History
Since SSE opened its doors in 1909, countless students have walked through the halls. Over time, SSE's campus has grown, with new buildings added to support a vibrant academic community. SSE students particularly enjoy the city campus, conveniently located just two stops from the central station. No matter where you live — north, south, east, or west — getting to campus is easy.
Education
SSE offers two BSc programs, six MSc programs, three PhD programs and an Executive MBA program, all fully taught in English:
- BSc program in Business & Economics
- BSc program in Retail Management
- MSc program in Accounting, Valuation & Financial Management
- MSc program in Business Innovation
- MSc program in Economics
- MSc program in Finance
- MSc program in International Business
- MSc program in Public Policy
- PhD in Business Administration
- PhD in Economics
- PhD in Finance
Research
SSE is the leading business school in the Nordics and Baltics and provides research-based education with a close tie to the business community. Many of SSE's researchers are among the leading figures in their respective fields.
Career
Over 90% of SSE graduates find employment within three months of finishing their studies. All programs are developed in close cooperation with the research and business communities, which gives graduates excellent opportunities to obtain leading positions in business, NGOs, government, media, and politics, or to start their own companies.
Of the top 30 Swedish companies on the OMX Stockholm, 80% have at least one SSE alumnus on their Board of Directors or Executive Management team.
Stockholm School of Economics Key Statistics & Highlights
- #701 Ranking
- 3 PhDs
- 23 Scholarships
- 2,000 Students
- Private Institution Type
Stockholm School of Economics Overview
Stockholm School of Economics 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
The Stockholm School of Economics has a Housing Office that offers rooms and apartments to a limited number of international Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students, as well as to incoming exchange students, guest researchers, and other visitors affiliated with the School.
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 internationally, and the School collaborates with leading business schools worldwide. Since 1999, the School has been accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), meaning that all its activities—its programs as well as its research—have demonstrated excellence at an international level.
Stockholm School of Economics Campus Locations
Stockholm School of Economics Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 9 reviews
- 5 Star 6 Reviews
- 4 Star 3 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
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.
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.
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.