Study abroad- Checklist

Checklist Before arrival

• Admission (when you have been admitted to Mid Sweden University you can start to prepare for your studies in Sweden.)

• Pay Tuition fees (If you are a citizen of a non EU/EEA country (not exchange students) you will receive information regarding tuition fee payment for the first semester.)

• Apply for a visa/residence permit (if you are a citizen of a non EU/EEA country.)

• Apply and book your accommodation (by sending an e-mail to the Housing Company you choose.)

• Valid passport (make sure your passport is valid during your study period in Sweden.)

• Make a travel plan and book travelling tickets (plan your trip so you can participate in the Introduction activities.)

• Medical and dental Check-up (please have a medical check up before leaving for Sweden.)

• Valid Insurance (please make sure you have insurance for yourself, your property and your accommodation.)

• Pack for your departure (Remember to bring travel documents, tickets, passport/ID, insurance papers, and admission letter, cash/credit card, prescriptive medicine, and pack loose, casual clothing for summer and warm clothing for winter.)

Checklist After arrival

• Collect your key to your student accommodation (business hours 10.00-16.00)

• Arrive at your Campus during business hours 10.00-16.00

• Participate in the Introduction days

• Collect schedule and log-in information to the computers/Student portal

• Register yourself as a student at Mid Sweden University

• Register your Swedish address in the Student Portal

• Collect your key card at the reception

• Register yourself at the Library

• Attend fun social activities arranged by the Student Union

• Pay the Student Union fee if you want to be a member

• Apply for civil registration (Swedish personal number) at the Tax Agency if you are a student studying for more than one year.