Stockholm University, Sweden

Stockholm University - Stockholms universitet

English language section of Stockholm University

Type of Higher Education Institution: University

Institution Profile

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, the Stockholm University has the distinction of being one of the largest universities in the country as well as being one of its largest employers. It has almost 40,000 students and nearly 5,000 faculty members and employees. The university aims to bring the local public, students, researchers and faculty together on a common platform in order to dynamically share ideas and experiences.

The Stockholm University offers degree courses, certificate courses and diploma programs. While a number of these are in the Swedish language, there are courses available in English language as well. As the university is open to both the exchange program and visiting students, they may opt for these courses. There are a vast number of subjects under the humanities, science and social sciences streams. Doctoral study opportunities are also available.

A number of research projects are underway at Stockholm University. It takes special pride in being the host to no less than four Nobel Laureates over the years, namely Svante Arrhenius, Hans von Euler-Chelpin, George de Hevesy and Paul Crutzen. For the past 25 years, the university has also been engaged in providing a number of public lectures. A special time period is set aside in the month of October specially for research presentations. All the public lectures are offered free of charge. The university also works with a number of schools, providing special activities for children so they become more familiar with the ideas of research and scientific thinking.

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