The Introduction Programme for international students begins several days before the semester starts. This spring, the introduction programme starts Wednesday, January 13, 2021. During the introduction you will get to know the University, the student support that we offer, the Student Union and the city of Skövde. You will go through the registration procedure, residence permits, course schedules, computer access and much more.
Due to covid-19 we will arrange a digital introduction via Zoom. The sessions will be live, so that you are able interact with the buddies and the staff at the University of Skövde.
The programme consists of three parts:
- The academic part concerns your studies and this part is compulsory.
- The cultural part contains information to teach you more about Swedes and living in Sweden.
- The social part is information and activities to help you get to know other students and experience Sweden and the Swedish culture. The Student Union and the International Committee will inform you about the social activities that they will arrange for you. Most student activities are open to all members of the Student Union, so make sure that you pay your membership fee as soon as possible upon arrival in Skövde.
Everything marked with an asterisk (*) is compulsory for all students, which means that you must attend. Everything marked with ^^ applies only for students attending the specific courses.
If you are a Swedish student or have been living in Sweden for a while, some sessions of this introduction may not apply to you. Please read the description of each session.
Don't miss out the information videos!
Introduction programme
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Wednesday 2021-01-13
10:15-11:30 Introduction meeting*
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/69783811640
In charge: International Office, Student Union & Deputy Vice-Chancellor for internationalisation Mikael Ejdebäck13:15-14:15 Welcoming by the Mayor Conny Brännberg and the municipality
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/68785152132
In charge: The Municipality of Skövde, Next Skövde and the University of Skövde14:30-15:00 Shopping assistance
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/61142284517
In charge: ESN and the buddies15:00-16:00 Social activity with the buddies - more information will come later
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/64568142218
In charge: ESN & Buddies -
Thursday 2021-01-14
08:30-09:30 For all new students*;
Student Support Office: University information
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/69263815119
In charge: Frida Lindgren09:30-11:30 Registration*
Exchange students: Registration and practical help with courses
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/69583918400
In charge: Student and Career counsellors and IT-helpdeskMaster students: Read more about how to register
In charge: Admission11:30-12.00 Campus Tour*
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/61000148200
In charge: ESN + Buddies14:00-14:30 Swedish Student Culture;
Things you need to know when you study at the University of Skövde
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/62480470293
In charge: Intro general14:30-16:00 Information & registration;
Swedish and English language courses, and a course about Swedish culture and society.
English placement test
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/65548958691
In charge: Gabriella Andersson, Linda Kajonius, Stefan Sönnerhed -
Friday 2021-01-15
08:15–10:00 Part 1: Swedish Culture and Society^^
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/my/gabriellaandersson
In charge: Gabriella Andersson10:15–11:15 Information meeting*
IT (Zoom, Canvas, system support) & Library and Study Support Centre
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/64113608424
In Charge: IT Helpdesk &The University library11:15–12:15 Information meeting*
Student Affairs Office, Accommodation service, Exam Procedures & Plagiarism & Cheating
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/64936168582
In charge: Student Affair’s Office, Elin Tomasdottir, Maria Carlstedt & Mikael Berndtsson13:30–14:00 Virtual Swedish Fika
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/63428825084
In charge: The University of Skövde, ESN and the Buddies14:00–15:00 Information meeting*
Student and Career Counsellors, Pedagogical support, Student Health Service, Equality information, Health Care, Alcohol and drugs, Student Chaplain's Office, Safety and Security
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/67758637322
In charge: Student and Support Office, Student Chaplain's Office and Emelie Dolfe -
Monday 2021-01-18
08:30-09:30 Meeting for students who didn’t attend the first week of introduction
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/69885520106
In charge: Frida Lindgren10:15-12:00 Programme start meeting: Bioinformatics 60 credits
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/63651471611?pwd=MlhxZ3BoS1RBU0FVcEZibVVHNTFVdz09
In charge: Benjamin Ulfenborg
Read more: Welcome letter and information from programme co-ordinator13:00-14:30 Drop in at the Study and Career counsellors for exchange students. Bring all your questions regarding course registrations etc.
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/66698490888
In charge: Student and Career Counsellors15.30-16.30 Living in Sweden (applying for personnummer, opening bank account, etc.)
Place: Registration link: https://his-se.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5YldOihqjgtHdNL4Vd4O_SXvV9HF6cEqghs
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS MEETING
In charge: Andrea Diao Jonsson -
Tuesday 2021-01-19
14:15-16:00 Placement test for English courses: oral part (only for exchange students)
Place: More information will come
In charge: Stefan Sönnerhed14:15-16:00 Placement test for English courses: written part (only for exchange students)
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/j/64473068117?pwd=K3pUczM3ZFhDejhhVDBsUHdPMVFkQT09
In charge: Stefan Sönnerhed -
Wednesday 2021-01-20
10:15-12:00 Part 2: Swedish Culture and Swedish Society^^
Place: Zoom, https://his-se.zoom.us/my/gabriellaandersson
In charge: Gabriella Andersson
Social media
Do not forget to follow University of Skövde in different social medias. During the introduction you can easily connect with us and the buddies on Facebook and Whatsapp chat.
Let us know!
Please sign up below if you want to take part of the Introduction Programme. Signing up is mandatory in order to take part of the sessions.
If you have question about the international introduction, please email frida.lindgren@his.se
