Samhällsvetenskapliga föreningen vid Stockholms universitet

What Samhällsvetenskapliga föreningen vid Stockholms universitet does

Samhällsvetenskapliga föreningen vid Stockholms universitet (SF), also known as The Social Sciences Association, is a non-profit student association and the largest faculty association at Stockholm University. Founded on March 2, 1928 as the Political Science Association (renamed in 1954), SF serves undergraduate and graduate students in social sciences, political science, economics, sociology, and related disciplines at Stockholm University, with secondary outreach to incoming students through the Insparken (welcoming weeks) program. The association was dormant from 1968 to 1994 and revived in 1995.

SF operates a portfolio of student-life services rather than technology products. Its core offerings include Bojan on Thursdays (weekly nightclub at Café Bojan), Wednesday study sessions (pluggstugor with free coffee), traditional Swedish dinner parties (sittningar), the annual Champs of Campus football tournament, the 12-timmarsfesten (12-hour party), and Arbetsmarknadsdagen (career fair). The association owns and operates its primary venue, Borgen/Café Bojan, located in Östra Nobelhuset on Campus Albano — a historic building once used by Nobel laureate Svante Arrhenius — under a primary lease taken in 2000. Supporting infrastructure consists of a Squarespace-hosted website (sf.su.se), social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), and a SpreadShop online merchandise storefront.

The business model is membership-based and non-profit. SF membership is bundled with Stockholm University Student Union (SUS) membership at no incremental cost, channeled exclusively through sus.su.se. Additional revenue comes from merchandise sales (SF patches at 35 SEK, song books), bar and venue operations at Café Bojan, and corporate sponsorship of named events (Arbetsmarknadsdagen, Champs of Campus, 12-timmarsfesten), including a merchandise co-branding arrangement with mera.se. Governance is by an annually elected board led by an Ordförande, with formal traditions (insignia system, song book library, ceremonial dinners) preserved alongside operational committees such as Bojan Crew, Activity Team, Working Ants, and project groups for each major event.

Name

Samhällsvetenskapliga föreningen vid Stockholms universitet

Legal name

Samhällsvetenskapliga föreningen vid Stockholms universitet

Website

https://sf.su.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Samhällsvetenskapliga föreningen vid Stockholms universitet (SF) is Stockholm University's largest faculty association, serving social sciences students with social events, study support, and career networking. It operates Café Bojan/Borgen and is funded via bundled SUS membership, merchandise sales, and event sponsorship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Association Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Club Sports Programs (MPAKACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB), Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Business, Entrepreneurship & Case Competitions (DECA-style, Pitch, Case) (EDAMAGAJ)

Keywords

• Student association services
• Campus event hosting
• Student social activities
• Career fair services
• Membership club services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Members enroll in SF through Stockholm University Student Union's (SUS) website. SF membership is bundled with SUS membership at no extra cost.
2. Merchandise sales: Sale of SF merchandise including patches (35 SEK), song books, and other branded items through physical sales at Borgen and online via SpreadShop.
3. Bar and venue operations: Revenue generated from bar operations at Bojan on Thursdays nightclub events and other venue-based activities.
4. Event sponsorship and corporate collaborations: Corporate sponsorships and collaborations for events such as 12-timmarsfesten, Champs of Campus, and Arbetsmarknadsdagen career fair. Includes financial sponsorship, product donations, and marketing exposure at events.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SF is a membership-based student association that organizes and hosts a broad program of social, cultural, and career-oriented activities for social sciences students at Stockholm University, including weekly nightclub events (Bojan on Thursdays), study sessions, traditional Swedish dinner parties (sittningar), an annual career fair, welcoming weeks for new students (Insparken), football tournaments, and the 12-timmarsfesten. The association operates its own venue (Borgen / Café Bojan) in Östra Nobelhuset on Campus Albano and sells branded merchandise including patches, song books, and association insignia.

