Chapter 1. Introductory provisions
General
paragraph 1 of this regulation, there are adjacent to the
the higher education Act (1992:1434) provisions of the National Defence College.
In other respects, the provisions in the higher education Ordinance
(1993:100) that are specifically set out in this regulation.
Regulation (2010:1751).
Security questions
section 2 of the Defence Academy's handling of safety issues
is regulated by the law on information (1996:627) and
safety protection Regulation (1996:633).
The higher education Ordinance enforcement
section 3 of national defence 1. 4, 5, 7, 11-14 and
section 16 of the higher education Ordinance (1993:100).
Regulation (2010:1751).
International activities
section 4 of the national defence University is the Swedish contact body for participation in
Consortium of defence academies and security institutes
within the framework of the partnership for peace.
section 5 of the National Defence College may engage such service export in
its area of activity that is consistent with the University's
information in General. Regulation (2010:594).
Chapter 2. Board of Directors, the President and the rest of the Organization
The composition of the Board
§ 1 the Board of Directors of national defence shall consist of:
and fourteen other members. Of Chapter 2. 4 of the higher education Act
(1992:1434) shows that the President included in the Board.
The armed forces and the Swedish civil
readiness to be represented by a member.
The Board of Directors shall appoint Vice-Presidents from among its.
Regulation (2013:15).
The higher education Ordinance enforcement
section 2 of the Board, the Rector and the Dean's Deputy
apply Chapter 2. 2-8, 10, 11 and 13 of the higher education Ordinance
(1993:100). Regulation (2010:1751).
Research and Education Committee
Area of responsibility
section 3 of the National Defence College should have a research and
Education Committee. Research and Education Committee shall
responsible for research and education at the undergraduate level and
second level. The Board shall otherwise answer for the information
as national defence decides. Regulation (2010:1751).
Members
4 § Research and Education Committee shall consist of at least eleven
members. The majority of the members shall be persons who have
a job at the National Defence College as
1. professor, teacher or researcher requiring
lowest doctoral degree or equivalent qualification, or
2. teachers in a given subject area and is an officer and have
gone through higher military education or equivalent
training.
The members referred to in the first subparagraph shall be appointed through election
within the high school. National defence may provide closer
rules about what people who are eligible and
persons entitled to vote and about the electoral process.
Defence Academy's Board of Directors shall appoint no more than three
Members must be suitable for the mission and not be
employees at the Swedish National Defence College. Of these, at least one Member
representing the armed forces and an Authority for
public safety and emergency preparedness. The students at
National defence has also the right to be represented in
Board with at least three members. Regulation (2010:1751).
Other organization
section 5 Of Chapter 2. 5 and § 9 of the higher education Act (1992:1434), it follows that
National defence decides on its internal organisation in addition to
the Board of Directors, the headmaster and the research and Education Committee.
Regulation (2010:1751).
section 6 of the Regulations on student representation in Chapter 2. section 14 of the
First, second and fourth paragraphs of the higher education Ordinance
(1993:100) also applies to national defence. If the decision is not
shall be taken by the Board of research and education, also applies to
Chapter 2. section 14 of the third paragraph.
Of national defence comes Chapter 2. 16 of the higher education Ordinance
on college library. Regulation (2010:1751).
Staff disciplinary board
section 7 At the Swedish National Defence College, there shall be a
staff disciplinary board.
National defence should apply the staff representatives Ordinance
(1987:1101). Regulation (2010:1751).
Chapter 3. Positions at national defence College
section 1 of the employment of professors, associate professors and other teachers
and graduate students apply Chapter 4. 1, 3-7, 9 and 11-17 sections and 5
Cape. the higher education Ordinance (1993:100). Regulation (2010:1751).
section 2 of the employment of officers as a teacher comes to Chapter 4. 1,
5, 9, 13-15 and section 17 of the higher education Ordinance (1993:100). At
such positions shall section 6 of the Employment Ordinance
(1994:373).
With the officers for the purposes of this regulation, those who are or have
been employed as an officer in the armed forces and foreign
officers. Regulation (2010:1751).
Chapter 4. Tertiary education at basic and advanced level
Exams
§ 1 in education at the basic level or advanced level, at
National Defence College completions only those qualifications listed in
the annex to this regulation. The annex also indicates on which
level and in what areas a certain degree must be completed and
the conditions that must be fulfilled for a certain degree
(exam description). The annex also contains provisions on
thesis title and if the translation of the degree designation.
