Arrival guide
Arriving late or after Arrival Day
If you arrive in Malmö later than 17.00 on Arrival Day, or at a later date, you will need to make an appointment with the Housing Office by emailing housing@mau.se.
The International Office does not have access to your keys. It is important that you make arrangements with the Housing Office beforehand if you are arriving to Malmö after Arrival Day or later than 17.00 on Arrival Day.
Orientation schedule Autumn 2024
Please note that the information below might be subject to change, and are still finalized. Visit this webpage for regular updates.
Please note. You will need to sign-up in order to participate in the activities mentioned below. The sign-up forms will be published here in the late parts of December (see 'How to sign-up for Orientation' above).
Thursday 22 August – Arrival Day!
09.00–17.00 Welcome to Malmö!
Location: Malmö University Niagara (Norra Neptunigatan 1, 211 18 Malmö, Sweden)
Organizer: International Office
Malmö University student representatives will meet you at Malmö central station and show you the way to the Student Centre. Get the chance to get some practical information from the International Office staff. For those who will check into University Housing on 22 January you will also get your accommodation keys, and you will get a ride to University Housing where you will check in to your student apartment.
Friday 23 August
11.00-12.30 Campus Tour
Meeting point: Orkanen, ground floor (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö, Sweden)
Organizer: Erasmus Student Network
We will take you around the main Campus area so that you can find the library, see the lunch areas, the perfect study spots etc.
13.00-15.00 Welcome Meeting
Location: Orkanen, ORD138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10)
Organizer: International Office
Welcome to the introductory session! We have prepared plenty of helpful information to get you started at Malmö University. You will get to meet the staff of the International Office and Malmö University, as well as get a glimpse of what lies ahead during the week. Representatives from the Student Union,the Erasmus Student Network and the Buddy Programme will also join the meeting.
Saturday 24 August
Time TBD - Beach volleyball + Swimming
Location: Volleyball beach courts at Scaniabadet (Scaniaparken, 211 14 Malmö, Sweden)
Organizers: Erasmus Student Network Malmö and Buddy Programme
Hangout at the Scaniabadet area for some volleball play and swimming, or otherwise just mingle around with other students!
Monday 26 August
13.15-14.00 Safety and Security
Location: Orkanen, ORD138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10)
Organizer: Security Services
If any lecture has it all, it is this one: emergency evacuation information, Swedish laws you are probably unaware of, and a real police officer. Don’t miss it! Trust us; you will want to know what to do if you lock yourself in a classroom late at night!
14.15-16.00 Love, Work & Play
Location: Orkanen, ORD138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10)
Organizer: Student Health Services
An interactive workshop that helps you understand how you can make the best out of your studies in Malmö. We will talk about ways to find the balance between studies, student life, stress, recovery and fun and discuss how you as a student can adapt to the new situation.
Tuesday 27 August
13.15-14.00 Library + Computer Introduction
Location: Orkanen, ORD138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10)
Organizer: Library Services + Digi Mentors
An open session where we have representatives from the Library and the IT departement presenting you their respective departements. There will be a presentation on how to navigate the University Library and its servies, as well as a presentation on how to use the IT related ones that are available for all students at the university!
14.15-16.00 Swedish Academic System + Learning Support
Location: Orkanen, ORD138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10)
Organizer: Center for Teaching & Learning + Learning Support
A Q&A session where we go over the differences and expectations of the Swedish Academic system and what to expect from it during your studies here at the university. To close of the session, you will also be introduced to the Learning Support service at the university, for students that have disabilities during their overall studies at Malmö University.
Wednesday 28 August
13.15-14.00 Your Bridge to the Future
Location: Orkanen, ORD138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10)
Organizer: Career Services, Social Innovation & Drivhuset
Starting your studies here may often lead to ideas on future career paths, or even big innovative projects. In that case, this session here is just what you need! Representatives from the university will give examples on how to take lead with all these ideas in your head, and how to take advantage of what we have to offer here. To kickstart your future career!
14.00-14.15 Book Circle
Location: Orkanen, ORD138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10)
Organizer: MaU reads - Library Services
Annually the Library organizes a book circle in English for students that are interested in learning and reading Swedish literature and expanding their knowledge of their new environment.
14.45-15.30 Cohabitation & Respect
Location: Orkanen, ORD138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10)
Organizer: Student Health Services
This workshop session is to expand your understanding on what it is to be a cohabitant, as well as the general the rules of respect. In Sweden things work differentely than other countries, and we would like for you to be well aware of what is considered ok and what is not. It is aimed to make sure that all of you feel safe in your various placements here in Malmö.
Thursday 29 August
13.15 - 15.00 Association Fair
Location: Niagara Lobby floor (Nordenskiöldsgatan 1)
Organizer: Student Union Malmö
During this fair you will be able discover what Malmö University has to offer in terms of Student Associations. You will be able to sign up for the Student Union membership, as well as see what other student associations and their various activities.
Time TBD ESN Games
Location: TBD
Organizer: Erasmus Student Network Malmö
A social event aimed at providing a more informal setting for you as student to meet other fellow peers from your own studies, or even outside of your own program!
Friday 30 August
17.00-18.30 Welcome Mingle
Location: Malmö Rådhus, Kompanigatan 5, 211 34 Malmö, Sweden
A mingle event hosted by Malmö City in the beautiful Town Hall with official representatives welcoming you from the city!
NOTE that this event you can only attend if you have a valid ticket. Tickets will be provided during the Orientation week, and they are a limited amount. First come, first serve basis of distributing tickets.
Time TBD ESN Party
Location: TBD
Organized by Erasmus Student Network Malmö
An after party event will be organized to finish off the ending of the Orientation Programme!
Introduction for Swedish-speaking students
If you are already familiar with Sweden and Malmö you can join the introduction days Tjuvkik (in Swedish) instead or as well. You can choose the parts of both Tjuvkik and the Orientation that are relevant to you.
Video
https://youtube.com/embed/OSxW1WAJJO8?enablejsapi=1&rel=0&showinfo=1&controls=1
