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International master's programmes

Application for 2027 open October 16 - January 15 2027

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Mutual learning between Ukrainian and Swedish officers

For five weeks, a group of Ukrainian officers have attended the course Tactics in an Operational Context alongside participants from the Joint Advanced Command and Staff Programme at the...

Vilma landed a defence industry job during her master’s

Vilma’s interest in the interaction between people and technology led her to the Master’s Programme in Innovation, Defence and Security at the Swedish Defence University. Here, exchanges wit...

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Here we guide you through the application process, explain the entry requirements, admissions and other important things that you need to know when applying to our programmes and courses.

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Is the city ready for everyone when the next crisis strikes?

What happens when a city is hit by a pandemic, natural disaster or other major crisis? And who risks being left behind when society has to adapt? These are some of the questions at the heart...

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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...

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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...