Before you arrive
As an international student coming to Stockholm, you might feel a little nervous about moving to a new country and adjusting to a different lifestyle. Don’t be! We are here to help you prepare and make your transition as smooth as possible. This checklist covers the important practical matters you should take care of before your move to Sweden, so you can arrive feeling confident and well-prepared.
Manage Your Finances
Although Sweden is considered somewhat expensive, your cost of living will largely depend on your individual lifestyle and spending habits. Some commodities and services may be more costly than the European average, while others might be cheaper. However, with proper planning, most international students find it easy to adjust.
Before arriving, prepare a realistic monthly budget that includes accommodation, groceries, public transportation, study materials, mobile services, and personal expenses. It is also a good idea to keep some extra money available for unexpected costs during your first few weeks. Sweden is largely a cashless society, so make sure your debit or credit card can be used internationally.
Medical & Travel Insurance
Make sure you have obtained the necessary medical and travel insurance before flying from your home country. Having appropriate insurance coverage is important in case of unexpected illness, accidents, travel delays, lost belongings, or other emergencies during your journey and stay.
Contact a reliable insurance company in your country and ask about suitable coverage for international students studying in Sweden. Before purchasing a policy, check what medical treatments, emergencies, and travel-related situations are covered. Keep both digital and printed copies of your insurance documents, policy details, and emergency contact numbers with you while travelling.
After you have arrived
Introduction Days /Welcome Week
Luckily, we can help you answer all your questions about life in Sweden during our Welcome Program, which kicks off each semester.
In your first days in Stockholm, there will be lots to do and learn. The Academy will offer all international students a whole week called “Welcome Week”. During this week you will get a lot of information about life in Sweden, Travel card, Health care system in Sweden, how to learn Swedish language, how to find housing for students, how to find a job in Sweden, how tax rules work in Sweden, how to open a bank account in Sweden and a lot more. There are also quite a lot of administrative tasks you need to take care of as a new student.
Student Housing
Rent an apartment or a house in Sweden:
- Stockholm is one the biggest cities in Sweden. It can be often difficult to find accommodation, that’s why we recommend you find and fix your accommodation before you even arrive in Stockholm.
- Rental charges for a room can vary from 3000 sek – 7000 sek/month (300-650 EUR) depending upon the facilities available in the room.
- Renting a 1-2 rooms apartment can cost between 8000-14000 sek/month (800-1300 EUR).
You can find accommodations by using following websites:
Food and Travel costs per month
A travel card called “SL Card” costs 1020 sek /month (900 EUR). With this travel card you can travel all kinds of local traffic including Metro, Trams, Commuter trains, some fairies and buses in the whole city of Stockholm.
Food expenditures can vary from 2000-4500 sek /month (200-400 EUR).
NOTE:
The Migrations board in Sweden issues study visas and according to Board’s calculations a candidate must show a bank statement showing that he/she has sufficient money covering the tuition fee, travel tickets, insurance fee and a monthly expenditure of 10 314 sek /Person/ month (about 1 000 EUR/person/month).
If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us:
E-Mail: info@nordicskinklinik.se
Tel: 0046706241179
Website: www.nordicskinacademy.se
