The Swedish Program and the Stockholm School of Economics are pleased to offer a two-year scholarship for Swedish Program alumni pursuing a master’s degree at SSE.
The scholarship is awarded to one Swedish Program alumnus every two years. The next scholarship is expected to be awarded for a program beginning in Fall 2027.
Interested students should apply directly to an eligible Master of Science program at SSE. After admissions decisions are made, the scholarship recipient will be selected by SSE in consultation with the Swedish Program.
The scholarship covers tuition only for two years. Students are responsible for all other expenses, including housing. Please note that SSE does not guarantee housing for all students, but a limited number of SSE apartments are available for international students ranging from 3,750–9,200 SEK per month based on size, location, and standard.
Scholarship recipients are informally expected to serve as ambassadors for The Swedish Program. This may include speaking with current Swedish Program students about their experience at SSE and/or participating in select program events.
The scholarship can be applied toward any of SSE’s master’s programs, including:
This program prepares students to master the challenges of management, innovation, and strategy in global organizations. Upon acceptance to the MSc program in International Business, candidates are pre-approved to begin the CEMS Master in International Management in their second year and therefore eligible for a double degree. For detailed information and admissions requirements, please visit the program website.
This program focuses on developing students’ ability to lead and grow businesses through innovation, strategy, and real-world problem-solving by blending theory with practical live projects and strong ties to industry. For detailed information and admissions requirements, please visit the program website.
The program emphasizes problem-solving skills applicable across a wide range of settings and offers an invaluable start to your career. By using modern economic analysis and quantitative methods, you will be equipped with the tools to analyze complex real-world problems in public policymaking, as well as in private business and international organizations. You will also be well equipped to continue with PhD studies in economics. For detailed information and admissions requirements, please visit the program website.
This program is taught by experienced faculty with outstanding expertise across financial topics. Topics covered include modern capital markets, valuation (including options), fixed income, and capital structure. The program offers two specializations: Corporate Finance and Investment Management. For detailed information and admissions requirements, please visit the program website.
This program provides students with the accounting and financial management knowledge to be prepared for careers such as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Management Consultant, Investment Banker, Business Controller, Financial Analyst or Auditor. For detailed information and admissions requirements, please visit the program website.
The world faces enormous challenges, such as tackling climate change, improving living conditions for the world’s poor, strengthening international security, and ensuring that new technologies such as AI promote equality and prosperity. The Master’s program in Public Policy (MPP) is designed for those who want to tackle these and other challenges head-on. The program provides the multidisciplinary toolkit and the practical skills you need to design, implement, and evaluate policies that address the defining challenges of our time. For detailed information and admissions requirements, please visit the program website.
FT Global Rankings 2025
European Business School: #19 of 100
Masters in Management (MSc in International Business): #9 of 100
Masters in Finance: #26 of 70
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the SSE Admissions Team. Please email Natalia Antsiferova, Program Manager for MsC Admissions at SSE, at natalia.antsiferova@hhs.se. You can also contact the Swedish Program by calling 315-737-0123 or emailing info@swedishprogram.org.
Please visit the relevant program website for more information and application instructions.
Application opens: October 1
Early application deadline: November 15
Regular admission deadline: January 15
Notification of admission decisions: March 15
“The wisdom I’ve gained from my master’s program at SSE has quite honestly changed my understanding of life for the better.”
