Introduction and welcome activities
At the beginning of the semester, most educations have introductory days and welcome activities for their students. During these you will learn more about your studies and student life in Gothenburg, and get to know other new students.
Welcome Programme for international students
The International Student Welcome Programme is held at the beginning of each semester. It provides new international students with practical information about the University and living in Gothenburg. It is also a perfect opportunity to meet other international students and Student Buddies from all over the world.
Autumn semester 2025
- Welcome Day, 19 August, Online - preliminary date
- Swedish study culture & Living in Sweden 26 & 27 August, On-site
- Welcome Fair 28 August, On-site
Welcome Packs
The Welcome Pack, a tote bag for international students, includes a city map, a guide to activities in Gothenburg, and information on public transport and recycling. Some details are accessible digitally via a QR code. Dates for when to pick up your Welcome Pack, autumn 2025, will be posted after the summer.
Faculty organised activities and events
Some faculties at the University also arrange activities for their students at the start of the semester. Individual departments or programmes might also arrange orientation or introduction events. You often receive information about the activities via email or under Information from Faculties and Departments on this page.
Welcome activities by the student unions
At the start of the semester, the student unions organise various welcome activities for new students. Through these activities, you get to know other new students and the student life in Gothenburg. There are four student unions at the University of Gothenburg, and which one you belong to depends on what you are studying. For certain programs, there are also student associations that arrange welcome activities.
You often receive information about the student unions' welcome activities from your education, but you can also read information from the unions: