Academic ceremonies

The Swedish Defence University conducts several ceremonies each year, such as the graduation ceremony and the academic ceremony.

The Swedish Defence University rests on a 200-year-old tradition of military education and studies of war, conflict, crisis and societal security. At the same time, we are a young university: In 2008, the Swedish Defence University became a university under the Ministry of Education and Research, and from 2018 we have the right to award degrees at all academic levels.

Academic Ceremony

The Swedish Defence University has, in various forms, held an annual academic ceremony where this year's professors, associate professors, PhDs and laureates are honoured. In connection with the first dissertations from the Swedish Defence University's own research programmes, regular conferment and inauguration of professors will be carried out. In 2024, the ceremony will be held on 22 November at the City Hall for specially invited guests.

The ceremony includes the following parts:

• Inauguration of professors
• New Associate Professors
• Conferment including honorary doctorates
• Laureates and medalists

In this ceremony, we highlight the following prizes and awards:

• Hugo Raab Prize
• The Siegroth Prize
• The Swedish Defence University's Medal of Merit

Officers' Programme's graduation ceremony

The Officers' Programme's graduation ceremony. Arranged by the Swedish Armed Forces at Campus Karlberg. At the ceremony, the Rector of the Swedish Defence University presents newly graduated officers to the Supreme Commander. Cadets are then ready to become second lieutenants in the Armed Forces. The ceremony takes place at the end of June each year.

Bachelor's, Master's and Master's Degree Graduation Ceremony

Graduation ceremony for students who have graduated with a bachelor's or master's degree. The ceremony takes place at the Swedish Defence University annually in October.
More information and registration.

Closing ceremony for the Join Advanced Command and Staff Programme

The Swedish Defence University is holding a ceremony for officers who have completed the the Join Advanced Command and Staff Programme, which is a contract education for the Swedish Armed Forces and provides the basis for promotion to the next level, i.e. Major/Lieutenant Commander and Lieutenant Colonel/Commander. The ceremony takes place at the end of June each year.

Closing ceremony for the Tactical Staff Course (TSK)

Closing ceremony for the reserve officers and others who have undergone TSK, which is given on behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces. The ceremony takes place in May each year.

Ceremony Award For Zealous and Devoted Service of the Kingdom

Lunch ceremony to honour employees who have worked for 30 years in government service. As a rule, it takes place in December of each year.