Carlson School Exchange in Sweden: Stockholm School of Economics
Graduate Global ImmersionProgram Dates:
The academic calendar at SSE will differ from the University of Minnesota and all exchange students are expected to be at their host campus on the first day of orientation and through the last day of final exams.
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Fall Semester 2024:Â Students may either study at SSE for the full semester or for a partial semester
- Orientation: Late August 2024 (full semester option)
- Semester Dates: September 2, 2024Â - January 19, 2025Â (full semester option)
- Period 1:Â August 30 - October 26, 2024Â (partial semester option)
- Period 2: October 28, 2024 - January 19, 2025
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Spring Semester 2025:Â Students may either study at SSE for the full semester or for a partial semester
- Orientation: Mid-January, 2025Â (full semester option)Â
- Semester Dates: January 20Â -Â June 8, 2025Â (full semester option)
- Period 3: January 20Â - Â March 24, 2025Â (partial semester option)
- Period 4: March 25, - June 5, 2025
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The priority deadline for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 is February 1st, 2024 at noon.Â
Program Details
- Successful exchange students demonstrate a high degree of independence, adaptability, and flexibility because support and services will be different from a US university
- You are enrolled as an exchange student at a host university and take business courses in English
- You take courses with students from the host university as well as other exchange students from around the world
- You attend the host university according to their term dates which differ from the University of Minnesota
- A small group of Carlson students are selected to study at each partner university per semester and are fully immersed in another country, culture, and education system
- You will work closely with both Carlson School advisers and advisers from the host university for support pre-departure and during your semester abroad
What is a business exchange program?
- SSE is one of Europe's leading business schools, with a unique business community network. Education relies on relevant and current research, and the high quality of SSE's programs can be maintained because of its collaborations with Swedish and international corporations as well as its dedicated professors and researchers.Â
- Stockholm is the capital and largest city of Sweden with a population of 1.8 million. It is located on several islands on the south-central east coast of Sweden.Â
- Stockholm is often said to be one of the most modern and open cities in the world. Stockholm excels in the areas of sustainability, education, IT, social welfare, and culture. It is also known to pick up quickly on international influences. With a broad spectrum, the latest trends within fashion, culture, and music quickly take root. Restaurants and cafes, pubs and nightclubs, galleries and museums, large shopping centers and unique boutiques are all scattered around the city of Stockholm.Â
- The Carlson Global Institute strongly encourages students to live in the on-campus housing options as those are affiliated with and vetted by the partner institutions.
- Students should check the host university website and fact sheet for specific accommodations information including on-campus and off-campus options, application process and deadline, and cost information.
- SSE can arrange accommodations for incoming exchange students in rooms and apartments
- Housing is not guaranteed and incoming exchange students are encouraged to apply before the housing deadline outlined on the SSE website
- Application deadlines and housing options will be shared with accepted students directly
- Graduate exchange students must enroll in the minimum number of credits outlined by the host university. Â The UMN does not have a minimum course requirement for graduate students on semester exchange
- Graduate students typically take two courses per period (or four per semester) at SSE
- Courses transfer back as S/N on UMN transcripts
- Business courses taught in English are available to exchange students
- Language courses are available to exchange students
- Currently enrolled in a Carlson School graduate program
- In good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Additional criteria may apply
- The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
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- All Carlson students are responsible for obtaining a passport before they participate on a study abroad program
- All students participating on an exchange program will be responsible for obtaining a visa or residence permit if required by their host country. Â The Carlson Global Institute will not process visa applications for students participating on exchange programs and are not visa experts.
- The Carlson Global Institute and the host university will provide resources for visa and residence permit applications if necessary, but students will need to work with the consulate and/or visa processing company directly as well.
To apply for an exchange program you must first apply through the Carlson Global Institute on the Apply page. You will be charged a $50 application fee for each term that you apply for a program. If you apply for two programs in Fall semester you will be charged $50. If you apply for one program in Fall semester and one in Spring semester you will be charged $100. The priority deadline for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 is February 1, 2024 at noon. Applications for programs that do not fill by the priority deadline will be accepted on a rolling basis until full. Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their status within 6 weeks of the priority deadline.  Once accepted into an exchange program, you will also complete an application to the host university.
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. Carlson School graduate students are eligible for Education Abroad Fellowships. Please visit "Financial Aid" and "Fellowships" for more information.
Cost Estimate (Summary)
Expenses are based on a 5 month semester. These estimates will vary based on student preference and exchange rates. All details subject to change based on economic and international factors. Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad programs. Students should also maintain their U.S.-based health insurance plan while abroad. Visa and passport costs are subject to change. Please verify current documentation costs with the host country consulate.​Â
The below cost table includes estimated expenses for both a full semester (approximately 4.5 months) and a partial semester (approximately 2 months). Accepted students may contact the CGI office to receive a Study Abroad Cost Estimate (SACE) form reflecting partial semester costs.
| Estimated Expenses 2023-24: Partial Semester | |
| Carlson School Tuition (charged to UMN student account) | UMN Per-credit rate (varies by credit load and UMN degree program) |
| Airfare (to and from program site) | $1,100 |
| Passport Fee | $165 |
| Visa Fee (based on US passport) | $0 |
| Books and Materials | $200 |
| Housing & Food | $2,650 |
| Essential Daily Living Expenses | $1,000 |
| Miscellaneous | $250 |
| Total | $5,365 + tuition costs |
| Estimated Expenses 2023-24: Full Semester | |
| Carlson School Tuition (charged to UMN student account) | UMN Per-credit rate (varies by credit load and UMN degree program) |
| Airfare (to and from program site) | $1,100 |
| Passport Fee | $165 |
| Visa Fee (based on US passport) | $135 |
| Books and Materials | $200 |
| Housing & Food | $6,000 |
| Essential Daily Living Expenses | $2,000 |
| Miscellaneous | $500 |
| Total | $10,100 + tuition costs |