north2north - exchange in northern and arctic regions
north2north is the exchange programme of the University of the Arctic, where universities and colleges around the Arctic Circle cooperate in matters of education and research.
From 2026 onwards, north2north exchange places will be advertised as part of Stockholm University's regular exchange application rounds for university-wide agreements, in November for the following autumn semester and in April for the following spring semester. For more information, see:
What is north2north?
north2north provides students with study exchange opportunities for one or two semesters at selected partner universities in the network, with the possibility of a scholarship. Tuition fees are waived for all places.
Read more about the programme on the page below:
north2north
Where can I go?
Students from Stockholm University can only apply to the destinations presented on this page. More destinations may be added in the future.
For the academic year 2027-28, students may apply to the following universities:
- University Centre in Svalbard, Norway
- University of Aberdeen, Scottland
For exchange studies in Norway, Denmark and Finland, see information about the Nordlys network instead:
Photo: Loch Muick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Stockholm University students can study at the University of Aberdeen through north2north
Admission requirements and selection criteria
Admission and selection for north2north exchange places are the same as for all university-wide exchange agreements. Detailed information can be found on the page below:
All students at Stockholm University, regardless of subject, can apply to north2north.
Application
The application process for north2north is the same as for other university-wide exchange agreements. See detailed information on the following page:
About the scholarship
All exchange places through north2north are waiver-free. A limited number of scholarships is available in each application call. The exact number of scholarships and amounts available will depend on the number of applicants. Priority will be given to students whose studies focus on the Northern and Arctic regions.
Please note that the scholarship is intended as a contribution towards the costs of the exchange and is not expected to cover all expenses. For more information about what costs are involved in exchange studies, see “Costs and funding” on the page below:
Student experience through north2north
Below you can read the testimonials from students participating in a north2north exchange:
Student reports
Shared Voices - UArctic´s annual print magazine
Do you want to know more about studying abroad?
Join the Student Services' information sessions about exchange studies, or use our digital drop-in to ask all your questions.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding north2north exchange programme, please contact International Office via studentutbyte@su.se.
Last updated: 2026-10-30
Source: Student Services