New Student
When you have been admitted to BTH, it is important to know what will happen next. On this page, you can find the information you need, based on what kind of student you are. Make sure to read the welcome letter or the course information carefully. It includes important dates and steps to help you get started.
Find Your Welcome Information
The information below is divided by student category.
Please read the section that applies to you to find your welcome information.
Programme Student – Free Mover
Read the welcome letter for programme students (Free Mover).
The welcome letter provides details about the programme introduction and your first courses.
Student in International Collaboration Programmes
Read the welcome information for international collaboration programmes.
Student in a Course Package
Read the welcome letter for course package students.
Student in a Freestanding Course
You will find information about your course on BTH’s website and on the course page in Canvas.
If you have specific questions about the course, you can contact the course teacher.
Erasmus or Bilateral Exchange Student
You will receive your welcome information by email from the International Office.
Student in a Summer Course
You will find information about your course on BTH’s website and on the course page in Canvas.
If you have specific questions about the course, you can contact the course teacher.
Not Sure What Applies to You?
If you are unsure what type of student you are or which information applies to you, please contact the Admissions Office or the International Office. We are here to help.
Prepare for Your Arrival
- Pay the tuition fees by the stated deadline (if it applies to you).
- Apply for a residence permit (if it applies to you).
- Make arrangements for your housing. Read more about how to find accomodation.
- Collect all the necessary documents you need to bring.
- Make sure that you have insurance coverage.
- Read your welcome information.
- Attend the Introduction day. Find the schedule here.
Need more information?
Take a look at the Check out the International Student Guide, it is designed to support you throughout your journey, from applying to preparing your arrival.
Studying with disabilities
If you have a disability we can provide you with support during your studies.
It is important that you contact us as soon as you have been offered a place on your programme. This allows us to arrange appropriate educational support in time for the start of your courses.
Contact
Lena Wikström
Coordinator for educational support
Phone: 0455 – 38 52 11
Email: funka@bth.se
Checklist
Pay your tuition fee (if applicable)
Find out more about tuition fees.
Apply for a residence permit (if applicable)
Once you have paid your tuition fee, you can apply for a residence permit.
Activate your student account
You will receive an email from BTH with instructions on how to activate your student account.
Register for your courses
Course registration in Ladok is mandatory to secure your place.
Read your welcome information
Make sure to read the welcome information to find out when and where the introduction will take place.