First of all – Congratulations!

Welcome to Stockholm University!

Part 1 – Admitted, What’s next?
Check if you need to confirm that you want
to keep your seat

Some departments require

you to confirm whether or
not you intend to begin
your studies at Stockholm
University.

If you do not wish to

attend the programme or
course you have been
admitted to, please decline Photo credits: Viktor Gårdsäter

your place as soon as

possible. su.se/coursecatalogue
su.se/departments
Conditionally admitted because you are
in your final year of your bachelor’s
programme?
If you have been conditionally admitted because you are in the
final year of your bachelor’s programme, you will need to show
the final transcript and diploma in order to register at you
department.

Be sure to verify how and when you must document that you
have completed your bachelor's studies with your department,
if you are not able to do so by the date set by your department,
your admission will be withdrawn.
https://www.su.se/english/education/admissions/entry-
requirements/conditionally-eligible-or-conditionally-admitted-
applicants-1.446799
Timeline – Scholarships & Tuition fees

7 April - Master's results published - Students admitted to a Master’s

programme who are required to pay tuition fees will be sent a link to
an electronic application form for the Stockholm University scholarship via
email. These students will also be sent a separate link to an electronic
form confirming that they want to receive an invoice covering the tuition
fee should they not be awarded a scholarship.

11 April - Deadline Scholarship application, Master’s - Deadline for

application to the Stockholm University scholarship.

13 April - Bachelor's results published - These students will recieve a

link to an electronic form confirming that they want an invoice sent.
Timeline – Scholarships & Tuition fees

28 April - Scholarship results Swedish Institute, Master’s

The results for the SI scholarship are announced at si.se.

3 May - Scholarship results Stockholm University,

Master's
The results for the SU scholarship are announced. The
nominees will receive an email confirming that they are
awarded the scholarship, approximately from 3 May.
Timeline – Scholarships & Tuition fees

April and May - Invoices are sent to admitted students

Students will receive a link to an electronic form confirming that they want an
invoice sent. Invoices are sent to admitted students in the first admission
round. For students who are admitted late (have made a late application/have
been placed on a waiting list and are now being offered a study seat) the
invoices will be sent on a weekly basis.

1 June - Deadline for payment of the tuition fee

Students required to pay the tuition fee must pay by 1 June.

Residence permit application - Once the tuition fee instalment has been
paid and registered, students may apply for a residence permit for studies.
How to pay the tuition fee

Detailed information on how to pay

the tuition fee can be found on our
website: Payment of tuition fee

FAQ Costs, fees and scholarships

Find the answer to the most
frequently asked questions about
costs, fees and scholarships, or
contact us for more information and
guidance.

FAQ and Contact Photo credits: Niklas Björling

Residence permit

Application information and

documentation required available on the
website of the Swedish Migration Agency

April 26: Residence permit application

webinar. Invitations are sent out to
admitted students.

Photo credits: Niklas Björling

Insurance for fee-paying students

The ”FAS - The Swedish State’s Insurance for Fee-Paying Students”, is

a health insurance that covers all international fee-paying students at
Stockholm University. The Notification of selection results document
can be used as an insurance certificate, when applying for the
residence permit at the Swedish Migration Agency.

If you have questions about FAS, please send an email

to [email protected].
Insurance for EU/EEA/Swiss
students

EU/EEA/Swiss/Nordic Citizens should bring the EHIC card

If you are a citizen of any of the EU/EEA countries or Switzerland,

you should register for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in
your home country before coming to Sweden. This card gives you the
right to medical care at the same cost as Swedes.

Different insurances for students

Insurance

Students staying in Sweden

for more than a year should
register with the Swedish Tax
Agency for a personal
identity number.

¨Once you have received

your number, you will be
entitled to all healthcare
services and pay Swedish
patient fees. Photo credits: Niklas Björling
Staying more than one year?

● Register at the Swedish Tax Agency to get a Swedish

Personal identity number
https://www.su.se/english/education/new-in-
sweden/swedish-personal-identity-number

Remember to update the Swedish Personal idenity number to at

the University study administration system.
Q&A on the coronavirus for newly
admitted students

Visit the Q&A: www.su.se/newstudent/coronaqa

www.su.se/predeparture
Part 2 – Preparing for moving to Sweden

Photo credits: Mantas Hesthave Unsplash

An average monthly budget

● Food: SEK 2000

● Accommodation: SEK 4700

● Local travel: SEK 600

● Phone/internet: SEK 300

● Hobby/leisure, miscellaneous:

SEK 1600

Total: SEK 9200

(around €900 or $1,000).

Working in Sweden during studies

• You are allowed to work

during your studies, but
please note that it is
difficult to find a part
time job in Sweden if
you do not speak
Swedish.

• Recommended websites
for part time jobs:
MyCareer, Academic
Work and
StudentConsulting
Working in Sweden after graduation

● Stay for 12 months after your studies to find a job or start a

company – apply for a Residence permit for looking for work
after studies

● Being an entrepreneur in Sweden: Verksamt.se

● su.se/mycareer/events
Housing Information
Housing film and webinar

Link to watch the film

Also, a recorded webinar with the Housing Office will

also be published on the Housing webpages next
week.
Recommended websites with
housing advertisements/queues
Below are websites with housing advertisements that we recommend.

● SSSB is the largest student accommodation landlord in Stockholm. You should register on

their housing queue list as soon as possible, since the waiting time is about 200-300 days.

They do have last minute deals which are posted on first come-first serve basis. You will

need to visit this website every few hours to have a chance on those deals.

