Frequently asked questions for the start of term

General questions

How and when can I make an appointment with a study counsellor?

The Study counsellor’s office is closed during the summer but you can book an appointment for when we open again in August.

Appointments with the master level study counsellor are booked via e-mail to study-master@psychology.su.se

Appointments with bachelor level study counsellor are booked online.

For students who have studied with us before

I need to take a re-exam for a course I have previously studied. How can I sign up for the exam?

Start by logging into Ladok for students and check if there are any available exam dates that you can register for. If there are no available exam dates, you need to contact studyadmin@psychology.su.se.

I took a course with you previously but didn’t complete it, and I have more than just the exam left. How do I proceed?

You can request re-registration for the course and, as a re-registered student, complete the remaining requirements. Re-registration is only possible if space is available on the course.

Send your request for re-registration to studyadmin@psychology.su.se. Include your full name, personal identification number, and the name of the course in question. You will be informed if you can be re-registered by the end of August, before the start of term, via e-mail.

I need syllabi / course plans for courses I have previously studied. How can I get a hold of them?

If you are not able to find them in our Archive, please contact studyadmin@psychology.su.se.

For students who are currently studying with us

When and how do I find the schedule for the new term?

Schedule is available one month before your course starts.

Find your schedule

I am a returning student of the International master program and I want to make a change in my course choices. How can I do that?

The possibility of changing course choice is limited and takes place subject to availability. Please contact studyadmin@psychology.su.se for further assistance.

For students who have been admitted, conditionally admitted or have applied to study with us

I have been admitted to a course, and I need to activate my student account, and for that I need a code. Can you help me?

Incoming exchange students: You should visit the on-campus Infocenter to receive a code. Please bring a photo ID or passport!

Infocenter opening hours and contact information

Activating your student account

International master’s program in psychology: A one-time code will be sent by e-mail on 17 August to students who do not have a Swedish personal identification number. If you have not received a code after the 18 August, please contact studyadmin@psychology.su.se.

I have been admitted but I forgot to register within the registration deadline. What happens now?

Unfortunately you have then lost your admission.

I am conditionally admitted to a course or program. What do I need to do now?

If you are conditionally admitted, you have to prove that you have the necessary prerequisites for the program before we can register you (you will not be able to register online).

International master students: Send an e-mail to studyadmin@psychology.su.se containing documentation which verifies that you fulfill the necessary prerequisites no later than 17 August.

Bachelor level courses: Send an e-mail to studyadmin@psychology.su.se containing documentation which verifies that you fulfill the necessary prerequisites no later than 4 September.

I have been admitted but want to postpone my studies – what can I do?

You can apply for deferral of study commencement. The application is not handled by the Department of Psychology but by the Admissions Office at Stockholm university.

Deferral of study commencement

I was not admitted to the course or program I applied to, but I am on the waiting list. What do I do now? Will I be offered a place?

If we have places available we will get in touch with you by phone or e-mail after the registration period has ended.

For students who would like to study with us

I am an international student and I want to study with you. How do I apply?

You can see all information on applying at www.universityadmissions.se.

Information on our courses and programs

Can I study psychology in English at Stockholm university?

Our International two-year master program is taught fully in English.

On the bachelor level we offer a varying selection of 7,5 ECTS online courses in English.

More information on our courses can be found here

Our other programs and courses are all taught in Swedish and require knowledge of Swedish language at an academic level for eligibility.

Information on language requirements for studying in English at universities in Sweden

Information on language requirements for studying in Swedish at universities in Sweden

When is the next application period for the International two-year master program?

The next possibility to apply is for studies starting in the autumn term of 2027. The international application round takes place from October 2026 – mid-January 2027. All exact dates are published at www.universityadmissions.se where you also find all other relevant information on applying.

Can I still apply for studies starting in the autumn semester of 2026?

The following courses open for late application on 15 July:

Psychology I – course package (on campus, in Swedish)

Psychology of Perception, 7,5 credits (on campus, in English)

See more information and apply at www.universityadmissions.se

For other courses or programs, the next possibility to apply is for studies starting in the spring or autumn semester of 2027. Please find application deadlines and other important dates on www.universityadmissions.se.

I want to apply to the International two-year master program. Am I eligible?

You can see the requirements for the program in the Education catalogue. Please note that we give no notices on eligibility in advance and all applicants must go through the proper application process through www.universityadmissions.se, where you also find information on how and when to apply.

I am interested in your International two-year master program and I have specific subject interests for my thesis project. Do you have researchers who are currently conducting research relating to my interests?

Find more information about our research areas and research groups

Does the International two-year master program allow me to become a licensed psychologist? Is it a clinical program?

No, we do not offer a masters, or any freestanding courses/modules, in clinical psychology. The only way to study to become a licensed clinical psychologist here in Sweden is through the full psychologists programme. The psychologist program (or Master of Psychology) is a five-year long full-time program (300 credits). Afterwards you’re granted a psychologists diploma which is a requirement for gaining a license through the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen).

All admissions to the program are based solely on upper secondary school grades and results on the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test. You cannot be admitted based on academic studies.

Please note that the program is offered exclusively in Swedish.

Information on language requirements for studying in Swedish at universities in Sweden

How do I gain a license to practice as a psychologist/psychotherapist in Sweden if I have foreign credentials?

Licenses to practice are applied for at the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen). They are also in charge of assessing your credentials, this is not done by the university.

I am a Swedish speaker. Can I study the International two-year master program in Swedish?

No. The International two-year master program if taught fully in English, which includes course literature, examinations and seminars, etc. Everyone is expected to conduct their studies fully in English, including Swedish speaking students.

I want to apply to study with you. Are there any scholarships available to apply for?

Read more about scholarships.

Scholarships

Incoming exchange students

I want to make a change in my course selection. How can I do that?

Please send the following information to exchange@psychology.su.se:

• Which course or courses you no longer wish to take
• Which course or courses you would like to take instead

We will try to accommodate your change of courses and get back to you with a decision by 15 July at the latest. Please note that if your request includes taking a new course at a different department, this time frame is not applicable, since we need to wait for their decision.

Please carefully select courses and make sure your new choices do not collide schedule wise and that you are eligible. The process of getting a decision is faster if you have already made sure of this by checking the courses in the course catalogue and in relation to the term dates.

Your new course choices also need to be approved by your home university and a change needs to be made in your Learning agreement which needs to be signed by both the sending and receiving international coordinator. Do not make changes in your Learning agreement until you have received a decision from us since we cannot guarantee change of courses.

I need to cancel my exchange to Stockholm university. What do I do?

Please send the following information via e-mail to exchange@psychology.su.se:

• Your name and date of birth
• The name of your home university
• That you wish to cancel your exchange

Do not forget to notify Stockholm University’s Housing Office that you have cancelled your exchange if you have applied for housing through them.

You also need to notify your home university of your cancellation.

I need documents signed by the international coordinator. What should I do?

Please send the document that you need to have signed to exchange@psychology.su.se. We will administer it and return a signed document to you, if applicable. If we have any questions, or need more information from you, we will contact you.