Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
As one of the largest universities in Sweden, Stockholm University offers unprecedented access to teaching and research facilities. The university, situated in Sweden's capital, is the region’s centre for higher education and research. It is ranked among the Top 150 universities worldwide.
Located in the heart of Sweden's only National City Park, the university is surrounded by natural beauty, whilst being only a few minutes journey from the city centre. The historic landscape is interwoven with forests, open fields, parks, beaches, and buildings.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Semester | August/September–January |
View the SU academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
Stockholm University has online resources to help get more out of your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- B Advanced Business (Honours)Semester 2, 2022
The Autumn exchange has dramatically broadened my life experiences and exposed me to new opportunities in different places.
- B Commerce/MathematicsSemester 1, 2019
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at SU is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at SU.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will only be permitted to select courses from a maximum of 2 departments.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the SU course catalogue.
Most postgraduate level courses can only be found on departmental websites.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
There is a considerable housing shortage in Stockholm, so housing cannot be guaranteed for exchange students. It is important to start searching for accommodation well in advance. Stockholm University's housing web page provides some guidance and resources to help students find private housing.
Cost of living
Living costs in Sweden depend largely on your individual lifestyle. SU has developed a sample monthly budget to help students understand the average cost of living in Stockholm.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All exchange students are automatically covered by the insurance policy Student-IN, the Swedish State’s insurance for foreign students in Sweden.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
SU provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Swedish Migration Agency for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)