For students planning to study in the fall semester only, final exams do not end until mid-January, so students should plan to stay in Sweden over the holidays. Early exams may be possible, but must be arranged prior to your arrival in Sweden.
Early exams are neither encouraged nor guaranteed.
The Swedish Language and Culture program does end before December 25, so students in this program can return to the States in December. Each department or program decides on its own dates for breaks, such as Christmas and Easter. However, the GPA in the major is most important. Students interested in Media Studies or Peace and Conflict studies should apply early. Science students should have completed strong coursework in their major.