Housing Financing and Health

When preparing for your studies at Uppsala University it is important that you consider the practical details of your time as an international student. This includes where you will live, how you will finance your studies, what insurance coverage and healthcare benefits will apply to you. It is also important to know of the support services that you will be entitled to receive at Uppsala University.

Before you arrive in Sweden:

• Find somewhere to live
• Read about health insurance
• Apply for a residence permit for studies (non-EU citizens)
• Your finances
• Find childcare in Sweden
• Contact us if you have a disability and need support

When you arrive:

• Register with the Swedish Tax Agency
• Open a Swedish bank account
• Join the student union and obtain the discount card "Studentkortet"