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Stockholm University
Bachelor in Computer and Systems Sciences
Stockholm University
Course Overview
Stockholm University's Bachelor in Computer and Systems Sciences (Data- och systemvetenskap, DSV) is delivered through DSV — the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences — Sweden's largest CS / IS department by enrolment and one of Northern Europe's most respected information systems schools. DSV sits at the Kista campus alongside KTH's EECS School and Stockholm's tech cluster (Ericsson, Tele2, Telia, Microsoft Stockholm, the European R&D centres of Huawei and Samsung). Where KTH ICT leans more toward computer engineering and signal processing, Stockholm University DSV is stronger on systems analysis, software development, human-computer interaction, and digital business — closer to the 'information systems' tradition than pure computer science.
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants from Maths / IT-curious school-leavers — and SLIIT / NSBM / NIBM undergraduates targeting European tech careers — choose Stockholm University DSV for: lower tuition than KTH / Chalmers (~SEK 140,000/year non-EU, LKR 4.48M/yr), 100% English-medium teaching, location in the Kista tech corridor, and Sweden's 12-month post-study residence permit. The 3-year (180 ECTS) curriculum covers programming (Python, Java, JavaScript), software engineering, databases, web development, systems analysis and design, project management, business and IT, plus a Bachelor's thesis. The DSV graduate destination data shows strong placement into Stockholm's software developer, systems analyst, and digital product roles. Sri Lankan returnees take software developer, systems analyst, and digital transformation roles at WSO2, IFS R&D, Virtusa, Sysco LABS, MillenniumIT, Dialog Axiata, plus the Big Four Colombo (technology consulting).
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (any stream) — must satisfy Stockholm University's specific area requirement for Mathematics and English.
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: 3 A-Levels at C or above (Mathematics required) plus 5 O-Level / GCSE passes including Mathematics and English.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 28+ points with Mathematics SL/HL.
- check_circle Application via universityadmissions.se — applications open mid-October, deadline January 15, application fee SEK 900.
- check_circle Motivation letter and certified transcripts uploaded to universityadmissions.se.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 5.5) — Swedish 'English 6' equivalent.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Programme is taught 100% in English — Swedish not required for the degree.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (SEK) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | SEK 140,000 | Rs. 4,480,000 |
| Living Expenses in Stockholm (12 months) | SEK 130,000 | Rs. 4,160,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & Health Insurance | SEK 14,000 | Rs. 448,000 |
| Books, Cloud Compute & Travel | SEK 10,000 | Rs. 320,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | SEK 294,000 | Rs. 9,408,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Stockholm University DSV graduates qualify for Sweden's 12-month post-study residence permit to job-search, with conversion to a work permit (or EU Blue Card) at a qualifying offer. Major Stockholm employers around the Kista corridor and central Stockholm: Spotify, Klarna, Ericsson, Tele2, Telia, Microsoft Stockholm, Truecaller, H&M Digital, SEB, Handelsbanken, plus the major management consulting firms (Accenture Stockholm, McKinsey Digital, Big Four Stockholm). Median starting graduate salary SEK 32,000-SEK 42,000/month (LKR 1.02M-1.34M/month). Sri Lankan returnees take software developer, systems analyst, and digital transformation roles at WSO2, IFS R&D, Virtusa, Sysco LABS, MillenniumIT, Dialog Axiata, and the Big Four Colombo (technology consulting).
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