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.
What's happening:
Recorded version of Welcome Day autumn 2024
If you don't want to wait until our next Welcome Day, you can watch a recording of our Welcome Day for autumn 2024 on GUplay.
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: