New SLU student

Welcome to SLU! This page provides essential information regarding the start of the semester, including how to prepare for your arrival and how to ensure a successful start to your studies. The page is updated regularly with important announcements and the latest news.

Admitted to a summer course? To the checklist

Autumn semester 2026

For students admitted to Master’s and Bachelor’s programmes, freestanding courses and distance learning.

Admitted after the start of the semester?

Welcome to SLU! It is important that you get started with your studies as soon as possible. Simply attend the teaching sessions according to the schedule for your first course. You do not need to contact the course leader in advance. Use the buttons below to find information about where to find your schedule and what you need to know before the start of your studies.

As a newly admitted student at SLU, whether enrolled in a programme or in freestanding courses, use the checklist for important information to prepare for your arrival in Sweden and your studies.

Go to checklist

You will find your welcome letter from the Programme director of studies on your programme page. Select your programme via the links below:

If an admitted student decides not to accept their place on a course or programme, SLU will contact the person with the lowest reserve number on the waiting list. SLU calls waiting list applicants in strict order of rotation from each selection group.

How the waiting lists work