What to study
The Swedish Defence University is a specialized university in the area of defence, crisis management and security.
We currently offer the following programmes and courses for international students.
Master's programmes
Politics, Security and Crisis
The Master’s programme Politics, Security and Crisis provides you with tailor-made political science knowledge and insights into issues that concern security policy and crisis management.

War and Defence
The Master's programme War and Defence provides knowledge and insights into how wars are conducted, how modern defence systems are constructed, and how security policy is shaped.

Innovation, Defence and Security
The Master’s programme Innovation, Defence and Security provides you with an understanding of systems with the capability to contribute to – or affect – a society’s defence and security.

International Operational Law
The master’s programme International Operational Law is your path to a career as legal advisor in international law focused on peace, crisis and armed conflict.
