New BSc students 2026
Before the start of the studies
Goin app to connect with fellow admitted SSE students
You will receive an invite to join the app Goin, where you can connect with other new students from SSE, ask questions, make friends, and start building your campus network before classes even begin.
Recommended arrival date: August 7th - 9th
The latest date to arrive to Stockholm would be during the weekend before Monday August 24th, since this is the date when the program formally starts and attendance is compulsory. However, we strongly recommend you arriving two weeks prior to that - the weekend before Monday August 10th when the preparatory math course starts.
Get in touch with us
We are here to answer any questions you might have. E-mail us at bsc.admissions@hhs.se or call us at + 46 8 736 90 00 (ask for Bachelor Admissions).
Chat with student ambassadors and read their blog posts
Ask our students anything about studying at SSE and life as a student in Stockholm. Chat with them through our chat platform Unibuddy here. Press "content" on that page to view blog posts from our ambassadors about student life in Stockholm, their study time at SSE, and useful tips.
Housing
In addition to the housing options that the city of Stockholm offers, you might want to look into our student apartments as well. SSE collaborates with a company that provides brand-new apartments specifically for international Bachelor students. The apartments are located in a neighborhood called Spånga which is in the North-West of Stockholm. The apartments are fully furnished, include private kitchens and bathrooms, and are equipped with modern amenities. The building complex features social areas, a gym, study rooms, and a lecture hall. Nearby, you'll find grocery stores, restaurants, and sports facilities.
Click here to view all available options. The application period for student housing via SSE will open on April 1st.
Student residence permit
If you are not an EU citizen, you need a student residence permit to be able to travel to and commence your studies in Sweden. You can apply digitally through the Swedish Migration Board website. Detailed information about how to apply, can be found here.
Study in Sweden also has a great video series about the residence permit.
Information from the Swedish Tax Agency
Please watch the clip Move to Sweden to study as well as the webinar
New in Sweden – the population register and basic tax information.
Admission letter for international students
In need of an admission letter for your student residence permit? Just let us know by emailing bsc.admissions@hhs.se and we will send it to you.
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar for 2026-2027 will be published here shortly. You will get access to the detailed schedule once you are enrolled.
Course literature
The course literature list for the BSc program in Business & Economics, semester 1, period 1 will be published here later this spring. Once you are enrolled, you get access to the student portal where you will find all information about courses and course literature.
Pre-registration
All admitted students must fill out our Pre-Registration. It contains a Student Pledge you must sign, and this is also where you sign up for the Summer Math and/or the Swedish course. The form will open later this spring.
Introduction week
August 24-28, 2026: Introduction week (compulsory)
To ensure that you settle in quickly, we’re running a compulsory introduction program the week prior to the program start.
During this week, you will be introduced to the academic aspects of your studies and meet your fellow students as well as the professors and staff. A number of lectures and seminars will be organized in order to introduce you to SSE and to the program. Please note that the introduction is mandatory for all students and includes your registration to the program.
The student association at SSE (SASSE) is also organizing many fun social activities the whole week - make sure that you don't miss out on all the fun!
Until the program for 2026 is ready, you can take a peak at the introduction week program for the BSc in Retail Management 2025 here.
Until the program for 2026 is ready, you can take a peak at the the introduction week program for the BSc in Business & Economics 2025 here.
Preparatory course in Mathemathics
August 10-21, 2026 (strongly recommended but not compulsory)
We offer a two-week Mathematics course prior to the compulsory introduction week. The course is strongly recommended but not compulsory. The course is given on campus 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
The purpose of this preparatory course is to provide you with a foundation necessary for our BSc programs. Many SSE students say that this course has been extremely valuable to them and that it has definitely helped them perform once their studies begin. They also say that it's a great way to get to know your classmates and the premises.
In the Bachelor program in Business & Economics, the first year of studies includes two academic modules in Mathematics. The first module is Mathematics A, and it covers an obligatory learning outcome for the course BE601 Data Analytics I, a course that runs (through the first teaching period) in the first semester. The second module is Mathematics B, and it covers an obligatory learning outcome for the course BE602 Data Analytics II, a course that runs in the second semester.
In the Bachelor program in Retail Management, you will have a Mathematics module during one of your first courses at SSE.
It is also a good idea to generally refresh your knowledge in Mathematics before commencing your studies. You can find some exercises here.
There will be a compulsory diagnostic test on general knowledge in basic High School Mathematics which will take place during the Introduction Week.
In collaboration with the student union at SSE, Pearson offers an extra discount (50%) for the course material used in the Summer Math course. The material is online and has MyLab Math with assignments and extra exercises and the digital book included – Sydsaeter, Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis.
At the first Summer Math lecture (August 10th) you will receive more information about the discount code, how to log in, and MyLab.
If you have any questions, please reach out to summermath@hhs.se.
Would you like to learn Swedish?
SSE's Welcome to Swedish course (strongly recommended but not compulsory)
SSE organizes a popular introductory course for students who wish to familiarize themselves with the Swedish language and culture. Even though all our programs are entirely taught in English, many international students highly recommend learning some Swedish as it can really help you get settled quicker in your new country.
The course starts with two online activities:
Beginning of August, exact dates and times TBA.
The course continues with four activities on campus:
Same weeks as Summer Math, exact dates and times TBA.
The course is strongly recommended for all non-Swedes! You can attend both this course and the preparatory course in Mathematics.
Swedish courses at SSE when your studies have started:
As soon as you have enrolled you will also be able to register to our course 10061 - Introductory Swedish Part 1a (4 ECTS credits). This course is specifically designed for first year bachelor students, who want to start learning Swedish directly when arriving. There is one class every week throughout the semester, and the schedule is adapted for this group of students. There are 25 spots, first come first served!
If you cannot register for 10061 - Introductory Swedish Part 1a, you are instead welcome to register to 1006 Introductory Swedish (7.50 ECTS credits). Please note it is similar to 10061 but is not adapted to your schedule and it may possibly crash with your mandatory courses.
Both courses run during the Fall semester 2025 and aim to help students become confident in basic Swedish and provide the tools needed for speaking Swedish outside the classroom, both in their everyday lives and in professional settings.
Later on, you can continue with “1007 Introductory Swedish 2”.
Later on during your studies, you will be able to take the more advanced Swedish courses "1008 Business Swedish" and "1009 Spoken Professional Swedish".
Other Swedish courses:
