Qualifications
When you finish your studies, you may wish to apply for a degree certificate. The degree certificate verifies your completed studies and the knowledge you have acquired.
To obtain a degree certificate, you must meet the qualification requirements. Your application is examined against applicable national and local rules. If the qualification requirements are met, the qualification is issued.
Digital degree certificates
As of 1 Mars, 2024, The Swedish Defence University will only issue digital degree certificates in Ladok. A digital degree certificate contains the same information as a degree certificate in paper format. For you as a student, this means that you can collect your degree certificate directly from Ladok, instead of receiving it sent to you from your university.
The degree certificate you download is a representation of the decision on your qualification that is stored in Ladok. Therefore, you can download the degree certificate as many times as you want, and the information will always be identical to the current decision on the degree.
Applying for a degree certificate
Apply digitally by logging into Ladok. Use your FHS account. Ensure your contact details in Ladok are correct before you submit your application.
If you have forgotten your Ladok log-in details, you can create a new account on eduID or select Ladok for alumni. You can also apply for a degree certificate by using the form Application for Degree Certificate.
If you do not have a FHS account/higher education diploma
If you do not have an active FHS account or if you wish to apply for a Higher Education Diploma (120 credits), apply with the form Application for Degree Certificate
Pdf, 145.7 kB.. If you have transferred credits to be included in your qualification, you must attach the relevant decision documentation. This also applies to studies abroad.
Qualifications at the Swedish Defence University
The Swedish Defence University issues the following qualifications. One semester’s study corresponds to 30 credits.
Main fields of study
Main fields of study in the Bachelor's degree (K), Master's degree (60 credits) (Mg) and a Master's degree (120 credits) (Ms)
Below are the primary areas that represent the main field of study of each degree.
Main field of study | degree |
|---|---|
System Science for Defence and Security | Ms |
History with a specialisation in Military History Historia med inriktning mot militärhistoria | K Ms |
Law with a specialisation in International Law Juridik med inriktning folkrätt | K |
International Operational Law Juridik med inriktning mot internationell operativ juridik | Mg |
War Studies Krigsvetenskap | Mg Ms |
Leadership and Command & Control for Defence, Crisis Management and Security Ledarskap och ledning för försvar, krishantering och säkerhet | K Mg Ms |
Political Science: Security Studies Statsvetenskap med inriktning mot krishantering och säkerhet | K Mg Ms |
Third-cycle subject areas
Third-cycle subject areas in Licentiate of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy.
L: Licentiate of Philosophy
D: Doctor of Philosophy
Third-cycle subject areas | Degree |
|---|---|
History with Specialisation in Military History Historia med militärhistorisk inriktning | L D |
War Studies Krigsvetenskap | L D |
Leadership and Command & Control Ledarskap och ledning | L D |
Political Science: Security Studies Statsvetenskap med inriktning krishantering och säkerhet | L D |
FAQ
Contact
If you have questions about qualifications and degrees, please contact us by email: examen@fhs.se