Admitted to freestanding courses

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

Application and tuition fees

Registration is compulsory to keep your place

As a new student, you are required to register in the study documentation system Ladok. Registration is mandatory for those admitted in selection round 1 or 2, and is necessary in order for you to retain your study place.

International students without a Swedish Bank ID

You will be registered and notified by the International Office during the registration period.

Students with a Swedish BankID

The following registration times apply for free-standing courses starting autumn semester 2026:

• For courses that start week 36-44, registration is open from 17–23 August.
• For freestanding courses that start from week 45 and onwards, registration is open from 19–25 October.

Note! Those on a waiting list to a free standing course will be contacted if there are available slots when the regular registration period has closed.

Registration

International students without a Swedish Bank ID

If you dont have a Swedish Bank ID, you need to identify yourself by emailing 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).

After registration our IT Office will contact you with information how to activate your account using your mobile phone number. Please allow up to five working days after registration for this process.

Schedule

Once you have your student account, you can see your complete schedule.

Schedule

Canvas learning platform

Canvas is the digital hub for your studies. There you will find course-specific areas with, for example, course descriptions, lecture material, assignments, discussion forums and evaluation forms. Once you have your student account, you can log in to the learning platform.

Canvas learning platform

Syllabus and course literature

We recommend that you read the course syllabus and reading list for your first course before the start of the programme. This will help you prepare for the start of your studies and purchase your course literature in good time.

Course and programme syllabi

Please note that the course literature may be revised no later than 10 weeks before the start of the course.

Zoom for distance learning

We use the video conferencing service Zoom for distance learning.

Guide to Zoom

All students at the Swedish Defence University are issued a personal access card. You can collect yours when your course begins.

Please remember to bring a valid photo ID.

Access card

On Friday, 28 August, you will have the opportunity to get to know the university and your fellow students. On Monday, 31 August, all degree programmes have their own programme-specific introduction sessions.

Introduction days for new students