Introduction Activities
As a new student, we invite you to take part in activities that will help you familiarise yourself with the University and student life, and 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 and welcome fair. Many programmes have their programme introduction on this day. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Date, time and location: 28 August, 09.00–09.30 in Auditorium Valhall, building 41.
Musical entertainment from 08.40.
This 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: 28 August, 09.45–11.30 in 33: 202 (building 33, level 2)
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 28 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.
The autumn term 2026 starts on Monday, 31 August.
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.
More activities can be found in the student calendar
In the University’s student calendar, you can see what activities and events are taking place during your time at the University.
This page was last updated 2026-04-20