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.

Autumn semester 2026

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

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

Orientation programme and roll-call

For students admitted to the autumn semester 2026, select your study location below.

Attending the roll-call is mandatory and takes place 31 August. The orientation programme is held the week before and is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Sweden and studying at SLU.

If you are unsure about your study location, you can find this information in the 'Facts & requirements' section on the programme pages.

Orientation programme and roll-call day in Alnarp

Attending the roll-call is mandatory and takes place 31 August. The orientation programme is held the week before and is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Sweden and studying at SLU.

If you are unsure about your study location, you can find this information in the 'Facts & requirements' section on the programme pages.

Orientation programme and roll-call day in Uppsala

Attending the roll-call is mandatory and takes place 31 August. The orientation programme is held the week before and is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Sweden and studying at SLU.

If you are unsure about your study location, you can find this information in the 'Facts & requirements' section on the programme pages.

Orientation programme and roll-call day in Umeå

Find information by selecting the option that applies to you below:

Distance learning programmes
Freestanding courses

Vice-Chancellor's welcome greeting

Vice-Chancellor Maria Knutson Wedel welcomes all students to SLU.

Sluss' welcome greeting

A greeting to all new students from Sluss, the collaborative body for all SLU student unions, and its chair Jasmin Pettersson.

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Students at Campus Uppsala

Student accommodation

Information about housing options for SLU students.

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Support during your studies

Student support to help you get the most out of your studies at SLU:

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Questions

Read frequently asked questions and answers about studying at SLU

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Student life

Connect with future classmates on Goin'

Wondering who you’ll be studying with? With Goin’, you can connect with other future students and start building your community before you arrive at SLU.

Let’s connect on Instagram!

Are you curious about life at SLU? Follow our students on Instagram.

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Student life

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