About SSE

SSE is a leading international business school and an institution of higher education. We conduct research and offer education in close collaboration with business and society, with the aim of advancing knowledge and contributing to sustainable economic and societal development.

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What we do

Founded in 1909, the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is a leading academic institution for ambitious students and researchers from around the world. SSE provides research-based education at the bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, MBA, and executive levels. Our programs are designed to develop analytical, reflective, and responsible decision-makers.

Research at SSE addresses key questions in business and society. Faculty publish in leading academic journals and engage with companies, policymakers, and organizations to ensure relevance and impact.

Mission: Strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness through research and science- based education.

Vision: A world-class international business school based in Sweden.

SSE President

To be a good leader in today’s unpredictable world, you need factual knowledge – that’s undebatable. Especially in a time where 'alternative facts' have become an accepted part of the vernacular. But you also need the ability to understand and connect with others. Culture, empathy, and critical thinking are not extras; they are essentials. We need the full FREE spectrum.
Lars Strannegård
President of the Stockholm School of Economics

A small school with a big impact

SSE is shaped by a close-knit community of students, faculty, and staff. Faculty lead research across a wide range of fields, often working closely with students and external partners, creating an environment where ideas develop and make an impact beyond campus.

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6 Departments
34 Research centers
4 Research institutes

Educational mission: FREE

At the Stockholm School of Economics, we see education as an emancipatory activity. It’s about opening doors—to knowledge, to opportunities, and to new ways of thinking. That is the foundation of the Stockholm School of Economics. We call it FREE.

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An international environment

SSE is an international institution with students, faculty, and partners from a wide range of countries and backgrounds. English is the main language of instruction, and the School maintains a global perspective across its programs and research.

International collaboration is an integral part of SSE’s academic environment. The School has partnerships with leading universities worldwide, offering exchange opportunities for students and joint initiatives in education and research. These collaborations enable students to study abroad and engage with different academic and cultural contexts.

Faculty at SSE are active in international research networks and contribute to global academic discussions through publications and collaborations. This ensures that teaching is informed by current research and international developments.

SSE is accredited by EQUIS and is a member of international networks such as CEMS and PIM, which bring together leading business schools and strengthen opportunities for exchange, cooperation, and quality development.

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