The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences combines science and education focused on sustainable life.
Institution
Swedish Defence University
The Swedish Defence University offers courses and research in defence, crisis management, security, and military studies.
About Swedish Defence University
The Swedish Defence University (Försvarshögskolan) is a Swedish higher education institution working in defence, crisis management and security. It educates civilian and military leaders, experts and researchers, and trains Sweden's officers, with research in international law, war studies, leadership, command science, military history, military technology and political science focused on security policy, crisis management and international cooperation.
The website presents freestanding courses and degree paths, including a bachelor's degree in military history and a bachelor's in political science with a focus on crisis management and security, both buildable from freestanding courses that can be combined with courses at other institutions. It also lists an open online course in security protection, a leadership programme (UGL), a policy-oriented Cyber Challenge for university students, news and a public event calendar. The site is published in Swedish.
Key features
- Freestanding courses that can be combined toward a degree
- Bachelor's degree path in military history via freestanding courses
- Bachelor's in political science focused on crisis management and security
- Open online course in security protection (säkerhetsskydd)
- UGL leadership and group development training
- English-language Cyber Challenge on policy issues for students
Best for: Swedish-speaking students, officers and professionals seeking education and research in defence, crisis management and security.
Good for
- Combines civilian and military education and research in one institution
- Freestanding courses can be combined with courses at other higher education institutions
- Publishes research news, reports and an open event calendar
Watch out for
- The website content is in Swedish
- No course or programme pricing is stated on the homepage
Swedish Defence University at a glance
- Official website
- fhs.se
- Category
- Education & Learning › Universities in Sweden
- Type
- Institution
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- Swedish
- Country
- SE
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Similar institutions
Other listings in Universities in Sweden with the most in common.
University West in Sweden focuses on work-integrated learning, where students connect with workplaces from the start of their studies.
Institution
Mid Sweden University lists courses and programs and describes research connected to working life and employers.
Institution
Mälardalen University presents courses and programs alongside research addressing industry, public welfare, and social problems.
Institution
University of Skövde provides information on courses, programs, research, and collaboration with society.
Institution
Stockholm University offers about 300 programs and 1,700 undergraduate courses, with links to courses and programs.
Institution
Popular in Universities in Sweden
Well-known listings from the same topic.
Orebro Universitetoru.seDalarna Universitydu.seMalmo Universitymau.seKarolinska Instituteki.seWorld Maritime Universitywmu.seUniversity of Gothenburggu.se
Swedish Defence University FAQ
Who can take part in the Cyber Challenge?
It is aimed at students at universities or higher education institutions. The competition is conducted entirely in English and focuses on policy issues, so no technical background is required; teams register by 11 November.
Can I build a degree from freestanding courses?
Yes. The university describes a bachelor's degree in military history and a bachelor's in political science with a focus on crisis management and security that can be built from freestanding courses and combined with courses at another institution.
When can I apply for freestanding courses?
For freestanding courses in spring 2027, the application period is open from 15 September to 15 October, according to the homepage.
Is something wrong or out of date?
Tell us and an editor will check it.
Own this website?
Claim this listing
Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.