Welcome Activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities at the beginning of each semester. The activities are designed to assist you as a new student and introduce you to university life in Stockholm and Sweden. Attendance to these events is optional, but we highly recommend attending in order for you to familiarize yourself with the campus and the support available for students, as well as to make friends!
Join our welcome activities for the spring semester 2025!
Arrival Service
The Arrival Service is the first event of the Welcome Activities and is open to all new international and exchange students at Stockholm University. Student ambassadors and university staff will welcome you and help you settle into your new life in Stockholm and Sweden.
Welcome Fair and social activities
At the fair, you can meet and interact with representatives of the different organisations at the university such as IT services, the library, the Student Union, and many more. The social activities include a speed friending.
23 January, Welcome Fair and social activities
More Welcome Activities
Speed Friending
Get to know your fellow international/exchange students before the semester starts!
16 January, Digital Speed Friending
Get IT support in person!
On Monday the 20th of January, staff from IT Services will be available to help you with your technical problems. They are available in Studenthuset, 2nd floor, between 10 am and 3 pm.
Guided campus tours
Don't get lost on campus! Join our campus tours.
20 January, Guided tours of Frescati campus
22 January, Guided tours of Frescati campus
27 January, Guided tour of Albano campus
28 January, Guided tour of Albano campus
Guided tours of Gamla stan
Explore the old town of Stockholm with professional guides.
Second-hand store tours
Find the best places to thrift in Stockholm! Join us on this tour to explore the second-hand market in Södermalm.
Library introduction
Get to know the library in 15 minutes. Join the in-person session, which includes a guided tour of the library, or the Zoom session which concludes with a Q&A.
Free training with SSIF & Frescati Sports Center
Join SSIF (Stockholm Students' Sports Club) and Frescati Sports Center on Friday, January 24th, for an exciting day of free training opportunities!
From 11:00 to 14:00, you can drop in and enjoy a variety of activities, including table tennis and group fitness classes - completely free of charge. Spaces are limited, so it’s first come, first served!
Tips on how to study effectively
New to Stockholm University? Get the most out of your studies with these tips from the Academic Writing Service.
SSIF free Open House Week
Join SSIF, Stockholm Students' Sports Club, for their free Open House Week from February 3rd to 9th. You're invited to explore a variety of training options during this week-long event. From sports like Football, Basketball, and Volleyball to group fitness styles like Les Mills, Dance, Thaiboxing, Yoga, and Zumba.
This event is free and open to everyone, but advance registration is required.
Tip: Life-drawing with SSKISS
This is not an official welcome activity organized by the university, but Accelerator at Frescati has a free life-drawing event that everybody is welcome to attend.
Accessibility during Welcome Activities
We aim to provide welcome activities that are accessible to all students. If you have a disability and need adjustments to be able to participate, please don’t hesitate to contact us at study@su.se. You can read more about studying with a disability at Stockholm University at su.se/disability.
Contact
International Office, Student Services
Email: study@su.se
Last updated: January 14, 2025
Source: Student Services