Department of Scandinavian Studies | University of Washington

Where the Life of the Mind Meets the World

From cinema and folklore to politics and environment, our award-winning faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research and innovative teaching.
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Specialization for a Globalizing World

Graduate students bring their unique North European specializations to intellectual communities across campus and rewarding careers in academia and the public humanities.
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Washington and Scandinavia

With long-standing ties between Scandinavia and the Pacific Northwest, our department connects our state to Europe's most dynamic economic area, the home of Angry Birds and Skype, IKEA and Maersk, and the highest living standards in the world.
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Spring Course Highlights

This spring, dive into Finnish popular culture, learn about auteur filmmakers, explore the sagas of the vikings or discover the society, culture and history of the Sámi people.
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Scandinavian Studies Alums Get the Edge

Prepared with knowledge from world leaders in welfare, business, and gender equity, our alumni pursue twenty-first-century careers in academia, law, international business, and even STEM.
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