Move to Kalmar
Great that you have chosen Kalmar as your student city! Here you will get some tips and advice before moving to Kalmar.
Accomodation
Moving to another country, even for a short period of time, requires a great
deal of preparation and planning. Start planning your stay in terms of your
future accommodation as soon as you have decided to study at Linnaeus
University.
Finding a place to stay during your time at Linnaeus University will look
different depending on what type of student you are.
If you need to search for accommodation on your own, we recommend you
to read the Linnaeus union’s housing guide. The Linnaeus union also has a
housing agency that is available to all students.
Accomodation (information from Linnaeus University)
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Linnaeus union's housing agency Länk till annan webbplats, öppnas i nytt fönster.
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Planning to stay more than a year?
If you plan to live in Sweden for one year or more, you will usually be
required to be listed in the Swedish Population Register. This means you will
be registered as a resident in Sweden. Once you are registered as a resident
in Sweden, you will get a Swedish personal identity number. The Swedish
Tax Agency decides if you meet the registration requirements.
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Welcome Package
In cooperation between the Municipality of Kalmar and the Linnaeus Union we offer a welcome package to students that will study more than one year in Sweden, and who register themselves as a resident in Kalmar. Read more on the Linnaeus Union’s website.More information at The Linnaeus Union Länk till annan webbplats, öppnas i nytt fönster.
Secondhand furniture
If you want to buy secondhand furniture, you are welcome to “Återbruket”. In
the city centre you will also find several other vintage and second-hand shops.
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Meet ups for new people in Kalmar
For those of you who are new to the city and want to meet outside of all
the activities of student life, Kalmar municipality invites you to move-in
meetings from time to time. We meet at one of the city’s many restaurants
or pubs or do an activity together.Kalmar move-in-meetings
Arrival service
Note to self
Register in housing queues
If you plan to stay in Kalmar after your studies, register in the housing queues provided by housing companies.
One of the largest housing companies also specialized in students’ needs is “Kalmarhem”. Register and start collecting points. The one who has been in the queue the longest has the most points and the greatest chance of getting an offer for the accommodation they have applied for. Also, contact and register at other companies’ queues, if they have one.
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Educational support
Do you have a disability and have a need for educational support? Apply well in advance, preferably as soon as you have been admitted.
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Survival guide for international students
Read through the Linnaeus university’s Survival guide for international students for
additional information about the Swedish education system, your studies, the facilities, student services around campus and more.
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Contact Linnaeus union
Do you need further guidance? Don’t hesitate to contact Linnaeus union.Student Coordinator at the Linnaeus Union Linnaeus Union’s administrators
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Get to know Kalmar
Kalmar is a small large town with most things within walking and cycling distance. There is something for everyone!