Department of Scandinavian Studies | University of Washington

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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Winter Course Highlights

Next quarter we have history courses ranging from the Vikings to the Baltic region to mythology to a closer look at Finland or Latvia. For more recent developments, explore Scandinavia in World Affairs or Innovations.
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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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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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December 17, 2018

We are excited to announce the launch of our Alumni Story Project, led by Dr. Kimberly Earles, aimed at gathering stories about...

Alumni Story Project Led by Dr. Kimberly Earles | Department of Scandinavian Studies | University of Washington
Dr. Kimberly Earles will be leading the "Alumni Story Project" during winter 2019. The purpose of the project is to gather stories about Scandinavian Studies alums' lives, their incredible adventures and professional achievements. Today's students want to know, "What did you do with Scandinavian Stu...

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If you didn't get enough Viking talk from Dr. Terje Leiren's presentation for the Scandinavian 30 lecture series, there is an...

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Hygge is less about coziness and more about making meaningful connections, says Kristian Næsby, a visiting lecturer at University of Washington Scandinavian Studies Department.

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