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University name Halmstad University

Address and telephone Box 823 • 301 18 Halmstad • Sweden • +46 35 16 71 00

Web site www.hh.se/english.html

Erasmus code S HALMSTA 01

Exchange student email [email protected]

Web site for Exchange Student www.hh.se/english/education/exchange-student.html

Courses in English www.hh.se/english/education/find-courses-for-exchange- students.html

Programs in English www.hh.se/english/education/find-programmes-for- exchange-students.html

Language of instruction English

Required Language level B2 (English 6) (recommended) (IELTS 6,5, TOEFL 90)

English proficiency / test The entrance requirements for each course/program are always clearly stated in the prospectus / course descriptions. Please read the requirements carefully.

Semester dates Autumn semester Late Aug. - Mid Jan. Spring semester Mid Jan. - Early Jun.

Nomination period/deadline 1 Mar. - 1 April

1 Sep. – 1 Oct. Application deadlines Autumn semester (starting August) 15 Mar -15 April Spring semester (starting January) 15 Sept -15 Oct

Application All incoming exchange students to Halmstad University should apply online. All supporting documents should be uploaded online. Transcript of records in English language.

Halmstad University • www.hh.se • Phone +46 35-16 71 00 • Fax +46 35-16 73 28

HALMSTAD UNIVERSITY

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Letter of acceptance Notification of selection result should be printed by the student from universityadmissions.se

Transcript of records Will be sent after the period of stay ends. At Halmstad University we do not use ECTS grades. Grading system One of the following grading systems with their respective gradings may be used:

– Pass or Fail – VG, G, U/Fail in descending order – 5, 4, 3, U in descending order – A, B, C, D, E, F seven grade, criterion-referenced scale

Add and drop We do not use add and drop period. Changing courses upon arrival is very restricted due to limited seats.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Levels of study

Orientation week 1 week before lectures start in Autumn semester and in Spring semester a couple of days in the first week.

Number of Exchange Students On campus 300

Cost of living https://hh.se/english/education/admitted-student/cost-of- living.html

Nearest Airport Nearest international airport is , , and then train to Halmstad.

Student support/Student Union www.karen.hh.se/en/

Accommodation https://www.karen.hh.se/en/boende/

Health insurance www.kammarkollegiet.se/en

www.migrationsverket.se/English/Startpage.html Visa / Residence permit

Halmstad University student www.hh.se/english/education/student-life.html information

Halmstad University • www.hh.se • Phone +46 35-16 71 00 • Fax +46 35-16 73 28