students nominated for exchange should have International Coordinator studied a minimum of 1 year/60 credits at the Aline Rojas Österlind university level before the exchange semester, Tel: +46 8 16 30 02 including at least 1 semester/30 credits of studies in political science. For studies entirely on the Email: [email protected] graduate level, students should have completed at least 3 years/180 credits of study, with a major in political science or a related field. Academic Exchange Coordinator Henrik Berglund Nomination Deadline Tel: +46 86 74 71 64 Autumn Semester – May 10, 2018 Spring Semester – October 10, 2018 E-mail: [email protected] Application Deadline Autumn Semester - May 15, 2018 Spring Semester - October 15, 2018
Nominated students should submit a complete application online, including the following: • Complete academic transcript • photo • proof of language skills (if available) Other requirements Expenses and Accommodation
Language requirements Tuition fees The language of instruction is English. Courses given Tuition fees are waived for exchange students. in Swedish are available to Swedish-speaking students. Health/Insurance All students in Sweden are covered by the Nominated students are expected to be highly Swedish national personal injury insurance during proficient in English (spoken and written) in order to school hours as well as while traveling to and from have a successful learning experience. the university.
The recommended level of English language is: Students from the EU/EEA countries need to bring TOEFL-paper: 550 their European Health Insurance Card in order to be TOEFL-computer: 213 entitled to use Swedish public medical services on TOEFL-internet: 80 (Writing: 20, Speaking: 20, the same terms as Swedish citizens. Non EU/EEA Reading: 20 and Listening: 20) citizens need to arrange for some form of private IELTS: 6.5 or higher (no subtest less than 6.0 in the medical insurance in their home country prior to Academic Module). their leave.
Visa requirements Accommodations A visa and/or residence permit is required for Rent for accommodation for exchange students students from outside of EU/EEA/Switzerland and through Stockholm University is between approx. 16 should be applied for as soon as possible after 005 and 43 526 SEK for the semester. Heating and receiving the letter of acceptance. Please find electricity are included in the rent. Information about country-specific information on how and where to university accommodation services, application for apply from the closest embassy or consulate (see accommodations as well as information on finding www.swedenabroad.com for a directory). See also housing on your own, is available at: the guidelines provided on the Swedish Migration www.su.se/english/housing Board’s website, www.migrationsverket.se.
Estimated monthly living expenses (SEK) Rent: 3,800 Food: 2,000 Local travel: 550 Miscellaneous: 1,600
Total: 8,000 SEK (Roughly 9 SEK=1 EUR) This is an estimate and can vary greatly. Academics
Course catalogue Class attendance www.su.se/english/education/courses Students are expected to attend all lectures Students will be contacted with a list of courses and seminars. For the seminars, attendance is offered, along with a course registration compulsory. Failure to attend mandatory seminars form (roughly in May for Autumn Semester and can result in not receiving a final grade for the November for Spring Semester). course.
After returning the course application form, students will be pre-registered for courses and will find out Transcripts which courses they have been registered for upon Two copies of the students’ official transcripts will be arrival. sent to the International Office of the home university after the end of the semester (February/ Students may add/drop courses only after consulting July). Transcripts will be sent automatically, so the International Coordinator at the host and home students need not to request them. Note that only universities. courses for which a passing grade was achieved will appear on the transcripts. Academic prerequisites Students should note the prerequisites for the course(s) selected. If the prerequisites for a course Grading system are not met, the student will not be registered. The Department of Political Science will only issue grades to its exchange students in accordance with Full-time workload the grading scale used at Stockholm University Students are expected to study full-time during their that is A, B, C, D, E or F/FX. For more information, exchange period at Stockholm University. Full-time see www.su.se/english/education/courses/higher- studies comprises 30 credits per semester, e.g. four education-system 7.5 credit courses during four course periods or two 15 credit courses during two periods. There are four periods in one semester. Swedish Language Courses Swedish language courses giving credits on different The majority of the credits should be taken at the levels are offered by the Department of Swedish Dept. of Political Science. Language and Multilingualism to all incoming exchange students. More information about language courses is provided during the Orientation Autumn Semester Exams Days. Information about the different Swedish Please note that the autumn semester lasts until courses available can be found at www.su.se/svefler/ the middle of January. It is, therefore, important english/education/courses-and-programmes/ for students to plan accordingly in order to be able swedish-for-international-students. to attend their courses until the very end of the semester. It is generally not possible to take exams earlier. There is no official break period during the winter holidays, so students should check their class schedules before making travel plans. Academic Calendar 2018-2019 Student services Stockholm University International Office, Semester Dates www.su.se/english/study/student-services/about- Study Periods: one semester = 20 weeks international-office-1.144455 Stockholm Student Health Service, www.su.se/ comprised of four five-week periods english/study/current-students/student-health- service Autumn Semester Stockholm University Library, http://su.se/english/ September 3, 2018 – January 20, 2019 library/ Support for students with disabilities, www.su.se/ Period 1: September 3 – October 3 english/study/disability Period 2: October 4 – November 4 Student Union, www.sus.su.se/en/home Period 3: November 5 – December 5 Buddy programme, http://www.sus.su.se/en/ Period 4: December 6 – January 20 programs/#buddy Sports facilities, www.stockholmsstudentersif.se/ Spring Semester January 21, 2019 - June 9, 2019 Practical information Study in Sweden, www.studyinsweden.se
Getting to the university and maps, www.su.se/ Period 1: January 21 – February 20 english/about/campus/getting-to-stockholm- Period 2: February 21 – March 25 university Period 3: March 26 – May 5 Orientation Days for all incoming Stockholm Period 4: May 6 – June 9 University exchange students are arranged by the central Stockholm University International Office. For more information, please see Public Holidays www.su.se/english/about/events/orientation-week November 3, 2018: All Saints’ Day December 25, 2018: Christmas Day December 26, 2018: Boxing Day January 1, 2019: New Year’s Day January 6, 2019: Epiphany April 19, 2019: Good Friday April 21, 2019: Easter Day April 22, 2019: Easter Monday May 1, 2019: May 1st May 30, 2019: Ascension Day June 6, 2019: Swedish National Day June 22, 2019: Midsummer