Regulation (2010:1751).
The higher education Ordinance enforcement
section 2 of the education at the basic level or advanced level comes in
Moreover, Chapter 6. 2, 3, 6-11, 11 b-11 (f), 13-18 and 20-24 § §
the higher education Ordinance (1993:100). Regulation (2010:1751).
Joint degree
2 a of the National Defence College may participate in an educational collaboration
as indicated in Chapter 1. the second subparagraph of paragraph 17 of the higher education Act
(1992:1434) only if cooperation is based on a written
agreement. Such an agreement may
National Defence College be included with
1. a University subject
the higher education Act,
2. an individual training providers who are authorised to
issuing degrees under the Act (1993:792) for permission to
issue certain degrees, or
3. a foreign higher education institution that is not a natural person.
Regulation (2010:1751).
paragraph 2 (b) in addition to what is provided for in Chapter 6. 11 (b) §
the higher education Ordinance (1993:100), National Defence College, a
agreement referred to in paragraph 2 (a) only if the training is not
can lead to graduating as set out in the annex to this
Regulation. Regulation (2010:1751).
Access to training leading to graduating
Basic permissions
section 3 in order to be admitted to an education that leads
to graduating as set out in the annex to this regulation
required, in addition to the General admission requirements
According to Chapter 7. 5, 6 and section 24 of the higher education Ordinance (1993:100),
that the applicant
1. is a Swedish citizen,
2. completed military basic training under the Act
(1994:1809) about national service or equivalent military
education,
3. have undergone background checks and qualify
According to Swedish Security Protection Act (1996:627) and
safety protection Regulation (1996:633), and
4. does the National Defence College and deemed suitable for
the training.
National defence may provide details relating to the
requirements referred to in the first subparagraph 4. Regulation (2014:1535).
Specific admission requirements
section 4 of the national defence may provide for the specific
permissions that are required for admission to training
referred to in paragraph 3. Regulation (2010:1751).
The higher education Ordinance enforcement
§ 5 for admission to the training referred to in paragraph 3 of the terms of
Moreover, Chapter 7. 1-8, 12, 13, 17, section 18 of the first and third paragraphs
and 19-23 § of the higher education Ordinance (1993:100), as well as annex 3 to the
the regulation, with the exception of paragraphs 3 to 8.
National defence may provide for a derogation from Chapter 7. section 13
the first subparagraph the higher education Ordinance (1993:100).
Regulation (2010:1751).
Access to other training at the first or second
level
section 6 for access to other basic level education or
advanced level at the National Defence College comes to Chapter 7. 1-9 (a),
11-13, 15-28 and 30-33 § of the higher education Ordinance (1993:100).
National Defence College must, in so far as requirements for special permissions
set, determine which area permissions that apply to
the training. Regulation (2010:1751).
Disciplinary actions
paragraph 7 of disciplinary measures against students who are admitted to and
pursuing higher education at the Swedish National Defence College may be taken
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 10. the higher education Ordinance
(1993:100). Regulation (2010:1751).
Chapter 5. Other studies at the Swedish National Defence College
section 1 of the National Defence College, on behalf of the Authority for
civil contingencies agency or other employer
organise education according to the Regulation (2002:760) if
contract education at universities and colleges.
What is said in paragraph 3, second subparagraph of the regulation on
contract education at universities and colleges shall not apply
for education on behalf of the Authority for
public safety and emergency preparedness. Regulation (2010:1751).
section 2 of the National Defence College, on behalf of the armed forces, organize
other education than those regulated under this regulation.
At the training referred to in the first subparagraph shall apply
fee Regulation (1992:191). National defence may provide
regulations on the amount. The fee will be calculated so that
full cost recovery is achieved. Regulation (2010:1751).
Chapter 6. Appeal
section 1 Of the appeal of the Defence Academy's decision applies
12 Cape. the higher education Ordinance (1993:100) with the exception of
decisions on the employment of officers and teachers according to Chapter 3.
paragraph 2 of this regulation. Regulation (2010:1751).
Chapter 7. Redesignation Chapter 6. by Regulation (2010:1751).
Transitional provisions
2007:1164
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2008, when
Regulation (1996:1476) with instruction for the Swedish National Defence College
shall be repealed.
