University of St Andrews

At a glance

The Swedish Defence University (SEDU) aims to be an instrument for change in the fields of Defence and Security Policy. Through the development of new knowledge and by offering education and training, they aim to make an active contribution to shape the future of defence. The Swedish Defence University is Sweden's leading resource in education, training and research in the management of crisis, war and periods of tension in the leadership of both civil and military agencies. The Swedish Defence University is an accredited institution for academic education for military and civilian students and researchers where different experiences, approaches and traditions come together.

Established : 1997
Student Population : 1000
History : The Higher Artillery College in Marieberg was established in Stockholm in the 19th century. The Swedish Defence University has existed in its present form since 1997. The University was established as a national university college on January 1, 2008, allowing it to issue academic degrees. Formerly known in English as the Swedish National Defence College, the University adopted its current name on 1 February 2015.

Website and links

Website : Swedish Defence University Homepage

Study abroad page : Exchange Students

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at Försvarshögskolan (Swedish Defence University):

• History
• International Relations

Semesters Available

• First Semester

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2024/5
Semester 1 Aug 2024 to Jan 2025
Semester 2 Jan 2025 to Jun 2025
2025/6
Semester 1 Sep 2025 to Jan 2026
Semester 2 Jan 2026 to Jun 2025

Your studies abroad

Partner Course Catalogue : Programmes and Courses - Försvarshögskolan

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available : There are usually 2 semester places available each year.

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

The Swedish Defence University is situated in Stockholm and the nearest airport is Bromma Stockholm Airport.

Accommodation

It is important to start looking for accommodation as early as possible since there is a shortage of student housing in Stockholm. Links for finding student accommodation can be found on their website.

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.

Student health, and counselling services are available for exchange students.