pre-arrival guide for global bachelor's and master's students 2016

Pre-arrival guide for Global Bachelors and Masters students 2016

WELCOME!

A word from our Vice-Chancellor

Karolinska Institutet (KI) is a great place for education and research. Students, teachers and researchers from around the world gather here because they want to aid human development and health in a spirit of creativity, confidence and job satisfaction. We change the world through transfer of knowledge and science.

KI holds a central position in Swedish society and is one of the worlds leading medical universities. We conduct education and research throug hout the medical field, from cell to society, and have one of the best selections of programmes and courses in the medical field. Our educational programmes undergo continuous development through the close link between education and research.

Excellence characterises every aspect of our university. Each year, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet selects the Nobel Laureates in Physiology or Medicine, which has enormous significance for our strong financial position and visibility, both internationally and nationally. At the same time, we emphasise qualitative leadership, teamwork, partici-pation, openness, equality and diversity.

I am honoured that that you are taking the chance to become one of us - you are making the right choice! There is great demand on the labour market for the professions we educate, and a degree from KI will open doors worldwide. To contribute to the improvement of human health is an amazing mission that will enrich both your own and many other peoples lives.

Karin Dahlman-Wrigh, Vice-Chancellor Karolinska Institutet

This guide is for you who will be starting one of our Global Bachelors or Masters Programmes here at Karolinska Institutet in August 2016.

It helps you plan your journey and lets you know what to take care of both before you travel abroad and after you arrive in Sweden. The guide was updated in March 2016.

If you need help or have any questions about the topics covered here, please contact our student counselling.

We cant wait to welcome you in person!

ContentsPreparations 6Residence permit 6Accommodation 7Medical Insurance 8Cost of living 10Scholarships 11Embassies and consulates 12Useful links 12

Pre-Arrival Checklist 13What to bring: 14Upon Arrival Checklist 14

Arrival 16Meet a student ambassador upon arrival 16Introduction week 18Programme introduction 18Contacts 19

Practicalities 20Holidays and traditions 20Daylight savings time 21Electricity 21Currency 21Climate and clothing 22Swedish Culture 22Religious meeting places 24Transportation and metro map 24Public transport 24Cycling 24Taxi 25Renting a car 25Mobile phones 25Emergency number 112 25Working while studying 26Bringing your family with you 26Higher education in Sweden 27

Studying at Karolinska Institutet 27Programme study advisors 28Career Service 29Students with disabilities 29Student Health Centre 29University Library 30Information desk 30Facilities 30

Leisure activities 31Stockholm your study destination 31Student unions 31Sports facilities 31Swedish courses 33Language at KI 33

Mini dictionary 36

Maps 38KI Campus Huddinge and KI Campus Solna 38KI Campus Solna 40

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PREPARATIONS

PreparationsResidence permitIf you plan to stay in Sweden longer than three months and are not a citizen of a Nordic country, you will need to contact the Swedish Migration Board (Migra-tionsverket). Nordic citizens are entitled to move and settle freely in other Nordic countries. Students from EU/EEA countries may contact the Migration Board after they arrive in Sweden, but must do so no later than three months after entry. There is no cost to register the right of residence for EU/EEA citizens and it is valid as long as you reside in Sweden and fulfil the requirements specified on the Migration Boards website. More information on how to register and documentation requirements is available on the Migration Boards website.

Students who are not from a Nordic or EU/EEA country must apply for a residence permit at a Swedish embassy or consulate in their home country prior to departure. The residence permit must be fixed into your passport before entry into Sweden and processing times may be long. It is therefore important to apply for the residence permit as soon as possible after you receive notification of your acceptance to Karolinska Institutet. Student residence permits are granted for a maximum of one year (or less depending on the length of your educational programme). If your pro-gramme extends beyond one year, you will need to apply for an extension (you may do this from within Sweden). The application fee for both the initial residence permit and the extension is 1 000 SEK. The following documents are required to apply for the initial student residence permit:

a passport that is valid throughout your stay in Sweden

comprehensive medical coverage, if the duration of your stay in Sweden is less than one year

proof that you can financially support yourself during your stay in Sweden (for example bank statement in your name). A minimum of 8 000 SEK per month for the entire period of your stay is required. Specific information on documentation requirements can be found on the Swedish Migration Boards website: www.migrationsverket.se

