University of Gävle

At the Student Portal, you will find several web services that may be useful for you as a student.You can i.e.:

• viewing your credits awarded

• your schedule

• your contact information

• You can register on courses

• create own transcript and more

The municipality of Gävle offers incoming international students an accommodation guarantee. Register at Gavlegårdarna in order to receive queuing points. The longer you are registered, the more points you earn.You may also arrange accommodation through the Student Union or private housing. 

At the university library you will find printed and electronic material relevant to your education and research. You will find course literature, dictionaries, reference works, periodicals, newspapers, essays and theses. The library catalogue is available online. The library is a suitable place to study as it has 500 study desks, 28 group study rooms and a quiet reading room.

The University has a number of computer classrooms for both lectures and self-studies. The main computer rooms are on level 1 in houses 11, 31 and 51. You can access them with your University Card.

Physical or mental stress can disrupt your study ability. The Student Health Care is a complement to the Health Care Centers which serve all citizens in the municipality. If you are in need of medical attention or pharmaceutical treatments you should turn to a Health Care Center first. The Student Health Care offers counselling with health care counsellors.