Exchange studies and traineeships

The university’s international collaborations have a major impact on education and research at Stockholm University of the Arts (SKH). Through a lively dialogue with the outside world and close collaboration with colleges and universities around the world, we improve the quality of our activities and give students and staff the opportunity to develop.

An important part of this is the possibility for international exchanges between universities in different countries. SKH participates in the EU-funded Erasmus+ exchange program. Through the program, exchanges take place via partner agreements between SKH and other higher education institutions, which means that you as a student do not pay any tuition fees. As an exchange student within the Erasmus+ program, you will also receive a scholarship.

Erasmus+ exchange studies and traineeships

Within Erasmus+ Mobility Higher Education, students have the possibility to study or do a traineeship period in another European country. The aim of the program is to improve competence and the quality of education and to strengthen students' skills and competitiveness in the labour market. Programme students at SKH have the opportunity to carry out exchanges or traineeships within the scope of the Erasmus+ programme. SKH also accepts students from other European higher education institutions who carry out exchange studies with us.

Exchange studies and traineeships as SKH student

As a student studying at SKH, you have the opportunity to take part in an Erasmus+ exchange or internship. Read more about the activities you can take part in, the conditions and the application process on the Student Portal.

Coming to SKH as an exchange student 

SKH welcomes international students from our partner universities to apply for an exchange period with us. Inbound students have the opportunity to apply for the places that the departments advertise.

In Sweden, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters:

• Autumn semester: Turn of the month August/September to mid-January
• Spring semester: Mid-January to beginning of June

Exchange places are usually announced for a full semester corresponding to 30 higher education credits/30 ECTS.

Call for applications takes place twice per academic year:

• 15 March–15 April (for applicants to places next semester)
• 15 September–15 October (for applicants to places next semester) 

The announcements are published on our education page for exchange places. You apply via the online application portal Mobility Online.

Please note that SKH only accepts applications sent via the Mobility Online portal during the application period. We will not consider any applications from students sent by e-mail or regular mail.

For information on how to be selected as an exchange student within the Erasmus+ programme, please contact the international coordinator at your home university. Applications are submitted via the Mobility Online application portal. The following documents will be requested:

• Letter of motivation
• CV
• Transcript of records
• Certificate that you are a registered student at a higher education institution
• Language certificate
• Depending on the program or course you are applying for: video, audio file, portfolio or other form of work sample that is requested

Inquiries can be sent to: exchanges@uniarts.se.

Practicalities

New in Sweden

If you are accepted for exchange studies at SKH, you will find practical information about moving to Sweden and Stockholm here.

Grading scale and study certificate

At SKH, the following grading scale is used:

VG - Väl godkänd (Pass with distinction)
G - Godkänd (Pass)
U - Underkänd (Fail)

For most courses, only Pass (G) and Fail (U) are used. Your study results are compatible with ECTS credits (the European Credit Transfer System).

Upon completion of your studies, a Transcript of Records will be issued documenting credits and grades obtained.

Insurance

As an incoming exchange student, you are insured via Kammarkollegiet's insurance Student IN. The insurance does not cover everything so make sure to read through the information about the insurance on Kammarkollegiets website and provide additional personal insurance when needed.

EU/EEA/Swiss citizen also make sure to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in your home country and bring it with you when moving to Sweden.

Useful links

• Study in Sweden
• Study in Stockholm

Exchange studies on your own

If you as a student wants to study at a higher education institution that does not participate in an exchange programme or with which SKH does not have an exchange agreement, you can choose to apply there on your own as a “freemover”.

As a freemover, you can choose where you wish to study. However, you must also be prepared to take responsibility for all preparations, including contact with the foreign higher education institution, and must also pay any tuition fees yourself.

Students travelling as freemovers must apply for approved leave from their studies for the period during which they will be studying at the foreign higher education institution. Any credit transfers are applied for after completion of the exchange.

If you are an international student and wish to study at SKH without participating in an exchange program, you apply via the regular admission.