Foreign students are allowed to work while in Sweden; no additional work permit is required. Please be aware however, that it may be difficult to find work in Stockholm and that your programme is full-time.

www.migrationsverket.se


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AccommodationThere is a shortage of rooms for rent in Stockholm and the wait for accommodation is generally long. We advise all students who need housing in Stockholm to apply for accommodation on the website of Karolinska Institutet Housing as soon as possible to have any chance of receiving a housing offer. www.kihousing.se Fee paying students outside the EU/EEA are guaranteed housing for their first year of studies. Exchange students coming through established agreements are prioritized for accommodation (if this is included in the agreement) through KI Housing. The accommodation provided is a single room in a student corridor, and students can rate their preferences in their application form. However, there is no guarantee of recei-ving an accommodation offer for the first preferences. KI Housing recommends all students to apply for several of the accommodation locations to increase their chances of getting housing. Please note that fee paying students/exchange students have no priority for apartments. Students who organize their studies at KI independently without being a part of any mobility program, so called Free Movers, are only offered accommodation in case of availability. Renting second hand (subletting) is a common way for students to arrange accommo-dation, since the wait times for such a room or flat is much shorter than for first-hand contracts. Akademisk kvart is a portal for locating sublets for students in Stockholm. It is coordinated by SSCO - Stockholm Federation of Student Unions, and Karolinska Institutet is an active partner. Membership is free of charge. You are recommended to become a member of a student union, which entitles you to sign up to be on the waiting list for accommodation through SSSB (the largest provider of student housing in Stockholm). www.akademiskkvart.se www.sssb.se Explore other second hand housing opportunities by visiting the links below (some in Swedish only): www.bostaddirekt.com www.andrahand.se To avoid becoming a victim of fraud, always visit the accommodation before you accept the offer, do not pay any money before you sign a contract, agree to rules before you move in and make sure to save all the receipts for the paid rent. Also make sure that the landlord has given his or her consent to the sublet, otherwise problems could arise.

www.kihousing.sewww.akademiskkvart.sewww.sssb.sewww.bostaddirekt.comwww.andrahand.se


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Personal contacts are also useful when finding housing in Stockholm, reach out to those you know in the city. The Stockholm Visitors Board provides information about hotels, youth hostels and bed & breakfasts in the Stockholm area that may be of use during the first few weeks of your stay in Stockholm. You can read more at their website. AirBnB is also beco-ming a popular resource for short term stays. www.visitstockholm.com www.airbnb.com

Home insuranceWe recommend you to take out home insurance (hemfrskring) for the duration of your stay in Stockholm. If anything is stolen from your student room or flat or if any property is damaged or lost during your rental period, you are responsible for cove-ring the repair or replacement costs. In addition to personal property, home insurance should also cover liability, legal expenses and travel insurance. Contact an insurance company for a quote (ask about special offers for students).

Studentforsakring.se - student home insurance +46-8-587 840 10Folksam customer service in English +46-771-58 59 02Lnsfrskringar in Stockholm +46-8-562 834 00Trygg-Hansa +46-77-11 11 600If +46-771-655 655 www.studentforsakring.se

Medical InsuranceIt is very important that you have adequate medical insurance coverage during the entire period of your stay in Sweden. Medical treatment is expensive without any form of health insurance.

Nordic and EU/EEA citizensStudents from Nordic and EU/EEA countries should register with their social insurance office in their home country (if possible), in order to obtain the European Health Insurance Card. With the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) you are entitled to health care in Sweden on the same conditions as Swedish citizens.

Nordic and EU/EEA citizensStudents who have a residence permit for one full calendar year or more are eligible and should register with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) to acquire a personal

* Visit studentblogski.wordpress.com for plenty of resources and tips on this subject!

