Practicalities

Visa and Insurance

Students from countries outside the EU/EES who plan to study in Sweden for a period longer than three months, must have a residence permit. 
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Arrival/Getting here

You can arrive to Trollhättan and University West in many different ways. Please fill in the Arrival form.
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Accomodation

In Sweden, on-campus housing is not very common. This option is not available at University West, instead student accommodation for Swedish and international students is arranged by the municipal landlord Eidar Housing AB. 
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Cost of Living

Living costs in Sweden are similar to most European countries and depend largely on your individual lifestyle. The estimated cost of living for a student is around 8010 SEK/month. 
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Banking

If you are staying in Sweden for a shorter period (one semester or less) we recommend you to use a credit card that is accepted internationally for economic transactions in Sweden. The credit cards are commonly used everywhere.
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