2. New student

New student

Welcome to the University of Gothenburg! We are thrilled that you have chosen to study with us. Starting university studies involves a great deal to do and to know. Here are some key things you will need to do to prepare for your studies.

Prepare for your studies

Pre-study checklist
To help you understand what you need to do before the start of the semester, we've created a checklist that covers all the…
Introduction and welcome activities
At the beginning of the semester, most educations have introductory days and welcome activities for their students. During…
Introduction to digital tools
A large part of your studies will be conducted and managed through Canvas, Ladok, and the Student Portal, but there are…
Studies at the University of Gothenburg
Starting your studies at a university in a new country comes with a lot of new things to keep up with! Here you'll find an…

Most visited pages at the start of the semester

Your studies
Registration, results and certificates
In this section, we explain how to register for a course, where to view your grades and study results, how to generate an…
Your studies
Schedule
No later than two weeks before the start of the course, you must have access to your schedule for the course. You can search…
Campuses and study areas at the University of Gothenburg
The University of Gothenburg is located in several places in Gothenburg, so you have access to study places throughout the…
Service and support
The University Library
Gothenburg University Library will support you throughout your education, at its branches and online. You have access to…
Contact
On the Student Portal, you can find answers to most questions about your studies and student life. However, sometimes you…

Resources beyond the Student Portal

Gothenburg University Library - using the library as a new student
Welcome Services – assistance to international students
International House Gothenburg
Unimeet Gothenburg
Swedish National Sports University (RIU)
Combine your elite sport and studies – more info at gu.se
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