2. the reference in Chapter 2. section 2 of Chapter 2. section 11 of the
the higher education Ordinance (1993:100) if the Chancellor's jurisdiction must
apply for the first time since a new President should be appointed or
last date of effect on October 1, 2008.
3. Older provisions still apply to the appeal of the
hiring decisions that have given before 1 January 2008.
4. the provisions of Chapter 5. If access to officer training
shall apply for the first time for admission beginning after
June 30, 2008.
5. before 1 January 2008 has started a training
under the older rules, and anyone who has been previously adopted
for such training but a respite to the time then
begin training, have the right to complete their training for
to get a professional officer exam according to the previous law,
until the end of June 2012.
6. It adopted the programme for professional officers in 2006
each officer's program in 2007 shall, on request, to
National defence is considered to be accepted for training
to graduating as set out in the annex to this regulation.
2009:1072
This Regulation shall enter into force on January 1, 2010 and
apply in respect of education that begins after the end of
June 2010.
2010:594
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 2010 for 1
Cape. paragraph 3 and the remainder on september 30, 2010.
2010:1751
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2011.
2. the provisions of Chapter 4. 30 § 2-5, 8 and 9
the higher education Ordinance (1993:100) as in force on 31
December 2010, with the exception of the provisions concerning the renewal of
a temporary employment, shall apply in respect of the
before 1 January 2011 has been hired for a limited time
According to the provisions. Such application shall be made as long as
the employment is in progress. When handling cases of release
of a temporary employment in an indefinite
According to the older provisions in Chapter 4. 30 § 5
the higher education Ordinance, the provisions in Chapter 4. 7, 9 and
section 28 of the higher education Ordinance in force on 31 december
2010 applied.
3. the provisions of Chapter 4. 8 a of and 30 § 6
the higher education Ordinance (1993:100) as in force on 31
December 2010 on temporary employment as Assistant
Associate Professor may be applied to the end of september 2011.
4. in the case of the who before 1 January 2011 new
as an Assistant Professor, under 3, the provisions of Chapter 4.
30 § 6 higher education Ordinance (1993:100), as in force on 31
December 2010 Heo. Such
employment may be renewed according to the previous law.
5. the provisions of Chapter 4. section 10 and section 30 7
the higher education Ordinance (1993:100) as in force on 31
December 2010 on temporary employment as
Assistant Professor may be applied to the end of september
2011.
6. in the case of the who before 1 January 2011 new
as a research associate in accordance with 5, the provisions of Chapter 4. section 30
7 the higher education Ordinance (1993:100), as in force on 31
December 2010 Heo. Such
employment may be renewed according to the previous law.
7. the provisions of Chapter 4. 5, 7, 8 (a), 11-13 (a), 20-23 and a-24
section 28 of the of the higher education Ordinance (1993:100), as in force on 31
December 2010 shall apply in respect of matters relating to the promotion
by teachers who have submitted to national defence but not
have been completed before 1 January 2011. For the purposes of the
older provisions should the information research and
Education Committee is responsible for the maintained by the Board or by the
person or group of persons as the National Defence College
decides.
8. If a proceeding relating to the employment of teachers, in cases other than
referred to in 7 or older, according to the provisions of Chapter 4. 2
and 3 sections on the employment of officers, have begun but not
completed before 1 January 2011, the provisions of Chapter 4.
5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20-22, 24, 24A, 26-28 and 30 § §
the higher education Ordinance (1993:100) as in force on 31
December 2010 is implemented in the employment case. At
application of the older provisions in
the higher education Ordinance, should the information research and
Education Committee is responsible for the maintained by the Board or by the
person or group of persons as the National Defence College
decides.
9. in the case of the under 8 have been hired after 1
January 2011 by virtue of the rules set out in Chapter 4. 30 § 2-5, 8
and 9 the higher education Ordinance (1993:100) as in force on 31
December 2010, these provisions shall apply as long as the
the employment is in progress. The provisions of Chapter 4. 30 § 2, 5, 8 and
9 the higher education Ordinance in force on 31 december 2010
renewal of a temporary employment and transition of a
temporary employment in an indefinite,
not, however, apply.
10. for purposes of calculating the period of employment as an adjunct professor
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4. 11 of the higher education Ordinance
(1993:100) as in force from 1 January 2011,
even the period of employment as an adjunct professor in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 4. 30 § 2 of the higher education Ordinance in their
amended december 31, 2010 to be considered.