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identity number (personnummer) after they arrive. This number entitles you to medi-cal care according to the standard patient fees for Swedish citizens. More information on where and how to register will be provided in your welcome package given out during introduction week.

*NOTE: Students who have a residence permit that covers a period of less than one year will not be given a personal identity number and will not be entitled to reduced medical care costs. This includes students who will be studying in Sweden for less than one calendar year. If this applies to you, it is important that you to obtain medi-cal insurance from your home country that is valid for your entire stay in Sweden. Note that Sweden has reciprocal healthcare agreements with Australia, Algeria and the province of Quebec in Canada. Students from these countries/regions are entitled to health care in Sweden on the same conditions as Swedish citizens. For the recipro-cal agreement to apply, however, the need for medical care must arise during your stay in Sweden. All students, regardless of nationality, are covered by general student insurance for any personal injury that takes place while the student is on campus or in transit to or from his/her place of study. It is, however, very important to make sure that you have complete medical coverage in case of illness, emergency or injury during off-campus leisure activities.

Dental InsuranceBe sure to also check your dental coverage before departure for Sweden. Depending on your policy, dental treatment may be covered by your medical insurance, or you may need to purchase separate dental insurance.

Medical careIn the welcome package you will receive during introduction week, you will find speci-fic information on how to contact the healthcare system in Sweden while you are here, as well as emergency clinics and pharmacies.

NOTE: Bring your EHIC card and your national health card with you and make a few

copies as they are required when youre applying for the Swedish personal number

NOTE: Make sure to purchase the correct insurance plan for your stay and do so prior

to your departure. Check with the Migration Board should you have any questions.


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General medical careMedical care in Sweden is handled mainly through local primary-care medical centres (vrdcentral) or clinics (huslkarmottagning). There, adults and children can receive treatment for illnesses and non-urgent or non-life-threatening medical problems. A primary-care doctor can also refer you to a specialist, if necessary.

EmergenciesLocal emergency units (nrakut) are available for urgent, but non-life-threatening medical treatment. For sudden, serious illnesses and injuries, you should turn to an accident and emergency clinic (akutmottagning) at a hospital (sjukhus).Remember the number 112. This is the free public service emergency telephone number in Sweden, as well as in the whole EU. It is available free of cost from mobile, landline and public telephones.

CostA visit to a primary-care doctor costs 200 SEK, while a visit to a specialist or to hospital emergency clinics costs 400 SEK. These costs are subsidized by the Swedish state, the actual cost of a normal visit being SEK 1 650. If you do not have a Swedish personal identity number (personnummer) or an EU Health Insurance Card, you must pay the full cost yourself.

Cost of livingThe cost of living in Sweden is high. Interna-tional students must be prepared for this. Ka-rolinska Institutet is not able to offer financial support to students for their living costs and students must finance their stay in Sweden with grants, study assistance from their home country and/or personal funds. Students from EU/EEA countries and students from other countries who hold a valid student residence permit are permitted to work. However due to a full-time class schedule and Swedish needed for most work opportunities, it may be dif-ficult to acquire work in Stockholm. There will be occasional opportunities for on-campus jobs paid by the hour, but they are quite limited. If you are interested in this please contact Student- and Career Services Office for further information. The following is a feasible monthly budget:

Emergency number: 112


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ScholarshipsThere are many Swedish, European and international foundations that award scholar-ships and grants. The rules for different scholarships and grants can vary some are intended to help meet living costs, others help with tuition fees (for non EU/EEA ci-tizens) and still others can be used toward educational costs as a whole. For details on the various types of scholarships and grants available, make sure to read and carefully follow the information provided. See a suggested list of where to start below. Please remember that other sources exist and that investing some time, effort and creativity in researching and applying for scholarships and grants can have a significant impact on the actual finan cial cost of your education. Be sure to also check ki.se/prospective-student for updates. A number of tuition scholarships from Karolinska Institutet are also available (certain eligibility requirements apply) however, applications for these are due by the close of the international application period for admission.

CORDIS www.cordis.europa.eu

EU Scholarship Portal www.scholarshipportal.eu

EURAXESS - Researchers in Motion www.ec.europa.eu/euraxess

*Costs in 2016.

