Tuition fees FAQ
On this page you will find some of the most common questions people have about tuition fees. Have a look through the list to see if your question has already been answered.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I receive my invoice?
Invoices are sent out by email at the beginning of May for students admitted to start their studies in the autumn semester and at the beginning of November for students admitted to start their studies in the spring semester.
Will I receive a confirmation of my payment?
Yes, we will send you a confirmation of your payment via e-mail when we have received and handled your payment. Please note that it can take up to five banking days after the payment was made.
Can I pay the tuition fee with a credit or debit card?
No, we only accept payment by bank transfer.
Can I pay the tuition fee in instalments?
The tuition fee has to be paid in full before the due date. You can pay in instalments before the due date. Just be sure to mention the invoice number on every payment.
When will I receive my Notification of Admissions Result?
The Notification of Admissions Result (PDF) on universityadmissions is the official copy of your admissions letter. If you are required to present an official copy of your admissions letter, please print out a copy of this pdf-document. The printed document will be recognised as your official admissions letter in Sweden and at Swedish embassies and consulates worldwide.
The condition regarding payment will not change on universityadmissions when you have paid. It is not technically possible. All fee paying students have the same condition there even if they have paid the tuition fee. The Swedish Migration Agency receive information from the university when a student has paid their fee so they will not object to that condition.
Is insurance included in the tuition fee?
No, you will have to organise your own health insurance in your home country.
If your degree programme is longer than one year, you’re entitled to the same health benefits as Swedes after registering with the Swedish Tax Agency in order to receive a personal identity number. Once you’ve received your number, you’ll be entitled to all healthcare and pay Swedish patient fees.
Do note that this doesn’t cover your journey to Sweden or the time you spend in the country prior to receiving your personal identity number. To be fully covered for that period, you will need some form of insurance from your home country.
Please note that if you are admitted to a one year programme you will not be able to registering with the Swedish Tax Agency!
I need a contact person when applying for residence permit
If you need to mention a contact person when you apply for your residence permit please use:
Name: name of the Programme Director for the programme you are admitted to
Email address: studentcentrum@hig.se
Telephone number: +46 (0) 26 648585
Can I open a bank account in Sweden?
Only students with a Swedish personal identity number are entitled to open a Swedish bank account. You can only retrieve a Swedish personal identity number from the Swedish Tax Office if you have a residence permit that is valid at least 12 month from the day you arrive in Sweden.
Students staying at University of Gävle less than 12 months will not have the possibility to open a Swedish bank account. So if you are staying less then 12 months you must have a VISA/Mastercard/Travel Card from your home country and/or have the possibility to use the internet transaction services through your home bank accounts in order to make payments in Sweden. It is also possible to send and receive a money order through the Western Union Bank offices.
Because of the transaction and conversion fees involved in frequent international transactions, you should in this situation be prepared to handle your expenses in cash. The Forex office allows international customers to open a limited savings account. They also provide a service for the payment of bills using cash, but take an administrative fee for doing so.
Is accommodation included in the tuition fee?
No, you will have to organise your own accommodation. Please remember to do so in good time before your arrival. The University of Gävle does not provide any student accommodation.
Can I apply for a residence permit before I have paid the tuition fee?
No, you can only apply for a residence permit after the tuition fee has been paid.
Do I need to show a receipt for the Swedish Migration Agency?
No. When we have received the tuition fee and registered it in our computer system the Swedish Migration Agency will automatically see that you have paid. You will receive a confirmation email that you can upload with your application for residence permit.
Can I apply for a scholarship after I have been admitted?
No, the application deadline for scholarships are January 15th for programmes starting in the autumn semester and August 15th for programmes starting in the spring semester.
Reimbursement of tuition fees
Reimbursement of tuition fees paid to University of Gävle may be effected in some cases.
Högskolan i Gävle
www.hig.se
Box 801 76 GÄVLE
026-64 85 00 (växel)
www.hig.se
Box 801 76 GÄVLE
026-64 85 00 (växel)