11. for purposes of calculating the period of employment as a guest professor in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 4. 12 of the higher education Ordinance (1993:100)
as amended with effect from 1 January 2011 to be even
tenure as visiting professor in accordance with the provisions of the 4
Cape. 30 § 9 higher education Ordinance in force at 31
December 2010 to be considered.
12. the provisions of Chapter 12. 2 of the higher education Ordinance
(1993:100), as in force on 31 december 2010,
still, in the case of a decision given by
application of the provisions in the higher education Ordinance in their
version prior to January 1, 2011.
Annex
Content
This annex sets out the
1. What are the exams may be taken at the first and second
level and in which areas at the Swedish National Defense College, and
2. What are the requirements to be met for each degree
(exam description).
Common provisions
Thesis title
A degree title consists of a qualification as specified in
This annex and, where appropriate, a first or last point
or both, that indicates the degree focus. National Defence College
determines the first or last point to be used. For
Some exams should, as indicated by
exam descriptions, national defence determine a
focus.
Translation
A translation of the degree designation shall reflect the degree
scope and focus and, if applicable, on the
level should be completed.
University and College Council may provide for
the translation of the exam to English. National Defence College
decide if the translation of the degree in the degree certificate to
languages other than English, after consultation with the universities and
Council for higher education in terms of the legal status of a
translation of the exam may have in other countries.
National defence decides about the translation of the first and
after which national defence uses. National defence should
to University and College Council sign the pros and
After led the Swedish National Defence College that particularly for use
for each degree and the translation into English.
National defence will also get to University and
College Council report translation of thesis titles to
languages other than English.
List of exams
Degrees at the undergraduate level
General qualifications
College degree
Bachelor's degree
Professional degrees
Graduating
Degrees awarded at advanced level
General qualifications
Master's degree
in the areas of military science or political science
Exam descriptions
DEGREES AT THE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
College degree
Scope
College degree is obtained after the student has completed
course requirements of 120 credits with particular focus that
National Defence College;
Target
Knowledge and understanding
For college graduates, the student should
-knowledge and understanding of the subject area
(main area), including knowledge of
the scientific basis and knowledge of any applicable
methods in the field.
Skills and abilities
For college graduates, the student should
• the ability to search, collect and interpret relevant
information to formulate answers to well-defined
issues within the main field of study,
-the ability to present and discuss their knowledge with
different groups, and
-demonstrate the skills required to work independently
with certain tasks in the field of study intending.
Judgement and approach
For college graduates, the student should
-demonstrate knowledge and have the tools to manage ethical
issues within the main field of study.
Independent project (degree project)
For college graduates, the student should, within the framework of the
course requirements have completed an independent project
(thesis) in the main field of study.
Miscellaneous
For college graduates with a particular emphasis shall also be the
specific requirements shall apply as national defence determines in
the context of the requirements of this degree description.
Bachelor's degree
Scope
Bachelor's degree is obtained after the student has completed
course requirements of 180 ECTS credits with particular focus that
National Defence University, of which at least 90 credits with
in-depth level within the subject area
(main area) for training.
Target
Knowledge and understanding
For the Bachelor's degree, the student should
-knowledge and understanding of the main field for
education, including knowledge of the scientific
as a result, knowledge of applicable methods within the area, deepening
in any part of the area and orientation of current
research questions.
Skills and abilities
For the Bachelor's degree, the student should
• the ability to search, collect, evaluate and interpret
relevant information in a problem and to critically
discuss phenomena, issues and situations,
-demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and
solve problems, and to carry out tasks within given time frames,
-demonstrate the ability to orally and in writing present and
discuss information, problems and solutions in dialogue with different
groups, and
-demonstrate the skills required to work independently
in the field of study intending.
Judgement and approach
For the Bachelor's degree, the student should
-demonstrate the ability to perform in the main field of study
assessments, taking into account relevant scientific,
social and ethical issues,
-insight into the role of knowledge in society and human
responsibility for its use, and
-demonstrate the ability to identify their need for further
knowledge and to develop their skills.
Independent project (degree project)
For the Bachelor's degree, the student should, within the framework of the
course requirements have completed an independent project
(degree project) worth at least 15 higher education credits in order
the training.
