Swedish National Defence College

The Swedish National Defence College (SNDC), also referred to as the Swedish Defence University, is a public, military-oriented higher education institution in Stockholm. It is responsible for research and education on a wide range of matters relating to national and international defence, security, and crisis management.

Overview

The Swedish National Defence College, formally known as the Swedish Defence University, is a highly specialized public university located in Stockholm. It was established in 1997 and has grown to become a prominent educational institution in the integral field of defence and security studies. SNDC is primarily focused on research and education on matters relating to security, defence and crisis management, both at national and international levels. The student population is around 1200. It offers undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programmes. The institution is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach incorporating elements of technology, socio-political dynamics and conflict management strategies into its academic syllabus. A significant proportion of its student base consist of employed professionals from various sectors including defence, police, emergency management agencies and non-governmental organizations. The institution’s aim is to contribute towards a safer society through effective education, thorough research and active community engagement. The university further sustains a conducive learning environment that tends to spur critical thinking, innovation and socially applicable research within its academic regime.