Stockholm University’s Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

The university has more than 5,400 employees working in different campuses, with the main campus situated in the National City Park of Stockholm. The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) has its own campus in the heart of Kista, known for its many ICT companies. In the Kista ecosystem, R&D activities are carried out by academic institutions, new startups and world-leading tech companies in collaboration.

Management and employees work strategically to develop the University to maintain the highest international quality and to be resource efficient.

Strong academic freedom

Academic freedom is a cornerstone of Swedish research and is legally protected. Researchers are free to choose their research questions, methods and teaching approaches, and to publish their results without external interference. This independence is supported by high standards of research integrity, open academic governance and Sweden's long tradition of researcher autonomy.

A sustainable life

Sweden offers a professional environment that supports both academic excellence and personal wellbeing. Employees are entitled to at least 25 days of paid annual leave, and parents benefit from more than a year of paid parental leave per child.

Stockholm as an innovation hub

Sweden is consistently ranked among the world's most innovative countries, combining a strong research tradition with long-term national investment in knowledge and progress. As the capital, Stockholm is a dynamic hub for research-driven companies, start-ups and global brands. The University's location enables close collaboration with industry, public authorities and civil society, helping translate research into real-world impact.