Exchange Students
Are you planning to study abroad as an exchange student? If your home university has an exchange agreement with the University of Gävle, you may be nominated to be an exchange student in Gävle. Once nominated, you will receive detailed instructions on how to complete your application and plan your studies with us. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know — from nomination and course selection to language requirements and accommodation options. Get ready for an exciting academic experience in Sweden!
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Nomination for Exchange Studies
Once your university has selected you for the exchange program, they will nominate you to the University of Gävle. After we receive the nomination from your home university (our partner university), we will send you an email with detailed instructions for the online application process, including the necessary links to complete your application.
The University of Gävle has exchange agreements with universities worldwide, including participation in the Erasmus+ program. To find out if you are eligible to apply for exchange studies at the University of Gävle, please check with your home university.
Nomination Periods for Universities
- Autumn semester: 1 March–1 April
- Spring semester: 1 September–1 October
Information for exchange students with special needs
We offer study support for all students with disabilities. As a student with a long-term disability, you can apply for targeted study support to be able to study on equal terms.
When a student with disabilities applies to participate in an exchange programme it is necessary to establish early contacts between the sending university and us, so that we can fully understand the services the student requires.
We request that information about the student's special needs/disability is sent to us at the time of nomination. It is of high importance that details of your disability are explained to us, to ensure that the necessary support can be arranged.
Application Process
You need to apply to your courses via universityadmissions.se before 15 April for autumn semester and 15 October for the spring semester. International Office will send you information about the application process and a special link that you need to use to apply.
Course Planning
Planning your courses is an important part of your studies at the University of Gävle. Here, you will find information about available courses and language requirements. We also explain how the Online Learning Agreement (OLA) works and what you need to know about credits and study load. Please read carefully to ensure a smooth start to your studies!
Language Reqirements
All courses are in English, requiring a B2 level in English.
Online Learning Agreement (OLA)
Before you arrive as an exchange student at the University of Gävle, you and the academy where you will study at the University must complete a "Learning Agreement". The agreement states which courses you will study and receive credit upon return. The University of Gävle uses the Online Learning Agreement (OLA). For more information about the Learning Agreement, contact the international office at your home university. We encourage you to start using the OLA and Erasmus+ app.
Course Entry Requirements
You must meet the prerequisites for each course you apply to. Check the specific course syllabus to see the requirements. If a course requires a certain number of credits in a subject, you must provide proof that you have completed relevant courses in your transcript. The more specific the entry requirements, the more precise your documentation must be.
Example: If a course requires knowledge of object-oriented programming, it is not enough to have taken a general programming course – it must specifically cover object-oriented programming.
To find out more about the courses, simply search using the course code given where the courses are presented.
Credits and Study Hours
At the University of Gävle, the length and scope of programs and courses are measured using a credit system equivalent to ECTS credits. As a full-time student, you are expected to complete 30 credits per semester. Each semester is 20 weeks long, and you should plan for about 40 hours of study per week. The academic year is divided into four periods: periods 1 and 2 make up the autumn semester, while periods 3 and 4 make up the spring semester.
Example of Study Load:
- 100% study load: Full-time studies, equivalent to 7.5 credits over 5 weeks.
- 50% study load: Half-time studies, equivalent to 7.5 credits over 10 weeks.
- 25% study load: Part-time studies, equivalent to 7.5 credits over 20 weeks.
When you are applying for courses, please note the period the course is given and the study pace, to avoid schedule conflicts.
