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Welcome to the Swedish Defence University! Here is everything you need to know.

During the time between the admission decision and the start of the study, there are a few things you need to do. In order not to miss any important preparations, you can take the help of the checklist below.

Admitted to an International Master's programme?

You can now log on to universityadmissions.se/antagning.se to see your status.

A Welcome Letter from the Swedish Defence University with further instructions as well as a link that allows you to accept your offer will be sent in the beginning of April. The welcome letter will also contain information on scholarships and tuition fees.

If you are on the waiting list you will be contacted in ranking order as soon as a place is made available.

Checklist for starting your studies

The admission results are published on www.universityadmissions.se. in March/April.

Admitted

Congratulations. A Welcome Letter from the Swedish Defence University with further instructions as well as a link that allows you to accept your offer will be sent in the beginning of April..

Admitted with condition

You will also need to accept your offer via the link in the welcome letter. Being conditionally admitted means that you must meet the condition before the start of the semester. Please contact masterprogramme@fhs.se with the necessary documents.

Waiting list (reserve)

We will contact students on the waiting list if and when we have a seat available in the period between end of May until mid- August.

We contact students in numerical order. Your number will not change during this period, regardless of how many have declined their place.

Key dates and deadlines

Find out all the important dates for your application to courses and programmes in Sweden.

If your status requires that you pay tuition fees. You will receive an invoice with payment details and a reference number from SEDU. Please do not transfer any money before you receive this invoice.

Registration is compulsory to keep your place

For all International students, without a Swedish Bank ID we will assist you with this process. Please let us know, by emailing masterprogramme@fhs.se

The following registration times apply to those admitted to the autumn semester 2025;

  • For programmes and courses that start in week 36-44, registration is open from August 18 to August 24.
  • For courses starting from week 45 onwards, registration is open from October 20 to October 26.

Note for those on a waiting list to a free standing course: When the regular registration period is closed, the registration period opens for those who have been waitlisted.

Once you have registered, a student account (SEDU account) is automatically created. This account is used to log in to different services such as your email, student platform and library website.

Instructions for International Students

If you do not have a Swedish Bank-ID, please send in the following documents to masterprogramme@fhs.se:

  • a valid passport photo scan including passport details
  • a valid mobile phone number to you (does not have to be a Swedish number)
  • a household bill with your name and address visibly attached (could be a mobile phone bill, electricity bill or similar).

Once we have these documents, we will send it to the IT Office in order to create your SEDU university account. Our IT Office will send you information about how to activate your account. You can still register without the SEDU university account, see step 3 Registration in this guide.

Schedule (TimeEdit)

Before registering you can access a public version of your schedule. The detailed version of the schedule becomes available after registering by logging in with your SEDU account on TimeEdit.

The schedule for the Autumn semester will be available at the end of June.

Learning Management System (Canvas)

Once you have activated your SEDU account, you can log in to the Learning Managment system Canvas.

Canvas consists of course areas for ongoing courses. In the course areas you can, for example, access lecture materials, submissions, information, schedules, discussion forums and evaluation forms.

Tool for online sessions (Zoom)

Zoom is the software used for online sessions at the Swedish Defence University. To get started, please read the guide at the Anna Lindh Library webpage.

We recommend that you start purchasing your course literature for your first course as soon as possible to make sure you are prepared when the studies start.

The course literature lists for the Autumn semester will be published in June.

Freestanding courses

Course literature lists for freestanding courses are available on the course pages. Go to Programmes and courses.

Your access card is created once the registration has been completed. You can collect your access card in the reception at Drottning Kristinas väg 37 at the earliest on the first day of the semester. It is also possible to collect your access card later during the semester.

Please remember to bring a valid photo ID.

The introduction day is September 1st 2025

September 1st is the first day of the autumn semester and on this day, the Swedish Defence University invites new students to an orientation day at Drottning Kristinas väg 37. You will receive more information about the studies and meet teachers and fellow students.

We will also provide a light vegetarian lunch according to the schedule below. Towards the end of the day there will be a gathering at the Officers' Mess for all new national and international students. The Student Union also has a kick-off during the day.

The Swedish Defence University student union represents you and your interests in issues relating to your education. Read more about the SEDU student union.

Welcome to the SEDU

Meet Mathis Dupas, international student at the Master's Programme in Politics, Security and War. Mathis Dupas talks about being a student in Sweden and at the SEDU.

Campus tour at SEDU

(In Swedish with English subtitles. Please note that our routines regarding library accounts have been updated since the video was published.)

Practical information

Here at the student web is where you find most of the information that you need during your time as a student at SEDU. To give you a head start, here are some of the things you might want to know about as a new student.

At SEDU, you have access to several IT-functions. If you have any questions, you can get support from our Helpdesk by email of phone.

The Anna Lindh Library is a university library specialised in defence and foreign and security policies. The library is a resource for students, teachers, researchers and personnel at the Swedish Defence University.

Find out what you need to know for your and others' safety at the Swedish Defence University. In case of acute, serious incidents/emergencies - call 112 for the police or emergency services.

At the Swedish Defence University, there are various kinds of support that can help you succeed with your studies and with your wellbeing.

As a student, you have the right to influence your studies and life at SEDU. One way to get involved is to become a member in the SEDU student union.

We have gathered the most important things you need to know when you are new i Sweden. For example how to get a Swedish Bank ID and a Swedish Personal Identity Number.

New in Sweden – what you should know