Welcome to the University of Skövde as an exchange student! We are pleased that you have been approved for studies at our university.
It is a very good idea to read through the information found here and the Student Guide, but there are a few things we want to especially remind you of.
Full time studies
In order to be considered as a full time student, the Letter of Acceptance that you have received by mail must state that you are going to study 30 ECTS for one semester/60 ECTS for two semesters in Skövde, because of visa and residency permit requirements.
Visa – Residence permit
If you are not a citizen of the European Union you must get your student visa before arriving to Sweden. Please contact the Swedish Embassy in your home country. You cannot get your visa after your arrival to Sweden. Apply for your visa immediately as it can take 8-12 weeks.
If you are a citizen of the European Union you will apply for your residence permit once you arrive in Skövde. We will go through the residence permit application during the Introduction Programme. In order to apply for the residence permit the following documents are required:
- a copy of your Letter of Acceptance,
- a copy of your health insurance card or form (E128 or E111)
- a copy of your valid passport or national identity card
- a financial statement or a proof that you can financially support yourself during your studies in Sweden.
(Nordic citizens do not require a visa or residence permit.)
Insurance
Sweden has reciprocal agreements concerning health care with a range of countries (most EU/EES countries). Those of you coming from a country within the EU/EES need to bring along your EU health insurance (E128 and/or E111). The EU health insurance (E128/E111) guarantees that you receive the same medical care as Swedes at the same cost and is also needed in order to get your residence permit once you arrive in Sweden. Students from an EU/EES country should contact the appropriate authority in the home country (usually the Social Insurance Office) in order to obtain the form or card E128/E111.
Students from countries which do not have such agreements with Sweden are required to pay their medical fees in full.
It is absolutely vital that you have a private international insurance that covers for example accidents and sicknesses, medical care, hospital treatment, theft etc. You cannot get these kinds of insurance in Sweden – you need to have it with you from your home country. Discuss with your individual insurance company what type of coverage (i.e. health, accident, travel, and theft etcetera) would be the most beneficial during your stay in Sweden.
Introduction Programme
As a new exchange student you will take part in the introduction programme. This will introduce you to the University of Skövde, its facilities and services and give you necessary information about the academic procedures. You will also be guided through practical things such as examination process, computer and library access. Some of the lectures in this programme are compulsory and others are not, but we strongly advice all exchange students to take part as much as possible. There will also be additional social activities arranged by the Student Union and the International Committee. If you are unable to attend any of the mandatory events, contact international@his.se. The introduction programme for the spring semester 2012 will start on the 11th of January.
Semester dates
The official semester date for exchange students can be found here
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International Events
Over the year we will arrange different kinds of international events, fairs, international dinners, information meetings etc. We hope you will participate in these events and advertise why Swedish students should go to your University. If you have any special brochures, student guides, or course catalogues from your University or others things typical for your country or region, we would appreciate if you could bring them along.
The International Committee has created a Facebook group for our international students 2011/2012.
Change of study plans
If you for any reason will not be able to pursue your plans to study at the University of Skövde, you must notify your student counsellor as soon as possible. www.his.se/contactacounsellor