Practicalities
Here you find practicalities - important for your stay.
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 uncommon. Students coming to study at University West are offered accommodation arranged by the municipal landlord Eidar Housing AB in cooperation with University West.
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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 8000 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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