Here are some additional things we want you to keep in mind when planning your time in Gothenburg.
Besides the information you will find on these pages, be sure to read your pre-arrival e-mails from the University, including the following:
Exchange students
Degree-seeking students
If you are admitted to a course or programme starting in the spring 2020, send an e-mail to welcomeprogramme@gu.se to receive your welcome e-mails.
The welcome e-mails aim to remind you of the most important steps that you need to take care of whilst preparing for your stay in Gothenburg.
The welcome letters are sent by e-mail to all international students, regardless of the faculty you will be studying at.
If you have not received an e-mail by the date mentioned above, please e-mail welcomeprogramme@gu.se.
Please note that all specific information regarding your courses, including registration and start dates, is provided by your host faculty or department.
There are several housing alternatives for international students coming to Gothenburg. However, since the demand is high, it is important that you start looking for housing as soon as possible.
Exchange students apply for housing as part of your application for exchange studies.
We offer support to students with disabilities. If you would benefit from this, please contact our University coordinator before arriving in Gothenburg.
Contact details and more information on the Student Portal
International students from countries outside the EAA who do not have a Swedish residence permit need to pay tuition fees in Sweden. Exchange students and citizens of an EEA country are not required to pay tuition fees.
Even if you can speak English with practically everyone in Sweden, basic Swedish can come in handy. We offer Swedish language courses for all international students studying at the University of Gothenburg.