FAQ

This section contains important information for international students (free mover students and exchange students) coming to study at Mid Sweden University.

1. Admission - applying for studies

• When does the semester begin?

  Spring term 2013

  Start: January 21, 2013

  End:  June 9, 2013

  Note: that the Introduction days (registration) starts the week before.

   

  Autumn term 2013

  Start: September 2, 2013

  End: January 19, 2014

  Note: that the Introduction days (registration) starts the week before.

  Updated 16 October 2012
• What International Programmes do Mid Sweden University offer?

  Mid Sweden University offers 8 two-year Master´s programmes and 2 one-year Master´s programms, all taught entirely in English.

   

  More information regarding our International Programmes can be found here.

  Updated 16 October 2012
• When can I apply to your international programmes?

  Students who want to apply for International Programmes at Mid Sweden University apply through universityadmissions.se

   

  For  more information regarding admission for our international programmes starting autumn term 2013 , please see  Key Dates for EU/EEA citizens or Key Dates for non-EU/EEA citizens.

   

  Updated 16 October 2012
• How do I apply as a free mover student?

  International students, who are not connected to one of Mid Sweden University’s partner universities, are welcome to apply to our International Programmes.

   

  The application is submitted at www.universityadmissions.se website is a central application system for all Swedish universities, including Mid Sweden University.

   

  More information about the application procedure

  Updated 16 October 2012
• When will I get my Letter of Admission?

  The Notification of Selection Results can be printed from your user account at www.universityadmissions.se. If you need a paper copy your Notification of Selection Results is available as a PDF file on “Your pages" and serves as an official Letter of Admission to Mid Sweden University and can be sent to the Swedish Migration Board and other Embassies around the world.

  Updated 16 September 2011
• What courses do Mid Sweden University offer for exchange students?

  Exchange students are offered courses and programmes at Bachelor and Master level in the fields of Humanities, Social Sciences, Technology and Natural Sciences, Teacher Training and Health Sciences.

   

  More information about application for exchange studies and courses

  Updated 16 October 2012
• How do I apply as an Exchange student?

  If your university has an exchange agreement with Mid Sweden University, you are welcome to apply as an exchange student. The admission of exchange students is granted to qualified students recommended by their home institution. Further information regarding the application procedure for Exchange Studies can be found here.

  Updated 20 July 2011
• When can I apply for exchange studies?

  Exchange students can now apply for spring term 2013. The online application opens September 10 and closes November 1.

   

  Updated 16 October 2012
• When will I receive my Confirmation of enrolment?

  Mid Sweden University will send a confirmation of enrolment by mail, approximately one month after closure of the application deadline, to admitted exchange students.

  Updated 20 July 2011
• What kind of language skills do I need?

  Applicants must prove that they are proficient in the English language. A high standard of spoken and written English is required. Language proficiency may be attested by scores in international English tests. For English-language programmes, documentary evidence of proficiency in English, such as TOEFL and IELTS certificates, must be provided.

  Updated 7 July 2011
• I am interested in PhD studies, where can I find more information?

  Different teacher- and PhD positions, staff vacancies is advertised on Mid Sweden University’s website for Staff Vacancies. Please visit that website for more information regarding PhD positions.

  Updated 19 July 2011

2. Tuition Fees and Scholarships

• Do I need to pay tuition fees for studies at Mid Sweden University?

  Education in Sweden is free for Swedish citizens, as well as students with citizenship in a EU or EEA (Switzerland) country.

   

  Citizens from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. More information can be found here. 

   

  Students coming to Sweden as part of an exchange agreement – whether from within or outside of the EU/EEA/Switzerland – are exempt from fees.

   

  Updated 30 March 2012
• How much are tuition fees at Mid Sweden University?

  The tuition fees for international Master´s Programmes at Mid Sweden University range from SEK 70,000-125 000 per academic year.

  More information can be found here.

  Updated 13 December 2011
• When do I pay my tuition fee?

  The tuition fee must be paid one semester at a time, prior to the start of each semester. Admission to Mid Sweden University is conditional until tuition has been paid in full.

   

  If you are a new student about to start your first term at Mid Sweden University you will be able to pay your tuition fees after the Second Notification of Selection Result has been published at  universityadmission.se. For spring term 2013 the  invoice will be sent to you in mid-november.

  Updated 16 October 2012
• How do I pay my tuition fee?

  It is important that students reply to their offer on their Notification of Selection Results at www.universityadmissions.se. When students have accepted their offer they will receive an e-mail from Mid Sweden University containing a invoice and information on how to pay the first instalment of tuition fees.

