Södertörn University
Huddinge, Sweden
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,001
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Students
- 14,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Founded in 1996, Södertörn University (Södertörns högskola) is a public higher education institution located in Flemingsberg, Huddinge, within the Stockholm region. It enrolls approximately 14,000 students across around 80 programmes and over 300 courses. The university is characterized by its multidisciplinary and multicultural approach, with a prominent research profile in Baltic and East European studies, covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, technology and education.
Fields of study
- Education
- Social Work
- Law Enforcement
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Psychology
- Pedagogy
- Economics
- Law
- Informatics
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- International Relations
- Environmental Science
- Tourism
- Natural Science
- Journalism
- Media and Communication
- Media Technology
- Rhetoric
- Swedish
- English
- Romani Studies
- Library Science
- Literature
- Art
- Aesthetics
- Religious Studies
- History of Ideas
- Philosophy
- Gender Studies
- Archaeology
- History
- Ethnology
- Archival Science
Accreditation: Universitetskanslersämbetet (UKÄ)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn, Spring
- Application deadlines
- October 15
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- info@sh.se
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Master's Programme (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Vår |
| Förskollärarutbildning med interkulturell profil (opens in a new tab)Swedish · On Campus | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Höst, Vår |
| Förskollärarutbildning med interkulturell profil, erfarenhetsbaserad (opens in a new tab)Swedish · Hybrid | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Höst, Vår |
| Grundlärarutbildning med interkulturell profil med inriktning mot fritidshem, erfarenhetsbaserad (opens in a new tab)Swedish · Hybrid | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Vår |
| Internationella medievetarprogrammet (opens in a new tab)Swedish, English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Vår |
| Journalistik med samhällsstudier (opens in a new tab)Swedish · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | Vår |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.