Introduction

Swedish Defence University is a public research university located in the center of Stockholm, Sweden. It focuses on education and research in the fields of defense, crisis management and security, and aims to cultivate professional talents in the military and civilian fields at home and abroad.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are about 1,000 military and civilian students and about 240 faculty members.

Course settings: Two bachelor's degree programs are offered, namely political science and military history, and six master's degree programs, four of which are international programs, covering international law, defense systems, war studies, leadership, command and control studies, military history, and political science with a focus on crisis management and security.

History and establishment time

The history of the Swedish Defense University can be traced back to the Marieberg Higher Artillery School established in 1818. The Artillery School was established in 1832, and the Army Academy was established on this basis in 1878. In 1961, the Army Academy, the Naval Academy established in 1898, and the Air Force Academy established in 1939 were combined into the Military Academy. In 1994, the Military Academy merged with the National Defense Management Academy, and in 1997 it merged with the former National Defense Academy and retained the name of the National Defense Academy. On January 1, 2008, the school officially became a national university college and was able to award degrees. On February 1, 2015, it was changed to its current name.

School Strength

Faculty: The faculty team is of high quality, including many professors and doctors. They not only have fruitful academic research results, but also have rich practical experience in related fields, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Scientific research level: As one of the founding members of the International Society of Military Science (ISMS), the school conducts in-depth research in the fields of military art and science, and widely disseminates research results at home and abroad. The school also publishes professional journals such as the Military History Magazine, and its research covers a wide range of areas, from security policy and civil crisis management to war, national defense and military operations.

Teaching resources: The school has established close cooperative relations with the military, government agencies and related enterprises, providing students with practical opportunities and employment channels. At the same time, the school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and equipment to meet the needs of teaching and scientific research.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on the combination of theory and practice, emphasize the integration of military and civilian fields, cultivate students' comprehensive literacy and practical ability in national defense, crisis management and security, so that they can cope with various challenges in a complex and changing real environment, and create an interactive academic environment for students to promote cooperation and understanding between students from different backgrounds to enhance the overall security level of society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Military science, political science, strategic research, military history, military technology, leadership and other disciplines are the school's key development disciplines. These disciplines play an important role in national defense education and research, and provide solid disciplinary support for the training of professional talents in the military and civilian fields.

Key laboratories and research centers: There is no explicit mention of specific key laboratories, but the school has a number of research centers and teaching and research offices, such as joint operations, military intelligence and security, weapons / The school has teaching and research departments such as vehicle technology, radio communication, command and control, etc. These research institutions carry out in-depth research on core topics such as national defense, crisis management and security, providing strong support for the school's teaching and scientific research.

Department

The school has the School of Military Science and the School of Political Science. The School of Military Science has the Department of Operational Research, the Department of Military Technology, and the Department of Leadership; the School of Political Science has the Department of Strategic Research, the Department of Civil Defense, and the Department of Management.

Ranking

No clear and authoritative comprehensive ranking of the school in the world has been found, but as a national defense university with strong professionalism, it has a certain reputation and influence in the field of military education and research.

Expense

No specific tuition information for the school has been found.

Campus

Geographic location: The main campus is located at Drottning Kristinas Väg 37 in the northeast of Stockholm, adjacent to the Royal Institute of Technology, with convenient transportation and a strong academic atmosphere in the surrounding area.

Campus environment: The campus has a unique architectural style and complete facilities, including modern teaching buildings, libraries, research centers, student dormitories, restaurants, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions.