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Registration for autumn term open March 16 – April 15
Unique environment at SEDU
Studies at Swedish Defence University - a both civilian and military university - offers a unique and completely different experience compared to most other universities.
"Crisis management and security is incredibly interesting"
Without a military background but with a strong interest in security policy, Olivia chose to study political science at the Swedish Defence University.
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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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Political imprisonment as a deterrence strategy can backfire
Chinese authorities use the deprivation of liberty of individual persons to deter others from challenging the regime. However, the method is not always effective and may, in some cases, have...
Ukraine and Europe's security in a new reality after four years of war
On 24 February 2026, four years will have passed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The anniversary brings renewed focus to the war’s long-term trajectory, the prospects for peac...
What happens after the war? On trauma, memory and resilience in Ukraine and Georgia
In the new book Fractured lives , Nino Tabeshadze explores how the trauma of war lives on long after the fighting has ceased. Focusing on Georgia and Ukraine, she shows how trauma shapes...
LATEST NEWS
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Students tackled complex security challenges in Cyber Challenge 202605 Feb 2026This year’s Cyber Challenge focused on two highly topical societal challenges: securing in...
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SEK 25 million for research on leadership and cooperation in civil defence19 Jan 2026The Swedish Defence University is receiving long-term funding to strengthen research on le...
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Nearly SEK 10 million for two research projects on wartime preparedness and total defence24 Nov 2025The Swedish Research Council has awarded nearly SEK 10 million to two new research project...
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New research project maps the early modern roots of Swedish intelligence20 Nov 2025Martin Neuding Skoog, Senior Lecturer in military history at the Swedish Defence Universit...