University College Stockholm

What University College Stockholm does

University College Stockholm (Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm, EHS) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden, operating with approximately 33 employees across two academic departments: the Department of Human Rights and Democracy and the Department of Religious Studies and Theology (Stockholm School of Theology). The institution serves undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional students, with particular emphasis on training clergy for the Equmeniakyrkan and Church of Sweden denominations alongside general academic formation in human rights and theology.

The educational portfolio spans bachelor's programs in human rights and theology/religious studies, master's programs in human rights and democracy and in religious studies/theology, three doctoral programs (Biblical Studies, Practical Theology with Church History, and Systematic Theology), professional ordination tracks for Equmeniakyrkan priesthood and Church of Sweden clergy, a missionary programme, freestanding courses, foundation year, and an Ecumenical Summer Academy. The academic technology stack comprises Canvas LMS for course delivery, Ladok for student records and certification, TimeEdit for scheduling, Google SSO for staff intranet authentication, and ReadSpeaker for accessibility. The institution maintains 100+ international partnerships including Erasmus+ (24 mobility slots for 2024-2026), exchanges with Emory University, North Park Theological Seminary, Union Theological Seminary Manila, Åbo Akademi, and Menighetsfakultetet Oslo, and Sida-funded Minor Field Studies. Research output is anchored by publication series (Dissertationes Theologicae Holmienses, Tro & Liv, Studia Theologica Holmiensia, Itero) and centres including CTEC (theology, ecology, culture) and CIMK (integration, diversity, church leadership).

The business model is structured around Swedish higher education economics: Swedish, EU/EEA, and exchange students study tuition-free; non-EU/EEA international students pay tuition; and the institution receives Swedish government funding tied to student enrollments and degree completions. Revenue is supplemented by church partner contributions (Equmeniakyrkan as co-founder), Sida grants for field studies, and Erasmus+ mobility funding. Go-to-market runs through Sweden's centralized national admissions system (antagning.se), direct course enrollment via the EHS website, and international exchange agreements. The entity is a privately held Swedish limited company (Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm, organisation number 556947-8968) with no disclosed external investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no publicly disclosed revenue.

Name

University College Stockholm

Legal name

Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm

Website

https://ehs.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

University College Stockholm (Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm) is a private Swedish university college in Bromma offering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional programmes in theology, religious studies, and human rights, with a particular focus on clergy training for Swedish churches and Erasmus+ international exchange.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interfaith & Ecumenical Theological Colleges (EDAHAKAL), Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Theological education programs
• Human rights studies
• Religious studies degrees
• Doctoral theological research

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromma

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees (non-EU/EEA students): International students from outside the EU/EEA pay tuition fees for programs and courses. Swedish and EU/EEA citizens study free of charge under Swedish higher education system.
2. Government funding: Swedish higher education institutions receive government funding based on student enrollments and completed degrees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

University College Stockholm (Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm) is a private higher education institution offering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional programs in theology, religious studies, and human rights. It operates two departments—the Department of Human Rights and Democracy and the Stockholm School of Theology—and also delivers freestanding courses, professional ordination training for Swedish churches, and international exchange opportunities through Erasmus+ and partner universities.

Product overview

University College Stockholm (Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs in theology, religious studies, and human rights. The institution operates as a unified academic provider with two main departments: the Department of Human Rights and Democracy and the Department of Religious Studies and Theology (Stockholm School of Theology). The educational portfolio spans undergraduate bachelor's programs, advanced master's programs, doctoral research degrees, and professional/vocational programs for church ministry. The institution also offers standalone courses, international exchange opportunities through Erasmus+ and partner universities, and field study programs (MFS). Core academic infrastructure includes Canvas LMS for learning management and Ladok for student records. The institution's offerings are designed for students seeking careers in advocacy, academia, ecclesiastical ministry, and international organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Program in Human Rights

