Comprehensive public research university in Stockholm with a large research workforce, company partnerships, contract education, student thesis and internship pathways, and dedicated innovation and commercialization support. Its location connects corporate R&D teams to Sweden’s wider business and public-sector ecosystem.
Stockholm University is a large, comprehensive public research university in Stockholm, Sweden, with more than 30,000 full-time-equivalent students, about 1,200 doctoral students, and 5,400 employees. Its industry engagement combines company-linked research with contract education, professional development, and business participation in teaching and course design. Corporate R&D teams can connect with student talent through internships, thesis projects, career events, and recruitment channels, while collaboration is often organized at department level. Research is supported by competitive national and international funding, including the Swedish Research Council, Formas, the European Research Council, and the Wallenberg Foundations. The Innovation Office, SU Ventures, and Drivhuset Stockholm provide routes toward IP protection, licensing, partnerships, and venture creation.