Product overview

Samhällsvetenskapliga Föreningen vid Stockholms universitet (SF) is a student association that functions as a membership-based social club rather than a technology company. The organization offers a portfolio of student life services including Café Bojan (study venue and nightclub venue), recurring events like Bojan on Thursdays (weekly nightclub), Bojan Crew (club management), and study sessions. SF organizes major annual events including Insparken (welcome activities), Champs of Campus (football tournament), 12-timmarsfesten (12-hour party), Arbetsmarknadsdagen (career fair), and traditional Swedish dinner parties (sittningar). The association also maintains Swedish student traditions through insignia (ribbons and medals), song books, and the Ministry of Marshals. Members can join various committees including Activity Team, Bojan Crew, Working Ants, and project groups for specific events. Membership is obtained through Stockholm University Student Union (SUS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bojan on Thursdays Weekly Thursday nightclub event held at Café Bojan (Borgen), featuring a dance floor with student-friendly bar prices and DJs creating a vibrant campus atmosphere for SF members and Stockholm University students.
• Café Bojan / Borgen Venue The association's home venue in Östra Nobelhuset at Kräftriket 1A on Campus Albano, used for study sessions with free coffee on Wednesdays and as a nightclub on Thursdays.
• Insparken (Welcoming Weeks) Semesterly welcoming activities for new social sciences students at Stockholm University featuring city tours, soap football, speedfriending, study sessions, boats and barbecues, and point hunts.
• Champs of Campus Stockholm University's largest annual football tournament where all campus student associations compete for the prestigious title, featuring mixed 5-a-side teams, fun activities, and food.
• 12-timmarsfesten (12-Hour Party) Annual 12-hour non-stop party featuring networking, live music, barbecue, multiple bars, and dance floors both outdoors and indoors in early summer nights, with themed hours.
• Arbetsmarknadsdagen (Career Day) SF's own career fair where students meet employers including companies, authorities, and organizations seeking social scientists, enabling networking for post-graduation jobs, internships, and part-time work.
• Sittningar (Dinner Parties) Traditional Swedish student three-course dinner parties with varying themes and dress codes, ranging from formal finsittning to themed fulsittning, complemented by speeches and communal singing.
• Study Sessions (Pluggstugor) Weekly study sessions held on Wednesdays at Borgen where members can study in a quiet environment with free coffee and fika provided.
• SF Membership Annual membership in SF bundled with Stockholm University Student Union (SUS) membership at no extra cost, providing access to events, study sessions, venue, and member benefits.
• Song Books (Sångböcker) Traditional Swedish student song books central to student life, available for purchase during dinner parties and at the bar during Bojan on Thursdays.
• SF Patches (Profilprodukter) Branded SF patches sold for 35 SEK at the Borgen venue and through the SpreadShop online store, sponsored by mera.se.
• Association Insignia (Ribbons and Medals) Marks of merit including tail coat ribbons (blue, white, red), Board Medal in Silver, Board Medal in Gold, Mini Ant, Merit Medal, and The Ant (highest honor) worn by members to demonstrate affiliation and achievements.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stockholms universitets studentkår (SUS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary partnership for membership enrollment. SF members automatically receive SUS membership at no extra cost. SUS handles membership administration and provides infrastructure support for SF operations.
• Akademikerförbundet SSRminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Akademikerförbundet SSR for student membership benefits and professional development content for social sciences students.
• Studentliv StockholmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for promoting student life activities and cross-promoting events in the Stockholm student community.
• mera.seminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for SF merchandise patches. mera.se sponsors merchandise patches sold at Borgen for 35 SEK.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Juridiska föreningen vid Stockholms universitet: Faculty association at Stockholm University for law students. Operates a club, pub nights, and traditions — a direct in-university peer to SF, addressing a different faculty but with the same operational playbook.
• Stockholms universitets studentkår (SUS): The umbrella student union at Stockholm University that administers SF's membership enrollment. Operates at the same university with overlapping student-life offerings, and is the primary GTM partner for SF.
• Föreningen Ekonomerna vid Handelshögskolan i Stockholm: Student association at Stockholm School of Economics running a pubs/nightclub, sittningar, corporate sponsorships, and career fair — a like-for-like faculty association model operating in the same Stockholm market as SF.
• LundaEkonomerna: The largest faculty association for business, economics, and social science students at Lund University. Closest like-for-like peer in Sweden — also membership-based, also runs a venue, also organizes recurring social events, career fairs, and traditions.

Regional players

• Umeå studentkår: Student union at Umeå University with membership, club operations, and traditions — comparable shape to SF but serving a northern Swedish university.
• Göteborgs universitets studentkår (GS): Student union at the University of Gothenburg offering membership-based student services, pubs, and career support. Comparable model but operating in western Sweden rather than Stockholm.
• Uppsala studentkår: Student union at Uppsala University running tradition-rich student life, pubs, and career programming — comparable in mission and structure to SF/SUS, but serving a different Swedish university market.

Emerging players

• Akademikerförbundet SSR: Swedish union for social science graduates that SF partners with for member benefits and professional development. A natural pipeline partner that connects SF's student members to post-graduation professional services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sf_su_se
• Facebookfacebook.com/sf.su.se
• Instagraminstagram.com/sf.su.se
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/samh%C3%A4llsvetenskapliga-f%C3%B6reningen-vid-stockholms-universitet

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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