Course Cataloge
Biology
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alpine Ecology | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | BI304A |
Aquatic Ecosystems in Nordic Countries | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | BI302A |
Boreal Forest Ecology | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | BI301A |
Sustainability in Nordic Ecosystems | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | BI303A |
Business Administration
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Project Management C | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | FEG311 |
Financial Management C – distans course | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | FEG322 |
Strategic Marketing C | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | FEG341 |
Brand Management C | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | FEG343 |
Services Marketing C | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | FEG344 |
Electronics
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applied Mechanics II | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | FYG500 |
RF Measurement Technology | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | EEG503 |
Energy Systems
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics ONLINE | 50 % | 15 | 1 | ETG008 |
English
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Written Communication | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | ENG024 |
Language Structure | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | ENG023 |
Contemporary Literature | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | ENG025 |
Culture, Ethnicity and Identity | 50 % | 4,5 | 2 (weeks 46–50) | ENG030 |
World English | 50 % | 3 | 2 (weeks 51–03) | ENG029 |
Geomatics, Geography and Spatial Planning
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Design of the Built Environment | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | SBG342 |
GIS raster/vector | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | SBG382 |
Remote Sensing and GIS Analysis in Land Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | SBG553 |
Social Work
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Social Work and Social Problems | 100 % | 15 | 1 | SAG030 |
Children and Families in Vulnerable Life Conditions | 100 % | 15 | 1 | SAG035 |
Social Policy in a National and International Perspective I | 100 % | 7,5 | 2 | SAG031 |
Basic Scientific Theory and Research Methods in Social Work | 100 % | 7,5 | 2 | SAG032 |
Social Work with Crime Victims | 100 % | 7,5 | 2 | SAG036 |
Swedish
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Swedish as a Foreign Language, part I | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | SLG015 |
Teacher Education
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Language Structure | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | ENG023 |
Written Communication for Teachers | 50 % | 5 | 1* | ENG026 |
World English | 50 % | 3 | 1** | ENG029 |
Contemporary Literature with a Didactic Perspective | 50 % | 7 | 2 | ENG027 |
Language Didactics | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | ENG028 |
* Weeks 36–42. **Weeks 43–45.
Business Administration
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Academic Writing in Business Studies | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | FEA150 |
Corporate Governance and Auditing | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | FEA011 |
Financial accounting and sustainability reporting | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | FEA012 |
Global Markets and Marketing Strategies | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | FEA306 |
International Business Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | FEA180 |
Contemporary Perspectives in Marketing Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | FEA160 |
Cross-Cultural Management: a Scandinavian Perspective | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | FEA170 |
Management accounting and control | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | FEA015 |
Sustainability Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | FEA307 |
Corporate finance | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | FEA014 |
Electronics
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Digital Control Systems ONLINE | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | EEA312 |
Multivariable and Nonlinear Control Systems | 50% | 7,5 | 2 | EEA004 |
Sensors and Measurement Technology ONLINE | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | EEA002 |
Statistical Signal Processing | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | EEA005 |
Energy Systems
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Building Energy Systems | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | ETA013 |
Renewable Energy Resources | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | ETA010 |
Renewable Energy Resources ONLINE | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | ETA010 |
Energy Systems | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | ETA009 |
Energy Systems ONLINE | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | ETA009 |
Energy Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | ETA011 |
Environmental Science
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Environmental assessment of buildings ONLINE | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | MIA000 |
Geomatics, Geography and Spatial Planning
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Introduction to Studies on Advanced Level in Geospatial Information Science | 25 % | 5 | 1 | SBG612 |
Thematic and Web Cartography | 25 % | 5 | 1 | SBG622 |
GIS Data Structures and Algorithms | 25 % | 5 | 1 | SBG632 |
Remote Sensing | 25 % | 5 | 2 | SBG014 |
Satellite Sensors and their Applications in Geoscience | 25 % | 5 | 2 | SBA034 |
Spatial analysis for planning | 25 % | 5 | 2 | SBA064 |
Programming and Scripting for GIS | 25 % | 5 | 2 | DVG510 |
Logistics and Innovation
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operations Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | IEA006 |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 1 | IEA002 |
Circular Business Models and Supply Chains | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | IEA301 |
Scientific Theory and Methods in Industrial Engineering and Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | IEA302 |
Design and Innovation Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 2 | IEA016 |
Biology
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Research Practises in Natural Sciences | 50 % | 15 | 3 | BI023B |
Inventory methods | 25 % | 7,5 | 3 | BIG311 |
Diploma Work | 50 % | 15 | 3 | BIG312 |
Business Administration
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Project Management C | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | FEG311 |
Financial Management C | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | FEG322 |
Strategic Marketing C | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | FEG341 |
International Corporate Taxation | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | JUG017 |
Services Marketing C | 50 % | 7,5 | 4 | FEG344 |
Brand Management C | 50 % | 7,5 | 4 | FEG343 |
Electronics
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ethics in Technical Development | 50 % | 7,5 | 4 | EEG507 |
English
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Written Communication | 25 % | 7,5 | 3–4 | ENG024 |
Survey Course in American Literature* | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | ENG313, modul 0010 |
Survey Course in Linguistics* | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | ENG313, modul 0040 |
Survey Course in British Literature* | 50 % | 7,5 | 4 | ENG313, modul 0020 |
Research Methods in Linguistics* | 50 % | 4 | 4 | ENG313/314, modul 0050 |
* requires previous university studies in English.
