Non-swedish driving license in sweden
Sweden, like most European countries, has right-hand traffic, and you must have your driving license with you whenever you drive. A driving license issued by an EU/EEA member state is valid in Sweden for the same period of time as it is valid in the country where it was issued, as long as it has […]
Swedish language
Many universities offer basic Swedish courses for international students. The course is aimed at students without previous knowledge of the Swedish language. Basic Swedish gives you an introduction to the Swedish language through teacher-led training and to an extent self-learning. The course includes 48 lessons and you meet the teacher and your group twice a […]
Mobile applications
Rail network The Swedish rail network is operated by a few major train operators: SJ, Tågkompaniet, Snälltåget, MTR Express and Inlandsbanan. Snälltåget (translates as the ‘Nice Train’) is a service that runs year-round between Malmö and Stockholm and in the winter months, there is an overnight train service between Malmö and the ski resorts of Åre and Vemdalen, 900km away […]
Banking & Finance
If you are studying for only a short time in Sweden, it might be easiest for you to use your bank account and bank card from your home country, even if this means that your transactions will result in currency exchanges. You can withdraw cash in all ATMs and make your purchases with a bank […]
Swedish identity card
Having a Swedish ID Card – a so-called ID–Kort – will make your life in Sweden a lot easier as you will need it all the time – when picking up packages from the post office or when you wish to open a Swedish bank account. From September 2017 the Swedish Tax Agency’s identity card looks […]
Swedish personal identity number
Overview The personal identification number (personnummer) is a 4-digit number following your date of birth in the format: YYMMDD-XXXX. It is obtained when you are registered in the Swedish population register. It is widely used for everyday purposes in Swedish society such as dealing with authorities, accessing health care, applying for a Swedish ID card, […]
Housing
Housing in Sweden can be an issue if you do not start to do research as soon as you are being offered by the university. There are several housing options depending on the university and city you have been offered. Luckily, Swedish universities offer you several accommodations, especially if you are from non-EU countries. […]
Overview
Guideline II for newcomer students in Sweden has been prepared to provide convenience for students who are planning to move to Sweden for their studies. The purpose of this Guideline II is to provide students with the necessary information for their convenience during their studies in Sweden, as well as to provide an opportunity to […]
Residence permit application
If you are going to study at a university, college, polytechnic education or folk high school at a post-secondary level in Sweden for longer than three months, you can apply for a residence permit for higher education. This also applies to you who are going to study at a mobility program within the EU and […]
Arrival day and induction week
Arrival Day: During Arrival Day, international mentors and university staff will welcome you and help you settle into your new life in Sweden. International mentors will meet you and then guide you through all the remaining stages of Arrival Day. Arrival day is organized for one or two days which is important, especially for those […]
