Department of Scandinavian Studies | University of Washington

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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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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Learn more about Scandinavia this autumn! Get a broad overview of the cultures, discover the myths or take a deeper dive into the history of Estonia, Latvia, Norway or Sweden.
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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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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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8-Year-Old Girl Discovers Iron Age Sword In Swedish Lake
The sword is about 33 inches long and "exceptionally well-preserved." The 1,500-year-old artifact even has a sheath made of wood and leather.

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The Department of Scandinavian Studies faculty and graduate students are looking forward to classes starting today! Feel free to drop by...

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