Nevertheless you will have to study one subject for a minimum of three semesters in combination to receive a Bachelor of Arts, or four semesters in one subject to receive a Master of Arts Study programmes Study programmes require a minimum of three academic years, corresponding to 120 points, but several programmes require 160 points or more. Visiting students are advised to check with the home authorities concerned, before applying, to see whether the Swedish education they wish to attend is fully recognized in their home country. The language of instruction is Swedish. However, the course literature is often to a large extent in English. A limited number of courses, especially designed for exchange students, are tought in English.
Teaching methods vary from subject to subject.
A great deal of time is devoted to individual study and group work. Other methods include oral examination and performance in group and laboratory work. Examinations are carried out continuosly during the semester and there are no final examinations at the end of each semester or after a three or four year programme. Students who are not successful in an examination may present themselves for re-examination. Tuition is free for the majority of courses at Stockholm University.