Frida Lindgren
Student Support
The Introduction Programme for international students begins several days before the semester starts. The spring introduction programme starts Friday January 16, 2026, the schedule and sign up will be published in a few weeks further down on this page.
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.
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 buddies will inform you about the social activities that they will arrange for you.
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.
Please remember that the schedule may change so please keep updated with the information on this page.
Introduction programme
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08:30-09:15 Introduction meeting*
Place: G110
In charge: Vice Chancellor for internationalisation, International Office, Student Union, Intro general and Buddies09:15-10:00 Information meeting for all new students*
Student Support Office: University information
All new international students
Place: G110
In charge: Frida Lindgren, University Chaplaincy, Student Support Office10:00-11:00 Information & registration;
Swedish and English language courses, and a course about Swedish culture and society.
Place: G110
In charge: Gabriella Andersson & Stefan Sönnerhed11:00-11:45: Campus Tour*
Place: Gather outside G Entrance
In charge: Buddies11.45-12.45 Courtesy lunch for All new international students
Place: Götasalen
In charge: International Office and Buddies12:45-13.00 Photo shoot
Place: Outside the G Entrance
In charge: Marketing and Communications Office13:00-15:00 Welcoming by the Municipality and the Mayor with fika at the City Hall
Place: Gather outside Building G and then walk to the City Hall
In charge: The Municipality of Skövde and the University of Skövde -
08:30-10:00 Information meeting*
Student Housing Office, Exam Procedures, Plagiarism & Cheating, IT (Zoom, Canvas & Helpdesk; system support), Safety and Security, Library and Study Support Centre
Place: G110
In charge: Elin Tomasdottir, Magnus Littmarck, Mikael Berndtsson, Maria Carlstedt, Peter Fogel, The University Library,10:00–11:00 Course registration for admitted students to master campus programme
Place: Student Affairs Office, Building E, Second Floor
In charge: Admissions Office10:15-11:15 All exchange students*. Registration and practical help with courses for all exchange students Please go to IT Helpdesk if you have not obtained your account yet and then come to the meeting*
Place: First E105, then E102, E104
In charge: Student and Career counsellors11:30-12:30 Guided bus tour
Place: Gather outside the G Entrance
In charge: Next Skövde & Buddies13:15-15:00 Programme start meetings
Place: More information will come later
In charge:17:00 Movie Night
A movie night on campus with hot cocoa. More info on instagram @vitae.sis.
In charge: @vitae.sis18:30 Meeple Monday; A cosy board game night happening every Monday- the perfect way to meet new people and have fun.
Place: Kungsgatan 17, Skövde, Sweden, 541 34
In charge: @esnskovde -
12:15-13:00 Swedish Student Culture;
Things you need to know to study at the University of Skövde
Place: G110
In charge: Intro general -
12:00-13:00 Mini Fair with the Student Support Office, University Library and the Student Accommodation Officer
Place: G Entrance
In charge: Simon Wallin13:00-15:00 Introduction to the course in Swedish culture and society
Place: D107
In charge: Gabriella Andersson16:00 Pub golf / Beerpong
An event with barhopping and ending with beerpong at Kårhuset Boulogner. Of course there are non-alcholic options. More info on instagram @vitae.sis & @histek.
In charge: @vitae.sis& @histek16:00 Swedish language Cafe
Place: G116
In charge: @studentkaren and @esnskovde -
20:00 Pub crawl (of course with non-alcoholic options)
Place:
In charge: @esnskovde -
12:00-13:00 Information meeting for international Bachelor and Master students: Studying and living in Sweden – personal number, opening bank account, applying for ID card, etc.
Place: Zoom: https://his-se.zoom.us/j/67535046459
In charge: Andrea Diao Jonsson18:00 How to Sittning
Description: An intro sittning meant for all students to come and enjoy. More info on instagram @vitae.sis& @histek
In charge: @vitae.sis& @histek -
14.00 Ovve-initiation; Show up in your new overall and have it initiated! Don't bring any loose objects with you and make sure to dress warm underneath the overall. More info on instagram @studentkaren.
Place: Boulogner park, by the lake.
In charge: The Student Union -
Day trip to Varnhem
More information will come about the start time and place:
In charge: @esnskovde14.00 Campfire night; an evening up on Billingen with a cozy campfire. More info on instagram @vitae.sis
In charge: @vitae.sis -
18:30 Meeple Monday; A cosy board game night happening every Monday- the perfect way to meet new people and have fun.
Place: Kungsgatan 17, Skövde, Sweden, 541 34
In charge: @esnskovde -
20:00 Poetry Night
Place: More information will come
In charge: @esnskovde -
Stockholm Trip
More information will come
In charge: @esnskovde
Social media
Do not forget to follow University of Skövde in different social medias. There is also the unofficial group on Discord where you can connect with students.
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 us!