History
The Stockholm School of Economics opened its doors to its first students for more than 100 years ago, in 1909. In time, SSE outgrew these premises and in 1926 the School moved into newly constructed quarters at Sveavägen 65, the address of the main building to this day. Today the building is flanked by newer buildings and a number of additional premises are located in nearby blocks.
Education
SSE offers two highly attractive Bachelor Programs, all taught in English:
- BSc in Business & Economics
- BSc in Retail Management
SSE offers five different challenging Master programs, all taught in English.
- MSc in International Business
- MSc in Business & Management
- MSc in Finance
- MSc in Economics
- MSc in Accounting, Valuation & Financial Management
The overall objective of SSE's PhD Programs is to produce cutting-edge researchers. If you contribute your talent, work hard and remain curious, SSE's faculty will provide high-quality supervision and an exciting environment where real-life problems take center stage. SSE offers three PhD programs:
- PhD in Business Administration
- PhD in Economics
- PhD in Finance
Research
Stockholm School of Economics conducts internationally recognized research in economics, finance, business administration and related disciplines. Many of SSE's researchers are among the leading figures in their respective fields.
Career
Over 90% of students find employment within 3 months of finishing their studies. The full range of business programs are developed in close cooperation with the research and business communities, which give the graduates excellent possibilities to obtain leading positions within business, NGO's, government, media and politics or by starting their own companies.
The Career Management team provides information, training and support in employability skills for the corporate environment. SSE's emphasis is on developing students' strengths and self-assessment, by offering a wide range of professional development workshops, personal career guidance and online resources.
Stockholm School of Economics Key Statistics & Highlights
- #701 Ranking
- 2 Bachelors
- 58 Scholarships
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Stockholm School of Economics Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| 501 | 701 | 701 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
SSE has a small housing office that offers rooms and apartments to some of their international Bachelor, Master and PhD students, incoming exchange students, guest researchers and visitors affiliated with SSE.
Campus life
To study in Stockholm is to broaden your horizons in a metropolitan jewel – encrusted with beautiful archipelago islands, sweeping green parks and nature reserves, Stockholm is regarded by many to be one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals with its many bridges connecting the islands that make up the city center.
Stockholm is known to pick up quickly on international influences. With a broad ethnic spectrum, the latest trends within fashion, culture, art, and music quickly take root. Restaurants with cuisine from every corner of the world jostle with cafés, pubs and night clubs, galleries and museums, large shopping centres and unique boutiques.
Student clubs
The Student Association at the Stockholm School of Economics (SASSE) is an organization with about 2000 members.
The Student Association is a voting member of all decision-making bodies at SSE, from the Board of Directors to the smallest committee.
Accreditation
The Stockholm School of Economics has an excellent reputation in Sweden and abroad, and the School collaborates with top business schools in the international arena. Since 1999, the school has been accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), which means that all its activities – in other words, all programs and research – have demonstrated excellence at an international level.
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Stockholm School of Economics Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 10 reviews
- 5 Star 7 Reviews
- 4 Star 3 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
CEMS
It's a great program that helped me grow personally and professionaly, had a great experience with multicultural classmates and global oriented courses. It was exeptional not only on the academic side, but university lifestyle and activities too.
SSE Riga Experience
I really like it. I thing this is the best choice. My university is a place where I pursue education, make new friends, and explore the world of knowledge. Each day is filled with new lessons, engaging lectures, and exciting projects. I enjoy the atmosphere of collaboration and support among students and faculty. There are plenty of opportunities for self-improvement and professional growth in the university, and I am glad to be a part of this stimulating educational community. At my university, I am immersed in a rich learning environment where I am constantly challenged and inspired. From attending thought-provoking lectures to engaging in hands-on projects, every day brings new opportunities for growth and discovery. The sense of camaraderie among students and faculty fosters a supportive community where ideas are shared and explored. I am grateful for the diverse experiences and resources available to me, helping me to develop both academically and personally during my time here.
Beautiful campus, fresh food
A beautiful school on both the outside and inside! Very good education and the social life is much better than i expected. The school organizes activities which helps communication with other students and it's really fun. The food in this school is honestly the best school food you could ask for. There's variety and looks very fresh.