Ready for the autumn semester?
The autumn semester of 2026 starts on 31 August. On this page we have gathered useful information about what you should know and do before then. It is a live page, so remember to come back now and then and look for updates.
The autumn semester of 2026 starts on 31 August and formally ends on 17 January 2027.

Admissions
International students can follow the admission process online on www.universityadmissions.se. National students use the corresponding address www.antagning.se.
International master students – "First round"
Log in and look for My pages (or "Mina sidor").
26 March: Admissions results published (Admitted students have received information via e-mail)
August: Welcome activities
17 August: Last day to fulfill the eligibility requirements
17 August: A one-time activation code is sent out to admitted students that don´t have a Swedish personal identity number.
31 August: The program starts and we will meet for a welcoming meeting. Information was sent out on 2 June.
Online courses and national students – "Second round"
Log in and look for My pages (or "Mina sidor").
10 July: Admissions results published (Reply required)
20 July: Reply deadline
23 July: Second admissions results (no reply required)
August: Welcome activities
Course registration and more
Before the semester starts you need to register on the courses you plan to take. Some courses may also have an introductory meeting which you should try to attend.
You will find information about course registration in the welcome letter we will send you before the start of term. We will send this to the e-mail address you have entered on www.universityadmissions.se / www.antagning.se. Please make sure your e-mail address is correct.
International master students
New students: E-mails with information about course registration is sent to all new admitted students on 2 June. If you have not received an e-mail by 18 August, you should contact studyadmin@psychology.su.se for assistance.
Returning students: If you are starting your 3rd term you will get an e-mail with information. Please check that your e-mail address in Ladok for students is still valid, and check for new e-mails regularly (every day).
Courses
You can find more information on how to register and what applies at the start of your specific course(s) on the course page in the course catalogue:
Psychology of Perception (bachelor level, campus)
Emotion psychology and affective neuroscience (master level, campus)
Higher cognitive functions (master level, campus)
Organizational psychology and work place safety (master level, campus)
Psychological and organizational perspectives on work, stress and health (master level, campus)
Incoming exchange students
Incoming exchange students should have been in contact with the International coordinator concerning their course choices. The International coordinator has sent all necessary information regarding the start of the semester by e-mail.
If you have not received an e-mail or have questions concerning your course registration you should contact the International coordinator at exchange@psychology.su.se
Re-registration
If you need to complete a course that you did not finish a previous semester, you should re-register on that course to be able to join the classes. Re-registration is only possible if space is available on the course. Please note that you do not need to re-register to sign up for a re-examination (see information below).
Please 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.
Re-examinations
If you have (written) examinations you need to take, you can login to Ladok for students and see if there are any examinations that you can sign up for. If you cannot find any examinations in Ladok you might need to re-register, please see information above.
Information on course sites and in Canvas
General information such as the course syllabus, course literature and contact information can be found on the course site in the University course catalogue. This information is available for everyone.
As a registered student you will find more detailed instructions, handouts and learning activities in our learning platform Canvas. You communicate with your teachers and fellow students within Canvas.
Please note that you need to activate your university account and be registered on a course to be able to log in to Canvas and several other services. Read more about IT for students further down.
Activate your university account
Frequently asked questions about Canvas
Studying with a disability
Stockholm University welcomes students with disabilities. The goal is that all our students should have equal rights and opportunities regardless of disability. If you are studying with a disability there might be suppport measures that you can make use of in your studies.
Please note that it is important to apply for this support well in advance of the start of the semester. Click on the link below for more information on how to apply.
More questions?
Please read the Frequently asked questions page from our Study Administration and Study counsellors. It may prove useful to you.
Frequently asked questions for the start of term
Contact
Find contact information for the Study Administration and Study counsellors and more.
More information
A smooth start – With welcome activities and more at Stockholm University.
Canvas – Our learning platform (more info above).
IT for students – Activate your University account, order your University card, get to know more about wifi, IT safety, software for students and other digital tools and services. And look for support when things does not work the way they should...
Student life – It's not all about books and cleverness, but also student unions, housing, sporting activities – and well, places to study...
Student support – About the University library, academic writing service, rights and responsibility (important!), study and career counselling and more.
Last updated: 2026-06-09
Source: Department of Psychology