● Akademiskkvart is a website containing private housing advertisements aimed at

researchers and students. It is a joint effort from the Universities and Student Unions in

Stockholm and the city of Stockholm to try to help both Swedish and International

students with housing.

● Bostad Stockholm is run by the city of Stockholm. Check "bostadssnabben" where they

sometimes have apartment on first come first serve basis. Other apartments at this site

however require several years of queue time.

SL – journey planner

● Public transportation works really well in Stockholm; try to find a room that has
good communications to the university, instead of looking for rooms near the
university or in the city center.

● Use sl.se (a journey planner that is also available as an app) to see how long time
it will take you to get from the accommodation to the University.

Photo credits: Viktor Gårdsäter Photo credits: Niklas Björling

How to find housing on your own

Start Early!

Look out for scams!

Don’t be too picky!

su.se/studenthousing

Contact: [email protected]
Part 3: Once you arrive in Sweden

Ola Ericson Sweden image bank

www.su.se/checklist

Photo credits: Niklas Björling

University Account & Card
To activate the account you need a One-time
code.
You can get a one-time code:
● By visiting Infocenter. Please bring a photo
ID or a passport!
● Online, from the student administration at
the department where you will study.

su.se/checklist
Registration

Registration takes place shortly before or

when the semester starts. Look for
information on the website of your
department, if it is not published there,
please send an email to the study
counsellor or the student office at your
department. Many departments have web
registration.

Make sure to verify the registration date

before making travel arrangements! Photo credits: Niklas Björling
Stockholm University Student Union
● Support and represent students, read more about service and
activities arranged by SUS here: en.sus.su.se
● Discount on public transportation Events and activities for
local and international students
Two different ”cards”

● University card
Connected to your university account
Library and printing/scanning/copying services

● Campus card (app)

Gives the card holder discounts. Issued by the
Student Union (Requires membership)
Swedish Bank Account

Students without a Swedish Identity number must bring:

● Certificate from the school including the duration of the

studies
● Valid ID (preferably passport)
● Rental contract/address information
● Residence permit (only non-EU/EEA and Swiss citizens).

One bank many students use is SEB, see their offer

Part 4 - Welcoming international students
Arrival Service
Welcome teams at Arlanda airport
Shuttle Bus Service to Frescati campus
Welcome teams at Campus
Welcoming international students

• Orientation Day: 24 August

• Welcome activities for new students will be published at:
su.se/welcomeactivities
Other welcome activities

● Guided Campus Tour

● Guided Tour in the old town
● Informal Presentation Night
● Welcome Party
● BBQ
● Movie Night
● Picnic
● City Hall Reception
● Introduction to the Library
● Activities arranged by
departments
Photo credits: Niklas Björling
Part 5 - Studies at Stockholm University
Campuses
Frescati - main campus

Photo credits: Anna-Karin Landin

Kista Science city Albano

Photo credits: Ingmarie Andersson

Campuses
Filmhuset Garnisonen

Albanova Bergius Botanic Garden

Places to study

Up to 770 places to study

(study desks) are available at
different locations within the
Frescati area for the
University’s students.

See a list here:

https://www.su.se/english/ed
ucation/student-life/places-
to-study
Academic year

Autumn semester 2022: 29 August 2022 to 15 January 2023

Spring semester 2023: 16 January 2023 to 4 June 2023

● One semester is 20 weeks, 30 ECTS credits per semester

● One week of full-time studies (40 hours) equals 1.5 ECTS credits
What is different?

● Way of teaching - Combination of lectures, seminars, fieldwork, group

work and individual studies
● Courses are often studied one after another, instead of in a parallel
● Informal and non-hierarchical society (and classroom) where everyone
is encouraged to contribute with ideas and opinions
● Independent and creative thinking is strongly encouraged
Free Swedish Language courses

● International students can study Swedish language courses

with the Department of Swedish Language and
Multilingualism: su.se/studyswedish
● Classes during afternoons or evenings
Part 6 - Your new hometown
Stockholm - Capital of Sweden

● Business centre - one of the most innovative cities in the world and a
tech- and start up hub
● Cultural centre - Many cinemas, museums, galleries, theaters, concerts
and sports events
● Open city that welcomes everyone – diverse, tolerant, progressive,
embracing new ideas and different perspectives
You will never be bored in Stockholm!

https://www.visitstockholm.com/see-do
Stockholm – Clean and green

• A green city with many forests and national parks. Green

spaces make up one third of the city
• Built on fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the
Baltic Sea and with the archipelago just outside the city
• A clean city – Stockholm has the cleanest air of all European
capitals
• High quality tap water as well as high quality bathing water
in lakes
Frescati Sports Center

https://en.frescatisportscenter.se/
Friends and activities

Facebook group for new

international students – find
friends and discuss questions
related to the move to Stockholm.

Student Union Clubs or

Associations are open for all
students

Digital speed friending for

international students 17-18 May
Photo credits: Helena Lopes Unsplash
Pre-departure webinars for newly
admitted students Saturday 14 May

Let’s prepare even more for moving to Sweden!

This pre-departure is basically a survival guide for your first

weeks in Sweden: how to get around, where to shop, how
to pay and open a bank account, useful apps, etc.

We’ll also speak more about student life in Stockholm,

bests spots to study on campus, student health and
services and activities for students.

Register here to attend

See you real soon in Stockholm and at
Stockholm University!
Read more on:

https://www.su.se/english/education/a-smooth-start

su.se/predeparture

studyinstockholm.se

studyinsweden.se