Find valuable information when planning your move to Malmö: visa and permits, health insurance, healthcare and more. Our Arrival guide helps you prepare and the Pre-Orientation Programme helps you with additional support and resources to ease into your life and studies in Sweden.

Before you travel to Sweden you need to have a residence permit and be aware of what health insurance is available to you. Make sure you read through our guide on moving to Malmö, Sweden.

Once you've found the perfect programme to study, you need to find the perfect place to live. There are a number of student housing options — we recommend you start looking early!

Now it's time to start preparing for your studies in Malmö. Here you will find information about Arrival Day, the academic calendar, the Orientation and more.

Good to know before your arrival

Moving to Malmö

Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure, but there are also many things to think about: visa and permits, health...

Tuition fees

For studies at Malmö University, some students are required to pay application and tuition fees. This website contains programm...

Find housing in Malmö

There are various housing options in Malmö – begin your search early. On this webpage, you will find information and tips about...

Arrival guide

Congratulations on being accepted to Malmö University! Now it's time to start preparing for your studies. Here you will find...

Studying with a disability

Students and doctoral students with long-term disabilities have the right to be able to study on equal terms in a good study...

Understanding university studies

This website explains terms that are good to know about university studies in Sweden and at the University. Learn the meaning o...

Facts about Malmö

  • 30 Minutes by train to Copenhagen
  • 300 Kilometres of bicycle paths
  • 180 Nationalities living in Malmö