Academic Membership

The Irish Chamber of Commerce in Sweden is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to building an academic & professional community to promote, develop and strengthen collaboration between Irish and Swedish professionals at all stages of their career.

Students studying in Ireland/Sweden with an Irish connection can avail of free  membership to expand their network through the opportunity to attend all of our events, including the monthly breakfasts and the annual Beacon Award Gala.

Membership criteria

Academic members are defined as such:

1. Individuals who are active Students at an accredited Swedish educational institution

2. Either Irish by birth or have an Irish parent or have studied in Ireland for more than one semester.

Other eligibility criteria are considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

Apply for the academic membership here. Should you have any queries or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Information that has to be provided in order for the application to be processed:

• Full Name (First & Last)

• Private email address 

• Date of Birth

• University Affiliation

• If participating in the Erasmus program, specify the university in Ireland

• Expected Year of Graduation

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be asked to verify your academic status by emailing a photo of your student ID.

Addressing the Needs of Academic Members

The ICCS is committed to catering to the specific needs of academic members, offering a range of benefits tailored to their professional and personal growth.

Our services are thoughtfully structured into three distinct categories:

• Event-based: Engage in both formal and informal gatherings designed to foster networking and collaboration.

• Knowledge-based: Participate in informal networking sessions, one-on-one interactions, and industry-specific events aimed at sharing expertise.

• Network-based: Benefit from personalized one-on-one mentorship opportunities.

For further details on the services available to academic members, refer to the comprehensive table provided below. Additional information can be found on the corresponding pages within this section.

Payment for Services

The ICCS is a voluntary organisation which does not get paid for its services other than via membership fees (which are designed to cover operational costs). For this reason the services described here are provided solely if and when the Chamber chooses to. The Chamber is not obligated to provide a specific service to a specific member. Paid-up membership is a requirement for these services. Members are permitted to provide additional paid-for consultancy outside the constraints of the Chamber if they so choose, all of which is entirely unaffiliated with the Chamber.

For Academic members with a valid Student credential from a recognised educational institution, the Chamber provides a free membership.