FAQ - Exchange Students

FAQ - Exchange Students

How can I be admitted as an exchange student?

Exchange students are selected by their home university to take part in an exchange programme, based on an agreement with Linköping University. For information on exchange programmes and agreements students should thus contact the international studies co-ordinator at their home university.

Do you offer Swedish language courses for exchange students?

For exchange students who wish to apply for credited courses in Swedish, there is a full-time beginner's course of 7,5 credits in August and a part-time evening course of 7,5 credits running throughout the semester. There is also a part-time evening course of 3 credits for exchange students who wish to gain an introduction to the Swedish language.
Fill in your choice on the application form for exchange studies.

Erasmus students may apply at their home university for the Erasmus Intensive Language Course, EILC, that LiU offers in August and in January.

Swedish language courses for exchange students

It is also possible to study Swedish on the Internet. See information about Swedish language studies on www.studyinsweden.se

How much is the cost of living for a student?

A Swedish student usually requires approximately SEK 7,500 per month. Non-EU students must prove to the Swedish Migration Board that they have enough money to support themselves throughout the planned study period, with a minimum amount of currently SEK 7,300 per month (amount valid 2012) for ten months of the year.

Is it possible to study and work part-time?

Students from Nordic, EU and EEA countries are permitted to work in Sweden throughout the academic year. Students from other countries may work and do not need a work permit to do so provided they are enrolled at the university and have obtained a residence permit. However, full-time studies require 40 hours of work a week and are difficult to combine with part-time work. Please bear in mind that opportunities for part-time work in Sweden are limited and that most jobs require knowledge of Swedish. Read more on the Swedish Migration Board website.

Do I need a visa?

Citizens of the EU/EEA need to register for the right of residence in Sweden. Citizens of Switzerland need to register for a residence permit if their study period is longer than three months. This needs to be done within three months of arriving in Sweden.

If you are not a citizen of the Nordic countries or the EU/EEA and plan to study for longer than three months, you must apply for a residence permit at the Swedish embassy or consulate in your home country. The permit or visa must be entered in your passport before your arrival in Sweden.

Please check for further details with the Swedish embassy or consulate in your home country or with the Swedish Migration Board.

When is the application deadline for exchange students?

15 April for the autumn semester
15 October for the spring semester

How do exchange students find accommodation in Linköping or Norrköping?

Exchange students may apply for accommodation when submitting the on-line application form for exchange studies.

More about accommodation for exchange students.

When does the academic year start?

The academic year consists of two semesters. The autumn semester usually runs from the middle or end of August to mid-January and the spring semester from mid-January to the beginning or middle of June. There is usually a teaching break of two or three weeks at Christmas. For exact dates, please see: the academic year at LiU.

When will be the perfect time for my arrival?

Exchange students should arrive in Linköping/Norrköping in time for the orientation programme or at the latest for the course start.
The orientation programme offers important information about studies and student life.

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