Geomatics, Geography and Spatial Planning
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cartography | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | SBG091 |
Geographical Information technology | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | SBG051 |
Regional Development | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | SBG362 |
Natural Hazards and Risk Assessment | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | SBG542 |
Sustainable Spatial Planning | 50 % | 7,5 | 4 | SBG332 |
Theory and Practice of Urban Planning | 25 % | 5 | 4 | SBG652 |
Urban Social Geography | 50 % | 7,5 | 4 | SBG322 |
Social Work
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Human Psychosocial Development and Living Conditions | 100 % | 7,5 | 3 | SAG033 |
Ethnicity and Intercultural Social Work | 100 % | 7,5 | 3 | SAG034 |
Social Work with Marginalized Groups | 100 % | 7,5 | 4 | SAG318 |
Social Work with Elderly and Disabled Individuals | 100 % | 7,5 | 4 | SAG317 |
Swedish
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Swedish as a Foreign Language, part I | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | SLG015 |
Teacher Education
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education A: Individual Assignment | 25 % | 7,5 | 3 | PPX04A |
School Placement for Teaching Practice | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | DIG517 |
The Swedish School System | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | DIG011 |
Course (English Teacher Studies) | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic Language Structure* | 50 % | 3,5 | 4 | ENG518, module 1 |
Children's Literature** | 50 % | 4 | 4 | ENG518, module 3 |
Written Communication | 25 % | 7,5 | 3–4 | ENG024 |
*weeks 14–17. **weeks 18–23.
Biology
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applied Environmental Microbiology | 100 % | 15 | 3 | BIA008 |
Business Administration
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Academic Writing in Business Studies | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | FEA150 |
International Business Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | FEA180 |
Financial statement analysis and company valuation | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | FEA013 |
International Corporate Taxation | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | JUG017 |
Contemporary Perspectives in Marketing Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 4 | FEA160 |
Cross-Cultural Management: a Scandinavian Perspective | 50 % | 7,5 | 4 | FEA170 |
Energy Systems
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Degree project for a Master of Science with major in Energy Systems | 100 % | 15 | 4 | ETA701 |
Degree project for a Master of Science with major in Energy Systems ONLINE | 100 % | 15 | 4 | ETA701 |
Degree Project for a Master of Science with a Major in Energy Systems ONLINE | 100 % | 30 | 3 | ETA803 |
Energy Systems Optimisation and Simulation | 50 % | 6 | 3 | ETA326 |
Energy System Simulation and Optimisation ONLINE | 50 % | 6 | 3 | ETA326 |
Industrial Energy Systems | 50 % | 6 | 3 | ETA327 |
Scientific Writing | 50 % | 3 | 3 | ETA328 |
Scientific Writing ONLINE | 50 % | 3 | 3 | ETA332 |
Psychology and Perspectives of Energy Efficiency ONLINE | 100 % | 15 | 4 | ETA012 |
Electronics
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Computerized Image Processing and Machine Vision | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | EEA308 |
Wireless Sensor Networks | 50% | 7,5 | 3 | EEA001 |
Robotics | 50 % | 7,5 | 4 | EEA003 |
Geomatics, Geography and Spatial Planning
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GIScience Seminar | 25 % | 5 | 3 | SBA024 |
Spatial Databases and SDI | 25 % | 5 | 3 | SBA004 |
Spatial Multicriteria Decision Analysis | 25 % | 5 | 3 | SBA305 |
Degree project for a MSc of science/technology with major in geomatics | 100 % | 15 | 4 | SB299D |
Methods Tool Course for Geospatial Information Science | 25 % | 5 | 4 | SBA044 |
Logistics and Innovation
Course | Study pace | ECTS | Period | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Procurement and Supply Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | IEA303 |
