Congratulations on being accepted to Malmö University! Now it's time to start preparing for your studies. Here you will find information about, the academic calendar, the Orientation, the Buddy programme and more.

Orientation

All students admitted to courses and programmes taught in English are invited to take part in the Malmö University Orientation. The Orientation consists of lectures and activities that are designed to help you become acquainted with Sweden, Malmö and Malmö University. You will get the chance to meet other students and get to know your surroundings. 

The Orientation begins with a welcome meeting and is followed by a series of practical, academic and social activities. The Orientation during the Spring semester 2026 takes place between 15 and 31 January.

How to join the Orientation

You are welcome to attend all activities, or just the ones you find relevant. There are different types of activities, such as informative ones and social ones. 

Orientation Canvas page

You are welcome to join our Orientation Canvas page and learn more about how to navigate the first stages of your semester as an exchange student at Malmö University.

Orientation Canvas 

Orientation schedule

Please note that the information below might be subject to change, and is still being finalised. Visit this webpage for regular updates.

Thursday15 January– Welcome Day! 

10.00–12.00 Welcome Meeting!

Location: NI:C0E11 (Norra Neptunigatan 1, 211 18 Malmö​)
Organiser: International Office

Welcome to the introductory session. We have prepared plenty of helpful information to help you get started at Malmö University. You will meet the staff of the International Office and Malmö University and 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.

13.00–14.30 Love, Work & Play

Location: NI:C0E11 (Norra Neptunigatan 1, 211 18 Malmö​)
Organiser: 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.

14.30–15.30 Welcome Mingle!

Location: Student Centrum (Neptuniplan 7, 211 18 Malmö) - FYI Google Maps shows the wrong photo
Organiser: International Office

To start off the Orientation Programme later in the day, we would like to invite you to Malmö University Student Centrum for a hangout where you can meet fellow students that are starting their studies as yourself, and get to know future classmates and friends! We will take you there directly once we are done with 

Friday 16 January

13.00–14.00 Role play simulation

Location: Orkanen, OR:D337 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: Housing Office

A workshop tailored for all to foster understanding and cooperation with each other, in more critical instances. 

14.00–16.00 Assocation Fair!

Location: Niagara bottom floor (Norra Neptunigatan 1, 211 18 Malmö​)
Organiser: Malmö Student Union

During the fair you will have the opportunity to meet and sign up for any of the different student organizations that Malmö University has to offer! 

16.30 Ice Skatting

Location: Folkets Park ice skating rink (Norra Parkgatan 8E, 214 36 Malmö)
Organiser: Buddy Programme

Come join us for some ice skating in Folkets Park. Its completely free and you can borrow skates there or bring your own.

Saturday 17 January

19.30 Erasmus Student Network pre-party

Location: Swedish Rönngården (Rönnblomsgatan 11, 212 16 Malmö​)
Organiser: Erasmus Student Network Malmö

22:30-23:00 Erasmus Student Network Moriskan Party

Location: Moriska Paviljongen (Norra Parkgatan 2, 214 36 Malmö​)
Organiser: Erasmus Student Network Malmö

ESN is organizing a festive night to celebrate with you a new semester and explore the party life in Malmö! Regarding access to both of these events, ESN will be explaining on how to get to each place. For the Moriska Party, the abovementioned time, are the time slots that entrance will be free for you, so make sure you are on time to enter! 

Monday 19 January

17.15 Trivia & Swedish Fika

Location: Niagara NI:A0311 (Norra Neptunigatan 1, 211 18 Malmö​)
Organiser: Erasmus Student Network Malmö

Gather for a chill hangout at the university where ESN will provide some fun activities combined with Swedish fika!

Wednesday 21 January

17:00 People's Kitchen

Location: International Rönngården, (Rönnblomsgatan 6A, 212 16 Malmö​)
Organiser: Buddy Programme and Housing Office

Join us for a free dinner night with Malmös Peoples Kitchen, an inititaive to save food and reduce food waste. Enjoy a vegan meal, a friendly and warm atmosphere of community with us. All the food offered is saved from local stores and companies and prepared by volunteers! Please bring your own plate, cup and cutlery!

21:30 Karaoke Night at Fagans Irish Pub
Location: Fagans Irish Pub, (Per Weijersgatan 4, 211 34 Malmö)
Organiser: Buddy Programme

Enjoy some Karaoke, some drinks and good vibes at the irish pub Fagans. Its a great place to sing, talk and meet new people. Please note that this is a 20+ event, so please bring your ID for verification.

Thursday 22nd of January
17:00 Scavenger Hunt on Campus
Meeting point: Ground floor Orkanen, near the statue (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: Erasmus Student Network Malmö

Get to know the main university campus with a scavenger hunt by doing fun activities as you go!

Friday 23rd of January
17:15-21:00 Snack & Paint
Location: Niagara NI:A0311, (Norra Neptunigatan 1, 211 18 Malmö)
Organiser: Erasmus Student Network Malmö

Hangout with snacks, good company and some paints! PS. You do not have to be good at painting to parcticipate.

Freshers' week (Insparken) - Autumn only relevant

After the Orientation Programme, join Insparken for all new Malmö University students. Two weeks of social events give you the chance to meet students from other programmes and make new friends. Insparken is planned and run by students. 

Insparken takes place before the Autumn semester. If you start your studies in the spring semester, you can join Insparken later that same year.

About Freshers' week (inspark.malmostudenter.se)

Buddy programme

In addition to the Orientation, we also offer the Buddy programme – a way for you to get to know your fellow students better.

Through the programme we arrange social activities and have fun. This is an opportunity for you to expand your network, make new friends and develop your language skills. As a participant in the Buddy programme, you will be assigned to a group that will consist of both other newly arrived students, as well as current students, your "buddies".

Sign up for the Buddy programme using the form on this page. You can also sign up during the Orientation week by contacting the Buddy coordinators. 

Join the Buddy programme (Microsoft Forms) 

If you are already familiar with Sweden and Malmö you can join the introduction days Tjuvkik in Swedish instead. You can also choose the parts of both Tjuvkik and the Orientation that are relevant to you.

As a new student in Malmö, you’re arriving in a city that values sustainability, and shared responsibility. The Malmö Smart Start Guide will help you make conscious, informed choices from day one.

How to get to Malmö University

Malmö's central train station is well connected within Sweden and internationally via links to Copenhagen. It boasts its own airport, Sturup, but for international travellers, it is best served by Copenhagen Airport – just a 20-minute train journey away. Please be aware of the current regulations in place, both for your transits and for entering Sweden at the time of your travel.

If you are arriving on Arrival day, student mentors wearing orange vests will be at the train station to help with directions. 

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Travelling to Sweden

Travelling and moving to another country to study can be very individual. You can find a list of important documents to bring with you here below. Please note, however, that this list is not exhaustive.

  • Proof of admission (for example, letter of acceptance)
  • European Health Insurance Card (if applicable)
  • Residence permit
  • Passport and other ID documentation

Make sure to stay updated regarding the regulations in place at the time of your travels, both in Sweden and regarding any transit you might have included in your travels.

What to be aware of before moving to Malmö

Academic calendar

The academic year in Sweden is divided into two semesters, each lasting 20 weeks.

Academic year 2025/2026

Autumn semester 2025: 1 September 2025 – 18 January 2026
Spring semester 2026: 19 January 2026 – 7 June 2026

Contact

For general questions regarding Orientation and/or your arrival to Malmö, you are welcome to email the International Office at Malmö University.

International Office at Malmö University

internationaloffice@mau.se

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