Arrival guide
Academic Year 2024/2025
Arrival Day for the Autumn semester 2024 is 22 August 2024.
Arrival Day for the Spring semester 2025 is 14 January 2025.
Arriving late or after Arrival Day
If you arrive in Malmö later than 17.00 on Arrival Day, or at a later date, you will need to make an appointment with the Housing Office by emailing housing@mau.se.
The International Office does not have access to your keys. It is important that you make arrangements with the Housing Office beforehand if you are arriving to Malmö after Arrival Day or later than 17.00 on Arrival Day.
Orientation Canvas page
You are welcome to join our Orientation Canvas page and learn more about how to navigate the first stages of your semester as an exchange student at Malmö University.
Orientation Canvas Autumn 2024
Orientation schedule Spring 2025
Please note that the information below might be subject to change, and is still being finalised. Visit this webpage for regular updates.
Tuesday 14 January – Arrival Day!
09.00–17.00 Welcome to Malmö!
Location: Malmö University Niagara (Norra Neptunigatan 1, 211 18 Malmö, Sweden)
Organiser: International Office
Malmö University student representatives will meet you at Malmö central station and show you the way to the Student Centre. Get the chance to get some practical information from the International Office staff and get a shuttle drive to your housing. For those who will check into University Housing on 22 January you will also get your accommodation keys that day as well (for more info on housing please contanct the Housing Office).
Wednesday 15 January
11.00–13.00 Welcome Mingle Fika
Location: Student Centrum (Neptuniplan 7, 211 18 Malmö)
A mingle event hosted by Malmö University as an opportunity for you to meet other students, and try out some Swedish Fika!
14.00–15.00 Campus Tour
Meeting point: Niagara lobby, (Nordenskiöldsgatan 1, Malmö)
Organiser: Erasmus Student Network Malmö
We will take you around the main Campus area so that you can find the library, see the lunch areas, the perfect study spots etc.
22.00 Karaoke Night
Location: Fagans Irish Pub (Per Weijersgatan 4, Malmö)
Organiser: Buddy Programme & Erasmsus Student Network Malmö
Join the Buddy Programme alongside ESN Malmö to sing our hearts out! Karaoke Wednesdays are one of the biggest student activities in Malmö, where you can socialize, sing (if you want) and generally have an amazing night out. We’ve also secured a student discount at the bar, so make sure to bring your student card. Finally, the event is 20+, so please bring ID.
Thursday 16 January
10.00 –12.00 Association Fair
Location: Niagara lobby, (Nordenskiöldsgatan 1, 211 19 Malmö)
Organisers: Student Union Malmö
During this fair you will be able discover what Malmö University has to offer in terms of Student Associations. You will be able to sign up for the Student Union membership, as well as see what other student associations and their various activities.
13.00–15.00 Love, Work & Play
Location: Niagara, NI:B0E15 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 1, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: Student Health Services
An interactive workshop that helps you understand how you can make the best out of your studies in Malmö. We will talk about ways to find the balance between studies, student life, stress, recovery and fun and discuss how you as a student can adapt to the new situation.
15.15–16.00 Safety and Security
Location: Niagara, NI:B0E15 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 1, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: Security Services
If any lecture has it all, it is this one. Emergency evacuation information, Swedish laws you are probably unaware of. Don’t miss it. Trust us; you will want to know what to do if you lock yourself in a classroom late at night.
Friday 17 January
13.00 –15.00 Welcome Fika Mingle
Location: Student Centrum (Neptuniplan 7, 211 18 Malmö)
A mingle event hosted by Malmö University as an opportunity for you to meet other students, and try out some Swedish Fika!
16.00–18.00 Ice Skating
Location: Ice Skating ring Folkets Park, (Falsterbogatan 11A)
Organiser: Erasmus Student Network Malmö & Buddy Programme
ESN Malmö and the Buddy Programme invite you to join for an ice skating afternoon! We will meet at 16:00 at the Ice Skating ring in Folkets Park.
Saturday 18 January
23.00 Moriska Party
Location: Moriskan Paviljongen (Norra Parkgatan 2, 214 36 Malmö)
Organiser: Buddy Programme
Join the Buddy Programme for a great night at one of the best clubs in Malmö: Moriska paviljongen. Tickets will be free, you just have to sign up (link coming shortly). Please notice that if you sign up you must attend the event or someone else will miss their spot. Entry before 23:30. Let’s have some fun before kicking off with the new semester.
Monday 20 January
16.00–17.00 Welcome Meeting
Welcome to the introductory session. We have prepared plenty of helpful information to get you started at Malmö University. You will get to meet the staff of the International Office and Malmö University, as well as get a glimpse of what lies ahead during the week. Representatives from the Student Union,the Erasmus Student Network and the Buddy Programme will also join the meeting.
17.00–19.00 ESN Bingo Quiz Night
Location: TBD
Organiser: Erasmus Student Network Malmö
ESN is inviting you to an evening full of bingo, good prizes, and most importantly, a good quiz about Sweden! Come, enjoy the socializing, a bit of healthy competition and, of course, good prizes.
Wednesday 22 January
18.00 Night Tour of Malmö
Meeting Point: Orkanen front, bus side (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: Erasmus Student Network Malmö
ESN will guide you through Malmö´s nightlife with a walk through the Malmö. We will show you where to enjoy good food, have a cozy fika, or have a more active, fun evening with your buddies!
We will meet in front of Orkanen, at 18:00. Don’t forget your ID and looking forward to seeing you!
Thursday 23 January
18.15 Malmö Redhawks Hockey Game
Location: Malmö Arena ticket office (Hyllie Stationstorg 2, 215 32 Malmö)
Organiser: Buddy Programme
Join the Buddy programme to watch live the hockey game from Malmö Redhawks, our home team. We will meet at Malmö Arena, exactly in the tickets office at 18:15, you will get a discount for being part of the programm. More info will be shared as we get closer to the event. For arriving to the Arena you can take the train and drop off at Hyllie train station.
Friday 24 January
18:00 Buddy Programme Kick-off
Location: Orkanen D138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: Buddy Programme
This will be the official kick-off the Buddy Programme, where the student coordinators will talk about what is to come during the semester and division of the student groups.
Time TBD ESN party
Location: TBD
Organiser: Erasmus Student Network Malmö
ESN is organizing a clubbing night to celebrate with you a new semester and explore the party life in Malmö! We will provide more information about the upcoming event on our social media (Instagram) @ esn_malmo.
Friday 31 January
Location: TBD
Organiser: Student Union Malmö
Get ready for “sittning” with the theme being "Fairytales"!
Student Union Malmö together with Festmesteriet invites you to a fun-filled sittning full of laughter, singing and good atmosphere. To secure your spot at this sitting, you need to buy a ticket. You can do this between January 14 and 27 at the Student Union's reception at Neptunigatan 20.
Introduction for Swedish-speaking students
If you are already familiar with Sweden and Malmö you can join the introduction days Tjuvkik (in Swedish) instead or as well. You can choose the parts of both Tjuvkik and the Orientation that are relevant to you.
Video
https://youtube.com/embed/OSxW1WAJJO8?enablejsapi=1&rel=0&showinfo=1&controls=1
