Introduction activities
As a new student with us, you are offered activities to familiarise yourself with the University, student life and to get the best possible start to your studies.
Activities for New Students
All activities are listed below in chronological order. The introduction extends over the first weeks of the semester.
Introduction Day for New Students
Welcome to our introduction day at the University of Gävle! It will be a day full of extra services and different activities around the campus. For example, a welcome ceremony, a campus walk and welcome fair. Many programmes have their programme introduction on this day. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Date, time and location: 20 January, 09.00 at the University of Gävle
This 90-minute session is full of information and handy tips aimed at helping you survive and adjust to living and studying in Sweden. You’ll get a crash course in the Swedish language and practice some useful everyday phrases for making friends, shopping and travelling.
We will also explore some social and cultural aspects of “Swedishness” and give you some practical advice about local customs, habits and traditions. And, of course, there will be fika.
Date, time and location: 20 January at 09.45–11.30 in room 33:302
Programme Introduction and Roll Call
Most of the University's programmes have a programme introduction and roll call in the afternoon of the introduction day on 20 August. Use the link below to find out the date and time of your programme introduction.
This week marks the start of the semester for most of you. The Swedish academic year is divided into two semesters, each lasting 20 weeks. There are no official breaks for Christmas, New Year or Easter but there is usually a lecture-free period during these holidays.
Date, time and location: 20 January at the University of Gävle
The welcome weeks is your introduction to student life in Gävle. It is a few weeks of fun events at the beginning of the semester organised by the international committee of the student union (IntU Gefle). Participation is voluntary, but it gives you the chance to take part in student life and create memorable experiences. The International Committee will email you with more information.
Date, time and location: 20 January at the University of Gävle
Services and Resources for Students
As a student at the University of Gävle, you have access to a wide range of resources to help you succeed both academically and personally. Our services include counselling, stress management workshops, help to overcome public speaking anxiety, and guidance on study techniques and planning. We also offer health counselling, advice on studying abroad and information on your rights as a student.
Take this opportunity to explore the support available to you! During the first week of the semester, you can meet our staff, ask questions and get in touch with representatives from
- International Office
- Student Health Service
- Study Support
- Study Counselling
- Student Ombudsman
- Equality, Diversion and Inclusion officer
Date, time and location: 21-22 January, 08.00-14.00 in the Student Centre, Building 22.
This page was last updated 2024-12-18