   

  Students will be able to pay their tuition fee with:

  • Payment by bank transfer 

  Updated 24 October 2011
• What is included in the tuition fee for the International Programmes?

  For students admitted to a Master Programme at Mid Sweden University, the fee normally covers 30 credits per semester. Students have access to campus facilities like computer labs and library. The fee also includes study related services such as Study-and Career Counseling, Student Health Centre, Disability services and other Study administration.

  Updated 13 December 2011
• What is excluded from the tuition fee?

  The tuition fee does not include accommodation costs, course literature and living expenses. The Swedish Migration Board estimates the cost of living in Sweden for a student to be SEK 7,300/month. For more information regarding cost of living in Sweden, please visit StudyinSweden.  

  Updated 11 July 2011
• Are there any scholarships available?

  The Mid Sweden University Tuition fee Scholarship is targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland). 

   

  This scholarship programme is not open for students from the following 12 countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

   

  Students from these countries instead have the possibility to apply for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship. More information about scholarhips can be found here.

  Updated 5 December 2012

3. Visa and Residence Permit

• Do I need a visa?

  Nationals in the majority of countries outside the EU requires a Visa to visit Sweden. Please turn to The Swedish Migration Board for further information. Contact information can be found at www.migrationsverket.se

  Updated 24 October 2011
• When should I apply for a Residence Permit?

  Students can apply for permission to study (residence permit) from within Sweden via the Migration Board (Migrationsverket) or at the nearest Swedish Embassy or consulate in your home country before leaving. This is usually a rather time-consuming matter so please apply immediately after receiving the Letter of Admission.

  Updated 22 July 2011
• I am unsure about what documents I need to submit with my visa application, who can I contact?

  Mid Sweden University is not involved in the processing of residence permit applications and therefore cannot answer any questions regarding this process. More information regarding visa and residence permits at www.migrationsverket.se or by calling the Swedish Migration Board Central Office, phone: + 46 (0)771 235 235.

  Updated 7 July 2011

4. Accommodation

• Where can I find information about student accommodation?

  Mid Sweden University cooperates with proprietors in Sundsvall, Härnösand and Östersund, who are the distributor of student housing. The university can help students find information about suitable accommodation and contact details for the different proprietors available. Information regarding student housing can be found here.

  Updated 9 August 2011
• I am admitted to studies at Mid Sweden University, how do I book my accommodation?

  As an admitted student at Mid Sweden University you can book a room on your own, by sending an e-mail to the proprietor of your choice. More information about accommodation can be found here.

  Updated 20 July 2011
• I will arrive before I get access to my student accommodation, where can I stay?

  If your accommodation, for some reason, not is available on the day of your arrival you can always book a room at the local Youth Hostel. For more information regarding youth hostels or hotels please contact our International Desk for guidance.

  Updated 13 July 2011

5. Academic life

• When does the academic year start?

  The academic year consists of two semesters, each lasting 20 weeks. The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning of September to mid-January and the spring semester from mid-January to the beginning of June. There is usually a two-week break in teaching at Christmas.

  Please note that the Christmas break may vary between the departments and it is therefore important that you contact the international coordinator at the department for detailed information.

  Updated 7 July 2011
• Which universities are accredited universities in Sweden?

  Information about accreditation of universities and university colleges can be found on the Swedish National Agency for Higher Educations website.

  Updated 7 July 2011
• What educational methods are used in degree programmes?

  The culture at Swedish higher education institutions is informal, creative and student-centered. Much work is left to the student’s own initiative. Such a system, with its lack of rigid scheduling, is often demanding. It encourages students to develop a critical attitude and an independent approach — two highly sought-after attributes in today’s knowledge-based employment market.

  Updated 7 July 2011
• What kind of degree do I get after completing a Bachelor’s Programme?

  On completing your Bachelor’s Programme, which normally takes three years, you may apply for a Kandidatexamen, which is translated into Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in your major subject.

  Updated 7 July 2011
• What kind of degree do I get after completing a Master’s Programme?

  On completing your Master’s Programme, which normally takes two years, you may apply for a Masterexamen, which is translated into Master of Science (120 credits) or Master of Arts (120 credits) in your major subject.

  Updated 7 July 2011
• How many credits are needed to study full-time?

  A normal workload is 30 higher education credits per semester and 60 higher education credits per academic year. The number of credits assigned by Mid Sweden University corresponds to The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). In general, one week of full-time study is equivalent to 1.5 credit points. Full-time means a workload of forty hours per week. However, much of this time is non-scheduled self-study.

  Updated 7 July 2011
• What grading system does Mid Sweden University have?

