Stockholm Universities and Colleges in Stockholm County, Sweden

Ersta Sköndal University College - Campus Ersta
Swedish: Ersta Sköndal högskola
Mailing Address: Box 11189, 100 61, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Stigbergsgatan 30, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 555 050 00, Fax: +46 8 550 050 60

Summary
Founded in the year 1998, The Ersta Sköndal University College offers various degree programs at all levels, including undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The church music, nursing and health care, theology, and social work are some of the main subject areas, in which the courses are available in this university college.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Karolinska Institute
Swedish: Karolinska Institutet
Visiting Address: Nobels väg 5, Solna, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 524 800 00, Fax: +46 8 31 11 01

Summary
Founded in 1810, the Karolinska Institute was granted the status of university in the year 1968. There are three campuses in the university – the Solna campus, the KI North campus, and the Huddinge campus. A wide range of medical courses are available in the university, which include courses in Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Women and Child Health, Surgical Science, Oncology-Pathology and Odontology.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Medical

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National Academy of Mime and Acting
Swedish: Teaterhögskolan
Mailing Address: Box 20044, 104 60, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Allhelgonagatan 4, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 556 093 00, Fax: +46 8 702 95 80

Summary
The National Academy of Mime and Acting is based in Sweden and offers courses on mime and acting. Continuation courses for acting are also available for a number of different subjects. Prospective students are chosen based on their performance during a series of special auditions.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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Red Cross University College of Nursing
Swedish: Röda Korsets Högskola
Visiting Address: Teknikringen 1, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 587 516 00, Fax: +46 8 587 516 90

Summary
Located in Stockholm, Sweden, the Red Cross University College of Nursing offers a nursing program as well as a number of single subject courses. These courses are provided in cooperation with the Swedish Red Cross. The courses provided and the nursing program in particular consists of practical training as well as theoretical study.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Nursing and Health

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Royal College of Music in Stockholm
Swedish: Kungliga Musik högskolan i Stockholm
Mailing Address: Box 27711, 115 91, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Valhallavägen 105, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 16 18 00, Fax: +46 8 664 14 24

Summary
The Royal College of Music in Stockholm is based in Sweden and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in music as well as a number of music-related study programs. The college also holds concerts on a regular basis for a number of different genres of music.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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Royal Institute of Technology
Swedish: Kungliga Tekniska högskolan
Mailing Address: Kungl Tekniska Högskolan, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Valhallavägen 79, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 790 60 00, Fax: +46 8 790 65 00

Summary
The Royal Institute of Technology was established in 1827 in Stockholm, Sweden. The institute offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, licentiate, and doctoral degree programs. The institute is also concerned with a number of national and international research projects as well as student exchange programs.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Technology and Engineering

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Royal University College of Fine Arts
Swedish: Kungliga Konsthögskolan
Mailing Address: Box 163 15, 103 26, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Flaggmansvägen 1, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 614 40 00, Fax: +46 8 679 86 26

Summary
The Royal University College of Fine Arts is based in Sweden and offers a wide range of courses in fine arts and design, including undergraduate, graduate, supplementary, and guest study programs. The college also runs a number of workshops, most of which are geared towards people with disabilities.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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Sophiahemmet University College
Swedish: Sophiahemmet Högskola
Mailing Address: Box 5605, 114 86, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Lindstedtsv. 8, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 406 20 00, Fax: +46 8 10 29 09

Summary
The Sophiahemmet University College is based in Stockholm, Sweden and offers an undergraduate course in nursing as well as specialist nursing programs, single subject courses and diploma courses. The college also operates a virtual online college and takes part in student exchange programs.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Nursing and Health

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Stockholm Institute of Education
Swedish: Lärarhögskolan
Mailing Address: Box 34103, 100 26, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Konradsbergsgatan 5A, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 737 55 00, Fax: +46 8 737 55 01

Summary
The Stockholm Institute of Education is located in Stockholm, Sweden. It offers a number of degrees in education as well as academic degrees and a teacher education course. In addition, the institute is involved in a number of research projects and is also open to exchange students and free movers.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Education

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Stockholm School of Economics
Swedish: Handelshögskolan i Stockholm
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6501, 113 83, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Sveavägen 65, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 736 90 00, Fax: +46 8 31 81 86