ERP and Other Manufacturing IT Systems | 50 % | 7,5 | 3 | IEA014 |
Supply Chain Analytics | 50 % | 7,5 | 4 | IEA304 |
Industrial Project Management | 50 % | 7,5 | 4 | IEA015 |
Information for accepted exchange student
As an accepted exchange student, there are several important steps to prepare for your stay at the University of Gävle. This section provides key information about what to expect before, during, and after your exchange. From registering in the Ladok Student Portal and applying for student accommodation to understanding the Emrex credit transfer system, we guide you through the essentials.
You will also receive an Information Folder from the International Office to help you get started. Don’t forget to attend the Introduction Day, where you will receive important guidance and meet fellow students.
When you are accepted the International Office will email you an Information Folder.
Ladok Student Portal
Once you have received your acceptance letter, you will receive a student ID so that you can create a Ladok account. In Ladok you can:
- Register for courses
- View schedules and exams
- Register for exams
- Print certificates
Student Accommodation
You have to apply for accommodation yourself at one of Gävle's housing companies. Please remember to do it well in advance before your arrival. Admitted students receive an email from the International Office with information on how to apply for accommodation with Gavlegårdarna.
"Student IN" insurance for exchange students in Sweden
The University of Gävle provides insurance coverage for all exchange students, whether you are studying or doing a traineeship. Both insurances are free of charge and require no action on your part, as the University has already arranged them for you. This includes two types of insurance:
- Personal Injury Insurance: Covers you while on the University's premises.
- Student IN Insurance: Complements the Personal Injury Insurance and provides coverage outside of campus, offering 24-hour protection within Sweden.
Terms and Conditions, Kammarkollegiet's insurance Student IN 2025
External link.
Introduction Day
We recommend all students attend the introduction day. If you cannot attend, please email us at studentsupport@hig.se.
- Autumn Semester: 29 August, 2025
- Spring Semester: 19 January, 2026
International Committee, IntU Gefle
The focus for the International Committee, IntU Gefle is international students at University of Gävle. The committee is a part of the Student Union, Gefle Studentkår External link.. The committee’s main purpose is to create opportunities for international students to meet each other, explore the city and of course take part of the Swedish student life.
IntU Gefle organises welcome weeks at the beginning of each semester when you will be divided into smaller groups. The welcome weeks are filled with a wide diversity of fun events for you to enjoy together with your group as well as with other international students. The welcome weeks take place during the first couple of weeks of the semester. IntU Gefle will keep organising events every now and then during the semester. You will receive more information in an email one week before the semester starts.
If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact IntU Gefle via Instagram messages @intugefle
Arrival/Departure certificate
As a Erasmus+ student you need to have a Arrival/Departure certificate signed and stamped by the International Office in order to get your Erasmus grand. This certificate is something you provide to us at the International Office.
According to Erasmus+ the certificate can only be signed once you have arrived and not before. Once the semester starts you can email your certificate to studentsupport@hig.se
After you finish your studies your departure certificate will be signed, not before.
Transfer ECTS via Emrex
University of Gävle is connected to Emrex. This is a digital service where you as a student can transfer ECTS from University of Gävle in Ladok as a basis for crediting to your home university. Read more att www.emrex.eu External link.
Study in Sweden & Erasmus Student Network Sweden
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This page was last updated 2025-03-06