
Master's programmes at SEDU
Study for a safer future
The Swedish Defence University contributes to national and international security through research and education. With a high degree of specialisation in a niche of their own, our Master's programmes can give you an extra edge when pursuing a career within areas related to defence, security and crisis management.
Application for 2021 is open 16 October — 15 January.
Our Master's programmes

Politics, Security and War – two-year Master's Programme
This programme will give you a deeper understanding of issues pertaining to Politics, Security and War.

Defence and Security Systems Development — two-year Master's Programme
This is an interdisciplinary, international Master’s programme at the intersection of social sciences and engineering.
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Starting at SEDU

Application and Admission
This page contains information on where and how to apply for programmes and courses that are open for international students.

Entry requirements
In order to be qualified for the courses and programmes you apply for, you must meet the entry requirements.

Application fees and tuition fees
From the Autumn Term of 2011 applicants who are not citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland must pay an application fee and tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses (in ac...

Scholarships
If you have applied for a course at the Swedish Defence University, which requires the payment of fees, there are several scholarships which you can apply for.

Semester dates
The academic year at the Swedish Defence university starts in late August or early September and ends in early June. The academic year is divided into two semesters, an autumn semester and a...

New student
If you have been admitted to one of our programmes or courses, here is a step-by-step guide regarding what you need to do before commencing your studies.