Swedish for International Students

At the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism at Stockholm University we offer a range of courses and programmes especially for international students. Proficiency requirements vary.

Smiling student having fika with friend and studying. Photo: Niklas Björling

Photo: Niklas Björling

These courses are only eligible for international students admitted to a course, through an exchange program, bachelor/master or an equivalent agreement, containing at least 15 ECTS at Stockholm University.

A placement test is arranged for students with some knowledge of Swedish.

  • Spring semesters: Opens on 15 December.
  • Autumn semesters: Opens on 1 May.

Please see sections below for more details. 

Registration – course start September/January

  • Registration for course 1, course start January 2027, is open between 15 December 2026 and 17 January 2027.

Registration – course start October/March

  • Registration for course 1, course start October 2026, is open between 1 September and 27 September 2026.
  • If you already signed up for course 1, course start October 2026, during the first registration period, you don't have to sign up again.

E-mail confirmation

  • When you submit your application you will not receive a confirmation e-mail directly.
  • The confirmation e-mail with information about the start date, how to select group and links to the schedules will be sent a few days before the course starts.
  • Registrations are made continously throughout the registration period, so it may take a few days before you see the course in Ladok after submitting the application.

Continue on Course 2 during the same semester

  • If you started course 1 in September/January, you will also be able to take course 2 during the same semester.
  • Registration for course 2 will open after the results on course 1 have been published in Ladok.

Teaching format

Course 1 consists of a limited number of lectures in study groups of around 200 to 300 students. 

  • Regular homework, assignments and self study is compulsory.
  • Classes are scheduled two afternoons or evenings a week.
  • Active participation and a passing grade on the final examination is necessary for receiving credit points, as well as for admission to a higher level.

Registration for course 2–5

  • If you have previous knowledge of Swedish you need to take a digital placement test. The link below will take you directly to the test which also works as your application.
  • The placement test for the spring semester is available between 15 December 2026 and 17 January 2027.
  • Course 3–5 start once each semester, in September and January.

E-mail confirmation

  • When you submit your application and placement test you will not receive a confirmation e-mail directly.
  • The confirmation e-mail with information about your course level, how to select group and links to the schedules will be sent a few days before the courses start.
  • Registrations are made continously throughout the registration period, so it may take a few days before you see the course in Ladok after submitting the placement test.

Teaching format

Course 2–5 consist of a limited number of seminars in study groups of approxiamtely 20 to 30 students.

Last updated: 2026-10-01

Source: Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism

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