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.
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 International Student Guide, it is designed to support you throughout your journey, from applying to preparing your arrival.
Checklist to get started
Activate your student account
Activate your student account. Your student account will be available about four weeks before the term starts. It gives you access to most of the systems you will use in your studies.
Register for your courses
Register for your courses in Ladok for students. You must register to keep your place in the programme.
Log in to Canvas
Log in to the Canvas learning platform to start your courses.
Each course has a page in Canvas where your teachers share important information.
Registration
You must be registered for your courses to take part in teaching and examinations.
You need to register every semester for the courses you have been admitted to and intend to study. This is done in “Ladok for students”.
3-week Control
At the start of each course, the teacher will carry out a 3-week control. If you are not active in the course, you will be registered in Ladok as having withdrawn from your studies at an early stage.
Academic calendar
The academic year consists of two semesters, each divided into two study periods.
There are no official holidays at the university, but teaching usually does not take place over Christmas. However, you may still be expected to work independently on assignments. Make sure to check in advance what applies to your courses.
Examination weeks
There is usually an exam week between two study periods and at the end of each semester. There are also re-examination weeks, for example after New Year and after summer. A good tip is to check the dates for exams, re-exams, submissions and resubmissions before the course begins. This gives you a clear overview and helps you plan your studies more effectively.
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
Settling in as a student
Once the introduction is over, everyday life as a student begins. Here, you will find the key information you need to get started with your studies and understand how things work at BTH.
Study essentials
We have gathered useful information to help you get into your studies and daily life at BTH. You will find useful information to help you get started with your studies and life at BTH – from digital tools and exams to practical matters on campus and where to find support.
Digital security
When you use the university’s IT services, you often handle sensitive information such as logins, personal details, files and communication. That is why it is important to know the basics of digital security.
On this page, you will find practical advice on how to protect both yourself and BTH’s digital systems.
Activities to take part in
Check the event calendar for students to find out what is going on at BTH. It lists activities, events and different ways for you to get involved during the year.
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 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.
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.