Miscellaneous
For the Bachelor of science with a particular emphasis shall also be the
specific requirements shall apply as national defence determines in
the context of the requirements of this degree description.
PROFESSIONAL DEGREES
Graduating
Scope
Graduating is achieved after the student has completed
course requirements of 180 ECTS credits.
Target
For graduating, the student will demonstrate the knowledge and ability
required to work independently as an officer.
Knowledge and understanding
For a graduating student should
-demonstrate knowledge of the scientific basis and its
proven experience and knowledge of current research and
development work and knowledge about the relationship between science
and proven experience and the significance of
professional practice,
-view such broad knowledge in military subjects required to
in a senior position responsible for personnel and equipment in
military operations,
-demonstrate an understanding of mechanisms and interaction in the military
conflicts along the full spectrum of conflict,
-demonstrate knowledge about crisis management in stressful situations
society, and
-demonstrate knowledge of both national and international
relevant statutes and regulations.
Skills and abilities
For a graduating student should
-the ability to work with a holistic plan, lead and with
appropriate methods, carry out tasks within given frameworks,
-demonstrate the ability to educate, inform and support groups,
-demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge to manage various
situations, events and questions based on
task, the individual's and group's needs,
• the ability to critically and systematically examine, assess
and use relevant information,
• the ability for team work and cooperation with groups of
different compounds, and
-demonstrate the ability in both national and international
context, present and discuss
information, problems and solutions with different groups.
Judgement and approach
For a graduating student should
-self-awareness and empathy,
-demonstrate the ability to safety thinking in different
situations,
-demonstrate the ability to make assessments of professional misconduct with
into account relevant scientific, societal and ethical
aspects with particular regard to human rights,
-insight into the possibilities and limitations of the technology, its
role in society and people's responsibility for its use,
including military, social and economic aspects as well as
environmental and health and safety at work,
-demonstrate the ability to a professional approach, and
-demonstrate the ability to identify their need for further
knowledge and continuously develop their skills.
Independent project (degree project)
For a graduating student should, within the framework of the
course requirements have completed an independent project
(degree project) worth at least 15 ECTS credits.
Miscellaneous
For graduating must also be revised requirements shall apply as
National defence decides in the context of the requirements of this
exam description.
DEGREES AWARDED AT ADVANCED LEVEL
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree
Scope
Master's degree is obtained after the student has completed
course requirements of 60 credits, with a certain direction
National Defence University, of which a minimum of 30 credits with
depth in the main area (main area)
the training. In addition, the requirements for completion of a Bachelor's degree,
Bachelor, degree of at least 180
ECTS credits or equivalent foreign qualification.
Exemption from the requirement of a prior degree may be made for a
students admitted to the programme without having had
General admission requirements in the form of a degree. However, this does
not if admissions have been made except according to Chapter 7. section 28 of the
the second subparagraph the higher education Ordinance (1993:100) due to
Diploma not yet issued.
Target
Knowledge and understanding
For the master's degree, the student should
-knowledge and understanding of the main field for
education, including both an overview of the area
Advanced knowledge in certain areas of the field as well as insight into
current research and development work, and
-demonstrate advanced methodological knowledge in the main area of
the training.
Skills and abilities
For the master's degree, the student should
-demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge and analyse, assess
and handle complex phenomena, issues and
situations even with limited information,
-demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate
issues as well as planning and use appropriate methods
perform advanced tasks within given time frames,
-demonstrate the ability to orally and in writing
and discuss their findings and the knowledge and arguments
who are based in dialogue with different groups, and
-demonstrate the skills required to participate in research
and development work or to work in other qualified
activity.
Judgement and approach
For the master's degree, the student should
-demonstrate the ability to perform in the main field of study
assessments, taking into account relevant scientific,
societal and ethical aspects, and awareness of
ethical aspects of research and development,
-show insight into the possibilities and limitations of,
its role in society and the responsibility for how the
used, and
-demonstrate the ability to identify their need for further
knowledge and to take responsibility for their learning.
Independent project (degree project)
For master's degree students should, within the framework of the
course requirements have completed an independent project
(degree project) worth at least 15 higher education credits in order
the training.
Miscellaneous
For the master of science with a particular emphasis shall also be the
specific requirements shall apply as national defence determines in
the context of the requirements of this degree description.
Regulation (2012:723).
