Checklist - to keep in mind for the autum semester 2026

When you apply to Uppsala University it is important that you start thinking about the practical details of your time as an international student, for instance about financing and insurance.

The University does not own student accommodations. Instead, student housing is provided by a number of private companies in and around Visby and students are responsible for arranging it themselves.

A good option for new students is to rent a second-hand contract room or apartment. It is common for people in Visby to rent out a room in their house or apartment to students. Since ads for accommodation available from the start of the autumn semester are usually advertised during the summer, we would recommend starting your search for housing at the start of the summer. Read about housing on Gotland and in Visby.

You can travel to Gotland either by ferry or by air, and there are many departures every day. Read about travelling to and from Gotland.

Each course has its own course syllabus and a litterature list. Search for your course syllabus. You can also look for your programme syllabus. Can't you find the literature list, please contact Student Services at Campus Gotland. There are several ways to get the course literature. You can purchase literature through different websites, for instance Amazon UK. You can also compare the price of new books in the biggest online swedish bookshops by using the service bokfynd.nu. The site is in Swedish only but is very useful. You can also borrow literature from the library (Almedalsbiblioteket).

Once you have been registered as a student, you need an access card, the so-called Campus Card. You must have it if you are going to use the printers (for copying and printing), the computer room or if you want to enter the Campus outside of business hours. Read about the Campus card.

Once you have become a student, you get access to the wireless network called Eduroam. You can also reach eduroam at other universities, railway stations, airports, etc. Read more about eduroam.

Campus Gotland and Rindi (Gotland’s Student Union) together with GotlandsMusiken offer places in one of our two choirs, a band or even in a chamber orchestra. For free, of course! Read about Campus Gotland’s choirs and orchestras.

Like or follow Campus Gotland på Facebook. Communicate with us and get news on Facebook. And/or follow Campus Gotland on Instagram and Campus Gotland on LinkedIn.

There is also a Facebook group for international students at Campus Gotland.