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Admitted to international master's programme

Welcome as a new student at the Swedish Defence University! Here you will find information for those who have been admitted to one of our four international master's programmes: Innovation, Defence and Security, International Operational Law, War and Defence or Politics, Security and Crisis.

In the time between the admission results and the start of the programme, there are a few things you need to do. Use the checklist below to help you prepare.

Checklist before study start

The admission results will be published on 26 March on www.universityadmissions.se

Admitted

After your admission results have been published, you will receive an email with instructions on how to accept or decline your offer. You must accept or decline your offer no later than 7 April.

Please note: You cannot accept your offer via universityadmissions.se.

Conditionally admitted

If you have been conditionally admitted, you must still accept or decline your place. Conditional admission means that you must fulfil the condition no later than the start of the programme.

Conditionally admitted

Waiting list

Applicants on the waiting list will be contacted in numerical order if and when a place becomes available. Applicants on the waiting list may be contacted from May until the start of the programme.

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

International students without a Swedish Bank ID

You will be registered and notified by the International Office during the registration period 17 – 23 August.

Students with a Swedish Bank ID

As a new student, you are required to register in the study documentation system Ladok. Registration is mandatory and is necessary in order for you to retain your study place.

To registration

Conditionally admitted

You cannot register before your condition has been removed in the admissions system.

Conditionally admitted

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.

Students with a Swedish Bank ID

After registration 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.

Student account and password

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

You can collect your access card at the Swedish Defence University from the start of the programme.

Please remember to bring a valid photo ID.

The introduction days begin with a welcome day on Friday 28 August. The Vice-Chancellor will welcome you to the university and the student union kicks off its orientation weeks. Programme introductions are held on Monday 31 August.

A more detailed schedule will follow.

Welcome to the SEDU

Meet Mathis, a former international student. Mathis talks about being a student in Sweden and at the SEDU.

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