New student
Welcome to the Swedish Defence University (SEDU)! Here is everything you need to know.
During the time between the admission decision and the start of the study, there are a few things you need to do. In order not to miss any important preparations, you can take the help of the checklist below.
Checklist for starting your studies
The admission results are published on www.universityadmissions.se. in March/April or July for Autumn semester studies (depending on what you have applied for) and December for spring semester studies. If you have been admitted, or waitlisted in selection 1, you need to accept the offer to keep your place. Please see www.universityadmissions.se for more information.
Conditionally admitted
You need to accept your place even if you have been conditionally admitted. Being conditionally admitted means that you must meet the condition before you can register for the course. Please contact antagning@fhs.se as soon as you have fulfilled the condition, in order to register for the course.
Waiting list admission
After the regular registration period has closed, we will begin admitting those on the waiting list, to the courses that have not been filled. For the autumn semester's courses, admission from the waiting list will take place during week 34. For the spring semester's courses, admission from the waiting list will take place during week 2.
If you have been waitlisted and received a new admission letter and email with an offer from the SEDU, you must register to keep your place on the course. Information on how to register can be found under the third item "Register".
We only contact those waitlisted by email. Remember to also check your spam. We do not have a roll-call on campus to where you can come to take a place to study.
Key dates and deadlines
A successful admissions process depends a lot on meeting deadlines. Find out all the important dates for your application to courses and programmes in Sweden.
For students accepted to an International Masters program, different conditions apply. Please refer to the welcome letter that is sent out in the beginning of April.
If your status requires that you pay tuition fees. You will receive an invoice with payment details and a reference number from SEDU. Please do not transfer any money before you receive this invoice.
Registration is compulsory to keep your place
For all International students, without a Swedish Bank ID, we will assist you with this process. Please let us know, by emailing masterprogramme@fhs.se
The following registration times apply for free-standing courses and programmes for the autumn semester 2025;
- For programmes and courses that start in week 36-44, registration is open from August 18 to August 24.
- For courses starting from week 45 onwards, registration is open from October 20 to October 26.
Note for those on a waiting list to a free standing course: If there are available slots when the regular registration period has closed, we will contact students who have been waitlisted.
Once you have registered, a student account (SEDU account) is automatically created. This account is used to log in to different services such as your email, student platform and library website.
Instructions for International Students
If you do not have a Swedish Bank-ID, please send in the following documents to masterprogramme@fhs.se:
- a valid passport photo scan including passport details
- a valid mobile phone number to you (does not have to be a Swedish number)
- a household bill with your name and address visibly attached (could be a mobile phone bill, electricity bill or similar).
Once we have these documents, we will send it to the IT Office in order to create your SEDU account. Our IT Office will send you information about how to activate your account. You can still register without the SEDU account, see step 3 Registration in this guide.
Schedule (TimeEdit)
Before registering you can access a public version of your schedule. The detailed version of the schedule becomes available after registering by logging in with your SEDU account on TimeEdit.
The schedule for the Autumn semester will be available at the end of June.
Learning Management System (Canvas)
Once you have activated your SEDU account, you can log in to the Learning Managment system Canvas.
Canvas consists of course areas for ongoing courses. In the course areas you can, for example, access lecture materials, submissions, information, schedules, discussion forums and evaluation forms.
Tool for online sessions (Zoom)
Zoom is the software used for online sessions at the SEDU. To get started, please read the guide at the Anna Lindh Library webpage.
We recommend that you check your course syllabi and that you purchase your course literature for your first course as soon as possible, to make sure you are prepared when the studies start.
Please see course syllabi and reading lists.
Please note that the reading lists can be revised at the latest 10 weeks before the start of the course.
Your access card is created once the registration has been completed. You can collect your access card in the reception at the SEDU at Drottning Kristinas väg 37, at the earliest on the first day of the semester. It is also possible to collect your access card later during the semester.
Please remember to bring a valid photo ID.
The introduction day is September 1st 2025
September 1st is the first day of the autumn semester and on this day we invite new students to an orientation day at Drottning Kristinas väg 37. You will receive more information about the studies and meet teachers and fellow students.
We will also provide a a sandwich and cofee/tea, and towards the end of the day the Officers' Mess will be open for all students. The Student Union also has a kick-off during the day.
The schedule for the day will be updated closer to the start of the semester.
Important information!
The Swedish Defence University is a protected site, so you need to keep the following in mind:
- Arrive early - there may be a queue at the entrance.
- Do not forget your ID and keep it handy to facilitate when you need to identify yourself. You will need to show ID and be checked against a list to gain entry.
- Leave large bags and bulky outerwear at home. We do not have a staffed cloakroom. Be prepared to be searched by our security guards.
Schedule introduction day
(If you are on a smartphone, swipe to the right to see the entire table)
| Time | Activity | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
08:00-17:00 | Distribution of access cards | At the entrance, Drottning Kristinas väg 37 |
08:00-15:00 | Handing out goodiebags | The Lobby |
09:30-11:00 | Introduction for Exchange Students | Klassrum 2000 DKV |
11:00-11:30 | Vice-Chancellor's welcome panel (in English) | Sverigesalen |
11:30-11:50 | Information from study guidance councellor and librarian (in English) | Sverigesalen |
12:00-13:00 | Programme introduction for students at the Master's programme International Operational Law | Landqvist |
13:00-14:00 | Programme introduction for students at the Master's programmes War and Defence and Politics, Security and Crisis | Sverigesalen |
13:00-14:00 | Programme introduction for students at the Master's programme Innovation, Defence and Security | Klassrum 2000 DKV |
15:00 | Gather and mingle for all international students at the Officers' Mess | Mariebergsrummet, Officers' Mess (the old house) |
15:45-21:00 | The Officers' Mess opens for all students | Officers' Mess, Drottning Kristinas väg 37 (the old house) |
Welcome to the SEDU
Meet Mathis Dupas, international student at the Master's Programme in Politics, Security and War. Mathis Dupas talks about being a student in Sweden and at the SEDU.
Campus tour at SEDU
(In Swedish with English subtitles. Please note that our routines regarding library accounts have been updated since the video was published.)
Practical information
Here at the student web is where you find most of the information that you need during your time as a student at SEDU. To give you a head start, here are some of the things you might want to know about as a new student.
At SEDU, you have access to several IT-functions. If you have any questions, you can get support from our Helpdesk by email of phone.
The Anna Lindh Library is a university library specialised in defence and foreign and security policies. The library is a resource for students, teachers, researchers and personnel at the Swedish Defence University.
Find out what you need to know for your and others' safety at the SEDU. In case of acute, serious incidents/emergencies - call 112 for the police or emergency services.
We have various kinds of support that can help you succeed with your studies and with your wellbeing:
As a student, you have the right to influence your studies and life as a student. One way to get involved is to become a member in the SEDU student union.
We have gathered the most important things you need to know when you are new i Sweden. For example how to get a Swedish Bank ID and a Swedish Personal Identity Number.