Master's programmes at SEDU

Application for 2025 open October 15 - January 15 2025

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.

Find your programme

Politics, Security and Crisis

The master’s programme Politics, Security and Crisis provides a tailor-made political science knowledge and insights into issues that concern security policy, crises and crisis management.

War and Defence

The master’s programme War and Defence gives those without a military background an opportunity to obtain a degree in war studies.

Innovation, Defence and Security

The master’s programme Innovation, Defence and Security provides you with an understanding of systems with the capability to contribute to – or affect – a society’s defence and security.

International Operational Law

The master’s programme International Operational Law is your path to a career as legal advisor in international law focused on peace, crisis and armed conflict.

Masterstudies in Sweden

Master student in Sweden

To study in Sweden is to take part of the Swedish way of doing things. Its a lot about democrazy and consensus in the process of taking decisions, and about creating a better world together.

How to apply and entry requirements

Here we guide you through the application process, explain the entry requirements, admissions and other important things that you need to know when applying to our programmes and courses.

Scholarships

If you have applied for a Master´s programme at The Swedish Defence University, there are several scholarships which you can apply for. Please note that these scholarships are for students w...

In the film, some of our students and vice chancellor Robert Egnell talk about what it is like to study a master's degree here with us.

I like the practical side of implementing my studies. For example; at a war gaming week I also had the pleasure of attending a military exercise which was incredible valuable.
/Jedidja van Keulen

Meet our students

The tech enthusiast exploring the defence systems of the future

– We can uniquely combine technology and human understanding, says Clarence Robild, who is in his third semester of the master’s program in Innovation, Defence and Security.

Unraveling the puzzles of politics, security and crisis

Aino Esser bridges a liberal arts background with specialized security studies at the SEDU. Throughout her academic journey, she has followed one principle: "Embrace the mess."

Understanding International law during war times

Augustin Bollue is studying international law, specifically the laws of armed conflicts. Here, he is delving into the world of conflict, war, and the legal aspects that surround them.