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Södertörn University

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Overview

Södertörns högskola (Södertörn University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Flemingsberg, Stockholm County, Sweden. Founded in 1996, Södertörns högskola (SH) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet. SH offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 30-year-old Swedish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. SH also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Södertörn University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Södertörn University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Södertörn University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Södertörn University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Södertörn University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym SH
Founded 1996
Motto Multidisciplinary education, multiculturalism and active citizenship
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Location

Address Alfred Nobels allé 7
Flemingsberg
14189 Stockholm County
Sweden
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Södertörn University Phone Number (8) 608 4000
Södertörn University Fax Number (8) 608 4010
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Website

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Södertörn University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Södertörn University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Utbildningsdepartementet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2010


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Södertörns högskola's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Swedish Higher Education Authority (SHEA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Södertörn University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Södertörn University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Södertörn University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Södertörn University's academic range and degree level offering.



Södertörns högskola: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Södertörn University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Södertörn University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Södertörn University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Södertörn University.



Södertörn University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Södertörn University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Södertörn University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Södertörn University Admission Info


Södertörn University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Södertörn University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Södertörn University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Södertörn University has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Södertörn University 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Södertörn University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Södertörn University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Södertörn University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Södertörn University Size and Profile


Södertörn University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Södertörn University has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Södertörn University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Södertörn University's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Södertörn University's Control Type Control Type

Södertörn University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Södertörn University's Entity Type Entity Type

Södertörn University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Södertörn University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Södertörn University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Södertörn University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Södertörn University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Södertörn University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Södertörn University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Södertörn University Facilities


Södertörn University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Södertörn University's Library


Södertörn University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Södertörn University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Södertörn University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Södertörn University Services


Södertörn University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Södertörn University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Södertörn University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Södertörn University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Södertörn University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Södertörn University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Södertörns högskola consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Södertörns högskola
  • School of Business studies
  • School of Media, Communication and IT
  • School of Culture and Communication
  • School of Gender, Culture and History
  • School of Life Sciences
  • School of Social Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

Södertörn University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Södertörns högskola's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Södertörn University public or private?

Södertörn University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Södertörn University profit or non-profit?

Södertörn University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Södertörn University in terms of enrollment?

Södertörn University has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Södertörn University in terms of academic staff?

Södertörn University's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Södertörn University a coeducational institution?

Södertörn University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Södertörn University use?

Södertörn University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Södertörn University affiliated with?

None.

Does Södertörn University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Södertörn University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Södertörn University 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Södertörn University SH?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Södertörn University SH located?

Södertörn University is located in Flemingsberg, Stockholm County, Sweden. Address: Alfred Nobels allé 7.

Is Södertörn University SH accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Södertörn University is accredited by Utbildningsdepartementet (since 2010).

Does Södertörn University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Södertörn University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Södertörn University have a university library?

Yes

Does Södertörn University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Södertörn University have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Södertörn University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Södertörn University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Södertörn University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Södertörn University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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