International master's programmes
Application for 2027 open October 16 - January 15 2027
"Living and studying abroad really broadens your perspective"
Aizad Noor is studying the international Master's programme in Politics, Security and Crisis. He chose to study for a semester at Sciences Po in Paris through an Erasmus exchange.
Last day to apply for freestanding courses is October 15
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Cyber Challenge is open to students at universities and other higher education institutions. The competition is conducted entirely in English and focuses on policy issues, so no technical ba...
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"Nobel Peace Prize highlights the importance of international law"
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law. According to Associate Professor Nobuo Hayashi, the award come...
Social media bots can distort democratic debate
Bots can influence democracy without spreading false information. A new study from the Swedish Defence University develops a framework for understanding how automated accounts can create a m...
Secrets can push military enthusiasts over the line
How can a strong interest in military secrets become a security threat, even when the people involved have no intention of harming Sweden? David Bergman, an affiliated researcher at the Swed...
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