Admission & Finance
Admission Process for Courses at the Folkhögskola
- You apply for the course via the web form on our website, which you will find next to the course you wish to enroll in.
- You will receive a confirmation from the school that your application has been received.
- Depending on when you apply, your application will be processed as soon as possible based on general and specific eligibility criteria stated for the course.
- After review, the course director suggests to the Dean, who formally determines if a place can be offered.
- If you applied during the first application period ending April 15, you will receive a response before summer. If you apply later, you may receive a response in August.
- Once you receive your acceptance letter, you must let the office know of you do not want your place.
- Before the course starts, you will receive a welcome letter with all necessary information, including course start dates. The timing of this letter depends on when you applied.
- After the enrollment day, you are fully admitted. After the enrollment the school reports to CSN which students have started their studies.
Applications from students who live within the EU or the EEA.
The application period for academic year 2024-2025 starts March 15th
The method of application varies between different courses and programs.
For courses and programs organized by Sankt Ignatios Folkhögskola, you apply through online forms on our website, while for the Pastoral-Pedagogical and Religious Educator programs, academic degrees, as well as programs and courses organized by the Department of Eastern Christian Studies at University College Stockholm, you apply through the website www.universityadmissions.se or www.antagning.se.
For questions: admission@sanktignatios.org
Spring 2025: Information for Applicants outside EU
Non-EU applicants are invited to apply for programs and courses organized by the Department of Eastern Christian Studies, University College Stockholm. Explore the courses and programs here.
Applications should be made through universityadmissions.se
Doctoral program
It is also possible to do supervised doctoral research at Sankt Ignatios. The number and availability of doctoral positions varies from year to year and are announced on our website.
Application requirements
Applications requirements are different for some cases, click on this link to read more about each particular course or program
Fees
Free
Tuition at Sankt Ignatios Folkhögskola is free for everyone who is registered (folkbokförda) in Sweden. Distance learning may be available for students living abroad, with a fee. To find out more about this contact the administration at admission@sanktignatios.org
Students at University College Stockholm
Students at University College Stockholm are not required to pay tuition fees if they are citizens of Sweden, of another EU country or if they have been granted permission to live in Sweden. The information about tuition fee for other international students is available on https://ehs.se/tuition-fees.
Service Fees at Sankt Ignatios Folkhögskola
Participants are required to pay a service fee which covers refreshments, insurance, and materials. The fee does not cover course literature.
All fees are per semester and course.
Full-time courses
SEK 1200
Part-time courses on distance and campus
Campus 50%: SEK 600
Distance 50%: SEK 400
Distance or campus 25%: SEK 300
These fees are revised regularly.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available for the students of Sankt Ignatios College programs such as Pastoral-Pedagogical Program, Religious Educator Program and on-campus programs related to the Tewahedo tradition. The cost for accommodation in the seminary is revised each year and can vary from 3500 to 5000 SEK per month. These fees include the cost of food. The fees are revised annually. Please check with our office for the current costs.
Student Aid
Students at Sankt Ignatios are encouraged to seek financial support through the Swedish Board of Student Finance (Centrala Studiestödsnämnden – CSN). Those who seek such support must be ready to provide information about any previous studies they have undertaken since this will determine whether they are eligible for support and how much they might receive.
Read more about how to apply for student financial aid at www.csn.se (in English or Swedish)