  From the autumn semester of 2007, Mid Sweden University applies a grading scale of seven levels, A–F. Each course is defined in terms of the expected results and abilities (‘intended learning outcomes’) which the student should have achieved at the end of the course. This describes the knowledge each student is expected to possess at the end of the course in order to pass it. The grades A-E are used to indicate how well the student has done regarding the ‘intended learning outcome’.

   

  A Excellent

  B Very Good  

  C Good

  D Satisfactory

  E  Sufficient

  Fx Insufficient

  F Insufficient

  Updated 7 July 2011
• What help can students with disabilities recieve?

  If you have functional disabilities so that you need help with your studies, you have the right to additional support. At Mid Sweden University we have coordinators, who will help you with such arrangements. Contact the coordinator well ahead of time, already before the period of notification has expired. For further information please visit, Learning Support for Students with Functional Disability.

   

  Updated 20 July 2011

6. Student life

• How much is the cost of living for a student?

  We estimate that you need a minimum of SEK 7,500 per month to live in Sweden as a student. Non-EU students must prove to the Swedish Migration Board that they can support themselves with a minimum of SEK 7,300 per month for ten months of the year.

  Updated 18 July 2011
• Where can I find a Campus Map?

  The Map of Campus Härnösand, Sundsvall and Östersund can be found here.

  Updated 20 July 2011
• What is a Student Union?

  On every campus within Mid Sweden University, there is a student union that looks after your interests as concerns your education and questions related to the social aspects of student life. The student union endeavours to see to it that you get as good an education as possible, and that your days. For more information about the Student Unions.

  Updated 20 July 2011
• What leisure activities are available at Mid Sweden University?

  Each campus at Mid Sweden University has its own Student Union “Studentkåren”. The main task of the Student Union is to support students academically and socially throughout their studies. Facilities and services include cafeterias, pubs, study rooms, rooms for parties, sport activates, health centres and student clergymen.

   

  In addition to the leisure activities provided by the Student Union each campus town has sports centres, swimming pools, ski-slopes, cross-country tracks, and a number of sports clubs, teams and evening courses. Check out the tourist information websites in your city for more information about fun things to do in your city!

  Updated 7 July 2011
• Can I have a part-time job for my daily expenses, while I study at Mid Sweden University?

  Getting a part-time job as a student can be quite hard, especially when you do not speak Swedish. With this in mind and since you will study full time, we do not advise you to try to finance your stay in Sweden by working.
  
  

  For information regarding working in Sweden please visit,

  study in sweden.

  Updated 13 October 2011

7. Practical information

• How far is it between the Campuses at Mid Sweden University?

  Härnösand is located on the coast about 450 kilometres north of Stockholm. Sundsvall is located on the coast about 50 kilometres south of Härnösand and 400 kilometres north of Stockholm. Östersund is situated about 550 kilometres north of Stockholm, about 180 kilometres to the northwest of Sundsvall.

  Updated 21 July 2011
• What is the climate like in Sweden, what clothes should I bring?

  It is very important to know a few things about the weather in Sweden, because it is a bit special.  Sweden is a country with four distinct seasons. Spring runs from April to May, summer from June to August, fall from September to October and winter from November to March. In a  The temperature can vary from  minus 20 degrees Celsius in the winter to about plus 25 degrees Celsius in the summer. In the area where Mid Sweden University is located there is always snow in the winter, so remember to bring warm clothes (gloves, hat, and warm shoes).

  Updated 7 July 2011
• What does "personnummer" mean?

  All Swedish citizens have a so-called "personnummer", a social security number. At Mid Sweden University we will provide you with a temporary number, which is valid ONLY within the walls of the university. The official number can be obtained if you register yourself as a resident in your respective municipality. Registering yourself as a resident is usually done when you intend to stay one year or longer.

   

  If you want to get a Swedish ‘personnummer’, please contact the Local Swedish Tax Administration ‘Skattemyndigheten’ in your campus town. Visit www.skatteverket.se or call  + 46 (0)771 778

  Updated 12 August 2011
• What kind of health insurance do I need?

  In Sweden, medical treatment is very expensive without any form of insurance. Mid Sweden University advice you to check your medical coverage well before travelling to Sweden.

   

  Depending on your citizenship status (if you are a citizen from the Nordic, EU/EEA countries or Switzerland or not) will determine what medical coverage you need as a student in Sweden.

   

  The duration of studies also affect the regulations that applies for medical coverage. For more information regarding medical insurance, please visit StudyinSweden.

   

  Information regarding insurance coverage at Mid Sweden Univeristy.

  Updated 29 November 2012
• I am looking for a job, who should I contact?

   If you are looking for a job in Sweden, we recommend you to contact the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen).         

  Updated 7 July 2011