Södertörn University
Södertörn University offers high-quality research and education in a friendly atmosphere and an inspiring environment
Location:Huddinge
Founded:1996
Students:13000
Faculty:481
Website:Södertörn University in Stockholm
E-mail:info@sh.se
Campus location
What is Södertörn University best known for?
Södertörn University combines interesting subjects to offer engaging and often unique degree programmes. We also offer teacher education with an intercultural profile. Our research in the Baltic region and Eastern Europe is world-leading. Our modern, attractive campus is located in Flemingsberg, 19 minutes from central Stockholm on the commuter train.
What kind of programmes does Södertörn offer?
Södertörn University offers profiled courses and programmes in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and technology. A number of our programmes are multidisciplinary and include subject combinations that cross traditional boundaries.
Programmes are offered at our four schools:
- School of Historical and Contemporary Studies
- School of Culture and Education
- School of Social Sciences
- School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies
What are the main local industries?
Södertörn University is located in a strongly entrepreneurial region with 6,000 small companies and more than 40,000 jobs. Nearby are Kungens Kurva, Scandinavia’s largest marketplace, and Flemingsberg, a meeting place for 16,000 students, researchers and a number of emerging life science companies.
