Stockholm Student Academy 2024
Karolinska Institutet and Stockholms Akademiska Forum (STAF) invite you who are currently in your second year of the master's program to participate in the first ever Stockholm Student Academy!
What is Stockholm Student Academy?
Stockholm Student Academy is a program that will offer you insights into Swedish society, give you an understanding of Stockholm's ecosystem and prepare you for your future career. The program runs between September and December 2024.
The program is for students in the second-year of their master's degree.
This is a unique opportunity to join an exclusive program and to meet other international students from different universities in Stockholm. There are a total of 250 seats that will be filled with students from more than 10 universities.
- Discover how Sweden's rich history has shaped the Swedish society of today.
- Understand Swedish values, the political landscape and how the job market works.
- Prepare for your future working life in Sweden.
How do I register to the program?
You can register your interest to participate in the program until 14 June. During August, you will receive an email informing you if you have been admitted to the program.
Program overview
| Block 1 | Set the stage | Explore your new cultural and historical context |
|---|---|---|
| Block 2 | Swedish society | Learn the keys to thriving in and contributing to society |
| Block 3 | Enter the ecosystem | Understand and navigate Stockholm’s vibrant ecosystem |
| Block 4 | Your career | Prepare yourself for a successful recruitment and start your career |
The program is structured around four different blocks. During these blocks there will be a number of presentations and/or panel discussion with the topics seen in the table.
More information about the lectures, the content and the presenters will be provided in a course program that will be given to all participants at the beginning of the semester, before the first session. As soon as a date is set for the career fair and recruitment event that will also be shared with the participants.
As you embark on your academic pursuits, we’re here to provide you with comprehensive understanding of Swedish culture, politics and career guidance.
Exploring Swedish Culture and Society
Sweden is a country renowned for its rich cultural heritage and progressive society. From the stunning landscapes to the bustling cities, there's so much to explore and experience. Our program offers insights into Swedish customs, traditions, and societal systems, empowering you to immerse yourself fully in Swedish life and connect with the local community. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of Swedish politics and governance structures as you navigate through our program.
Empowering Your Career Journey
Preparing for your future career is a top priority for us. Our program offers you an introduction to the local job market, tailored career advice, networking opportunities, and professional tips to help you achieve your career goals. Whether you aspire to work in Sweden or pursue international opportunities, we're here to support you.
A Transformative Educational Experience
At Stockholm Student Academy, we're committed to providing you with a transformative educational experience that extends beyond the classroom. Through engaging lectures and cultural excursions, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your horizons, forge meaningful connections, and create lifelong memories as you take your steps towards a potential future in Stockholm and Sweden.
Lecture overview
| Block 1 | 18 September | Introduction to the program. Swedish history. |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | 9 October | Swedish geography and Swedish mentality. The history of universities in Stockholm. |
| Block 2 | 16 October | The Swedish welfare system. Swedish political landscape. |
| Block 2 | 30 October | Swedish jobmarket and the Swedish model. Life/work balance and health. Working in Sweden as your second language. |
| Block 3 | 13 Novemebr | Stockholm business life, trends and future. Matchmaking, education and jobmarket. Entrepreneurial Stockholm. Most attractive employers. |
| Block 4 | 27 November | Prepare for the job application. Mental wellbeing and stress prevention. |
| Block 4 | TBC | Career fair Recruitment event. |
During the program there will be a number of extracurricular activities such as museum visits, guided tours, social activities, art exhibitions, excursions and more to give you an even better understanding of all things Swedish.
Participating in a variety of extracurricular activities can offer you numerous benefits such as broadened perspectives, creativity and imagination, stress relief and well-being, cultural appreciation and academic enhancement.
Overall, engaging in a diverse range of extracurricular activities enriches your educational experiences, equipping you with valuable skills, perspectives, and memories that will benefit you throughout your lives.
- Participation in the program is free of charge. Everything is paid for by your university.
- All participants will receive a digital certificate after clompleting the program.
- Attendance in all sessions is mandatory unless you get sick or another urgent matter comes up. In order to receive the certificate, you need to attend 6 of the 7 sessions.
- Each session of the program will begin at 17:30 sharp unless otherwise stated, so please be on time. Registration will be open from 17:00.
- After the program you will fill out anonymous evaluations. This is very important for us so we kindly ask you to fill them out thoroughly and honestly.
- We encourage you to attend the extracurricular activities as they give you an opportunity to get to know each other, grow your network and give you other aspects of knowledge than that provided during the lectures.
- During the program there will be a member zone online where you can find all the information about the sessions, the speakers and their presentations.
Mind can mean, among other things, sense, opinion, brain and intellect. These are all words that describe the academic heart of Sweden: Stockholm.
Stockholm is a capital of integrity, innovation and intelligence. Stockholm is a magnet for ideas and open minds, for students and scholars - it is home to 18 independent universities and colleges, 75,000 students and 40 per cent of Sweden's academic research capacity.
Stockholm is characterised by the Swedes' confidence in knowledge. It is Nobel's city, where innovations can be born and spread across the world - and change it.
Stockholm is an engine for progress. Stockholm is a conviction that more thinkers, more interactions, and more ideas benefit the whole society.
Stockholms Akademiska Forum is an organisation and a network of 18 universities and higher education institutions and the City of Stockholm. Together we organize Stockholm Student Academy.
- Beckmans College of Design
- Ericastiftelsen
- Karolinska Institutet
- Konstfack
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Marie Cederschiöld University
- KMH
- Royal Institute of Art
- Sophiahemmet
- Stockholm School of Economics
- Stockholm University
- Stockholm University of The Arts
- Swedish Defense University
- Swedish Red Cross University
- The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
- Södertörn University
- Stockholms Musikpedagogiska Institut
- University College Stockholm