Department of Human Geography
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Study with us!
Welcome to the Department of Human Geography!
We work with research and education in Geography, Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning.
What is Human Geography?
Human geography deals with how spatial processes such as migration, landscape change and spatial planning shape people’s lives and activities.
Applications for autumn 2026 are open
EU/EEA and Swiss students, apply before 15 April
What is Urban and Regional Planning?
Urban and regional planning is about developing strategies and projects for a sustainable development of our cities and regions.
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Our courses and programmes
With us, you can study Geography, Human Geography, and Urban and Regional Planning. We offer courses and programmes at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.
Our research
We have leading researchers in urban geography, historical geography and landscape studies, agricultural geography, migration and population geography, economic geography, gender and planning, and Geographical Information Systems.
About us
The Department of Human Geography is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University.
Contact us
Contact details for all our faculty, academic and administrative staff, doctoral students, and other employees.
Study with us
We offer a stimulating study environment with close links between education, research, and the labour market.
Collaboration
We collaborate with schools, municipalities, regions, companies, associations and individuals, but also with other universities, institutions and institutes, in Sweden and abroad.