Corona virus FAQ – newly admitted students

Measures taken by Halmstad University

Halmstad University has appointed a Crisis Management Group to continuously monitor the situation concerning Covid-19 and to manage overall issues connected with the virus outbreak.

Halmstad University is following the Government’s and Swedish Public Health Authority’s recommendations regarding measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, as they are announced.

Swedish Public Health Agency

Emergency information from Swedish authorities

Information about travel restrictions to and from Sweden

Information for our current students is available at our Student web, which is regularly updated.

Student web

It’s important to remember that Swedish Higher Education Institutions are independent authorities, with different prerequisites and in charge of their own routines. It is therefore natural that various universities have different solutions to how the daily operations should be conducted, for example how to conduct education in this extreme situation.

Questions related to the education

Will the studies be campus-based or online-based during the autumn semester 2021?

The University has made a temporary transition to distance learning during spring 2021. There are currently no indications from the Swedish government that higher education must continue to be conducted via distance during the autumn semester. Hence, we are planning for campus-based studies in the autumn semester 2021.

The University bases its decisions on the recommendations of the Public Health Agency and the Government, as well as on ensuring, as far as possible, the teaching of students. This means that current advice and restrictions may change.

I have been admitted but I will not be able to start my studies, what can I do?

If you no longer wish to start your studies, you should cancel your admission at University Admissions and notify the Student Affairs Department so that your place can be offered to someone on the waiting list.

University Admissions

I am worried I will not be able to come in time for the start of the semester, what can I do?

If you cannot register on time or arrive in time for the start of the autumn semester, please contact the Student Affairs Department to discuss your situation. The programmes and courses have different deadlines for registration. Your late arrival or late registration has to be granted by the University.

Please keep in mind that it is still quite a long time until the semester starts, and a lot of things can change. If you intend to start your studies on time, you should wait with notifying us of late arrival until you are certain of the situation.

Student Affairs Department

Will I be able to start my programme or course online in the autumn semester 2021?

Exchange students

Courses for exchange students starting this autumn are planned to take place on campus as normal. If you are unable to attend classed on campus, there will be possibilities to start your studies online in the beginning of the semester. Please make sure to check the terms and conditions of your scholarship with regards to online studies.

International students

Education programmes starting this autumn are planned to take place on campus as normal. If you are unable to attend classes on campus, you will have the option to start your studies online in the beginning of the semester (see below list of programmes and courses available for online studies).

You will have to make an active choice to study on campus, via distance (online) or cancel the admission and apply for a refund before August 25. If you have registered for studies online, you cannot apply for refund of the tuition fee for courses you registered for.

Can I defer my studies if I cannot attend the University in autumn 2021, due to Covid-19?

The University has decided not to grant deferment of studies due to Covid-19.

Deferment of studies

Questions regarding payments and refunds (for non-EU/EEA students)

Will I be reimbursed if choose not to study at Halmstad University this autumn?

If you cancel your admission and withdraw your application for residence permit before August 25, you will be fully reimbursed (no administrative costs). If you have registered or attended classes, reimbursement is not possible.

Student Affairs Department

Will I be reimbursed if I registered and/or attended online classes?

If you decide to register and attend online classes for study period 1 (15 credits), you will not be reimbursed for these courses. If you are unable to continue your studies during study period 2 (15 credits), you can apply for a refund for these courses as long as you have not registered for them.

Please keep in mind that you should not register for courses/programmes that are only offered on campus until you are sure that you will be able to start your studies on campus.

Student Affairs Department

Will the tuition fee be repaid if my application for a residence permit is rejected?

The tuition fee is reimbursed for students whose residence permit application is rejected by the Swedish Migration Agency (if you have not registered and/or attended any classes).

If a decision on reimbursement has been made, Halmstad University will reserve the right to retain 5000 SEK for administrative expenses.

Tuition fee payment and regulations

Will the tuition fee be less if I choose to study the programme/course online?

No, the fee is the same.

Questions regarding residence permit (for non-EU/EEA students)

As of now, the Swedish Migration Agency has not changed its policies with regards to international students applying for a residence permit for studies in Sweden. This means that these students are expected to continue to fulfil the requirements set by the Swedish Migration Agency. In case of limited availability at the embassy and the Migration Agency, the application process can be prolonged. Please contact the Migration Agency directly for questions regarding your application for residence permit.

Swedish Migration Agency website

FAQ Swedish Migration Agency

What are the consequences of the travel/entry ban to Sweden?

Please keep yourself updated on the current travel restrictions via the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and your home country's equivalent authority, to make sure it is safe for you to travel.

Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Border control travelling from Copenhagen

When should I buy my tickets?

Due to the uncertainty and travel restrictions, we recommend that you wait as long as possible with booking your trip. When buying any tickets, we encourage you to select rebookable/refundable tickets. The situation and travel restrictions may change rapidly.