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Candler School of Theology, Emory UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partnership with Emory University in Atlanta, USA. Students can study human rights and theology at one of the top 20 universities in the United States.
• Emory University Institute of Human RightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange program for human rights studies at Emory University's Institute of Human Rights in Atlanta, USA.
• North Park Theological Seminary, North Park UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partnership with North Park University in Chicago, USA. Pastors and church members trained within the Evangelical Covenant Church context.
• Union Theological Seminary (UTS), ManilacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcumenical theological seminary exchange partnership since the 1990s. Located near Manila, Philippines. Students can study for one semester.
• Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange program with seminary affiliated with United Methodist Church but serving students from over 30 different denominations. Home to Henry Luce Center for the Arts and Religion.
• Åbo Akademi, FinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinland's only Swedish-language university. Research focuses on minorities and offers studies from bachelor's to doctoral level.
• Menighetsfakultetet (MF), OslocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorway's largest theological educational institution, accredited as a scientific university. Opened in 1908 with approximately 100 employees and 1200 students.
• University of the Western CapeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Religion and Theology in Cape Town, South Africa. Accepts students for field studies or one-term courses.
• Myanmar Institute of TheologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration since 2002 with MIT in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar).
• Université Protestante du Congo KinshasaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProtestant University in Kinshasa, Congo. Accepts students for field studies or one-term courses.
• Theologische Hochschule ReutlingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheological university in Germany. Accepts students who can speak German.
• Dili Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial Science Program partnership in Dili, East Timor.
• Universidad Javeriana, BogotaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia.
• Erasmus+ Partner InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean exchange program with approximately 24 mobility slots (2024-2026) for student studies, training, and staff exchanges across European universities.
• Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency)coreOthersProvides funding for Minor Field Studies (MFS) scholarships for field studies in developing countries. Sida-financed program enabling students to conduct thesis research abroad.
• Equmeniakyrkan (Uniting Church in Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary church partner for professional priest/pastor training programs. Church has co-founded and supports the institution.
• Svenska kyrkan (Church of Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for theological education and priest training in the Church of Sweden tradition.
• World Council of Churches (WCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational ecumenical organization. Students and faculty participate in WCC programs including peacebuilding initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Åbo Akademi University: Finland's only Swedish-language university with research on minorities, theology, and humanities from bachelor's to doctoral level. Direct peer in Nordic Swedish-language higher education and listed as an EHS core exchange partner.
• MF Norwegian School of Theology: Norway's largest theological educational institution, accredited as a scientific university with ~100 employees and ~1,200 students. Closely comparable in mission, faith-based private status, and Nordic geography; a direct exchange and competitor partner.
• Candler School of Theology, Emory University: United Methodist-affiliated seminary in Atlanta, USA, partnered with EHS for student exchange. Direct peer in international theological education and Methodist/Protestant seminary training.
• Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College: A Swedish private university college with a faith-affiliated and humanistic profile offering programs in theology, social work, and health. Comparable in size, private status, and Stockholm/Swedish higher-education positioning.
• Union Theological Seminary (Manila): Ecumenical theological seminary in the Philippines with a partnership dating to the 1990s. Comparable as an ecumenical Protestant seminary offering similar graduate theological programs and exchange opportunities.
• Newman Institute: A small Swedish private higher-education institution focused on theology, philosophy, and cultural studies from a Catholic perspective. Closely comparable niche scale, private status, and theological specialization in the Swedish market.

Others

• World Council of Churches: International ecumenical organization with which EHS students and faculty engage, particularly on peacebuilding. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — an ecosystem partner shaping the same global ecumenical space EHS operates in.
• Sida – Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency: Swedish government agency funding the Minor Field Studies (MFS) scholarships that enable EHS students' thesis field research. A key funding and ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Uppsala University – Faculty of Theology: Sweden's premier theological faculty with extensive research output and historic Church of Sweden ties. Directly competes with EHS for Swedish theology students, faculty, and research grants, but at significantly larger scale.
• Lund University – Faculty of Theology: One of Sweden's two largest theological faculties, offering broad undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in theology and religious studies. Comparable as a Swedish competitor for theological students, though with much larger scale and broader scope than EHS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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