Sweden University

Södertörn University

Information updated 14.08.2026

Södertörn University

or

Södertörns högskola

(

SH

) – public higher education institution in Sweden. In 1996 SH opened its door to students. Studying at Södertörn University has the advantages of both urban and rural life, in no small part thanks to being inside Huddinge. Södertörn University is, without a doubt, one of the most prestigious universities of Sweden sitting comfortably among the top 30 universities of the country.

Application process and the cost of tuition.

The main criterion of admission is the academic performance of the applicant. Södertörn University chose to divide its academic year into semesters. Those who wish to get their master’s degree here should be ready to spend at least 12,500 USD per year. On the official website (

http://www.sh.se

) of the university you can find a more accurate information regarding the tuition fees of different programs.

The composition of the university.

Being a medium scale university, Södertörn University teaches more than 14 thousand students. Foreign citizens can submit their applications along with the local students. The education is conducted by 599 teachers and professors. During studies the students have the opportunity to participate in the international exchange programs. You can meet the students by following the university on social media:

Linkedin

.

Infrastructure of SH.

The students have access to the university’s library. Sports facilities can be a bonus for some students applying to Södertörn University. The university is a part of the European University Association (EUA).