Summary
Based in Stockholm, Sweden, the Stockholm School of Economics was founded in 1909. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, research opportunities and executive education courses. It is the first university in Sweden to be accredited by the European Quality Improvement System.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Business

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Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship
Swedish: N/A
Mailing Address: Box 6501, 11383, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Saltmätargatan 9, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 736 15 80, Fax: +46 8 736 15 90

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The Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship is located in Stockholm, Sweden and is a conglomerate of four parent institutions. The university aims at providing instruction in applied entrepreneurship and offers core programs, context programs and PhD courses. The university also runs a number of extracurricular events such as boot camps and start-up days.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Business

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Stockholm University
Swedish: Stockholms universitet
Visiting Address: Universitetsvägen 10A, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 16 20 00, Fax: +46 8 15 95 22

Summary
Located in Stockholm, Sweden, the Stockholm University offers a range of diplomas, certificates and degree courses for a number of subjects. The university is open to both visiting and exchange students. Host to many Nobel Laureates, the university is also involved with a number of research projects.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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Stockholm University - Department of Law
Swedish: Stockholms Universitet - Juridiska institutionen
Visiting Address: Universitetsvägen 10C, Södra huset, Frescati, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 16 20 00, Fax: +46 8 612 41 09

Summary
Established in Sweden in 1907, the Stockholm University Department of Law offers students a law program and many Master's courses and exchange programs. The university is also concerned with a number of ongoing research projects. While accommodation is available, current restrictions are such that assistance cannot be given to postgraduate students.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Law

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Swedish National Defence College
Swedish: Försvarshögskolan
Mailing Address: Box 278 05, 115 93, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 37, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 553 425 00, Fax: NA

Summary
Established in 1997, the Swedish National Defence College is located in Stockholm and offers study courses and research opportunities in national and international security. It is the only college of its kind in the country that trains both military personnel and civilians. The college has three main branches of study.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
Swedish: Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan
Mailing Address: Box 5626, 114 86, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Lidingövägen 1, vid Stockholms Stadion, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 402 22 00, Fax: +46 8 402 22 80

Summary
Founded in Stockholm in 1813, the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences is the oldest educational institute of its kind in the world. The college offers a range of degree courses in preventive health and physical education. There are four main study programs as well as research opportunities available.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Education

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University College of Dance
Swedish: Danshögskolan
Mailing Address: Box 27043, 102 51, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Brinellvägen 58, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 459 05 00, Fax: +46 8 459 05 10

Summary
University College of Dance is the only institution of its kind offering students in Sweden a chance to learn dance and its related fields. The institution offers training to students in fields such as Dance Performance, Choreography, Neo Circus, Dance Therapy, and Dance Pedagogy. The instructors are highly innovative and use both traditional as well as modern techniques encouraging students to bring out their creative best.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre
Swedish: Dramatiska institutet
Mailing Address: P.O Box 27090, 102 51, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Valhallavägen 189, 115 53, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 55 57 20 00, Fax: +46 8 55 57 20 05

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University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre is a national institution of higher education that was established in the year 1970. The institution offers students various programs that can earn them a Diploma in Performing Arts and Media. The students are trained to give them the confidence and skills necessary to start their professional careers soon after successfully graduating from the institution.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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University College of Music Education in Stockholm
Swedish: Stockholms Musikpedagogika Institut
Mailing Address: Box 26164, 100 41, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Address: Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 6110502, Fax: +46 8 6115261

Summary
University College of Music Education in Stockholm, the Stockholms Musikpedagogiska Institut was established in the year 1960. It imparts training in Music and related fields as well as provides training to teachers in speech and communication. It is a rather small institution with small class-sizes ensuring that students get quality education with personalized attention.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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University College of Opera, Stockholm
Swedish: Operahögskolan
Visiting Address: Teknikringen 35, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 545 810 60, Fax: +46 8 545 810 61

Summary
University College of Opera, Stockholm, Operahögskolan i Stockholm has a history dating back to the year 1772 when the Royal Opera was established by King Gustavus III. It was however formally established in 1968 as a University college. The institution has highly talented, experienced experts as instructors who offer quality education to the students, inspiring them to become highly successful.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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