NOTE: you must have 8000 SEK a month at your disposal for ten months

of the year in order to obtain a residence permit studies.

Where can I go to student-friendly places in Stockholm?Medicinska Freningens Public Health Sciences section outlines some

student-friendly places in Stockholm on their webpage, check out the list at www.medicinskaforeningen.se/en/sections/public-health

Item Expenditure (SEK)

Food 2,200

Accommodation 3,5007,000

Telephone, Internet, TV 750

Local travel 800

Other (insurance, medical care, hygiene, clothing, leisure, etc.) 1,500

Total per month 8,75012,500

www.cordis.europa.euwww.scholarshipportal.euwww.ec.europa.eu/euraxesswww.medicinskaforeningen.se/en/sections/public-health


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The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation www.wallenberg.com/kaw

The Swedish Institute www.si.se

The Swedish Research Council www.vr.se

The World Bank scholarship and fellowship programmes www.wbi.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships

Embassies and consulatesFor a list of foreign embassies and consulates in Stockholm, visit embassiesabroad.com. For Swedish diplomatic missions abroad, see www.swedenabroad.se

Useful links

ki.se/welcome Information from Karolinska Institutet for newly admitted students www.translate.google.com, folkets-lexikon.csc.kth.se/folkets and tyda.se free online Swedish-English and English-Swedish translation tools. ki.se/studentblogs International Bachelor and Master students at Karolinska Institutet blog about their studies and their daily life. You are also welcome to contact our bloggers if you have any questions! Instagram.com/kistudents Get a glimpse into what student life at KI is like! www.youtube.com/user/KIStudentBlogs - videos made by our own students, sho-wing you what Karolinska Institutet student life looks like. www.sirap.info SIRAP is a voluntary mutual aid organization, with the impetus to action being the question Are you doing the best you can with life in Stockholm? www.studyinsweden.se Study in Sweden is a comprehensive resource for infor-mation about higher education in Sweden. The site incorporates practical facts con-cerning application procedures, scholarships, visas, accommodation and information for learning Swedish as a foreign language. www.sweden.se Sweden.se is Swedens official website, which is publicly funded. www.visitstockholm.com Stockholms official visitors guide

www.wallenberg.com/kawhttp://www.si.sewww.vr.sehttp://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/0,,menuPK:551559~pagePK:64168427~piPK:64168435~theSitePK:551553,00.htmlhttp://www.swedenabroad.com/http://ki.se/en/education/welcome-to-karolinska-institutethttps://translate.google.se/http://folkets-lexikon.csc.kth.se/folkets/http://tyda.se/http://ki.se/studentblogsInstagram.com/kistudentswww.youtube.com/user/KIStudentBlogswww.sirap.infohttp://www.studyinsweden.sehttp://www.sweden.sewww.visitstockholm.com


PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST

For Karolinska Institutet:

Confirm your offer from the programme you have been admitted to and pay the first tuition instalment, if applicable

Apply for accommodation (see p. 6)

If you would like to be met at the Stockholm Central Station, be sure to register via the link in the May and June edition of KI News for Admitted Students

Register to attend the introduction week that begins on 22 August via the e-newsletter for Admitted Students or on ki.se website ki.se/prospectivestudent

For living in Sweden:

Check if you need a visa for entering Sweden www.regeringen.se/sb/d/11660/a/240938

Apply for a residence permit (if needed) www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-in-Sweden/ Universities-and-university-college/How-to-apply.html

Obtain insurance coverage for the full period of your stay in Sweden (see p. 7)

Personal:

Plan your transportation to Stockholm

Get medical/dental checkups and make sure you have enough personal medica-tions needed for the length of your stay in Sweden (Note: make sure you leave the labels on medication packaging and have your prescription with you as border/airport security can ask to see this)

Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after you plan to return to your home country, you will not be allowed to travel too close to the expiry date

Contact your bank and make sure that you have access to your account while in Sweden or that you will be able to transfer it to a Swedish bank account

Nice-to-haves:

Like Karolinska Institutet on Facebook, www.facebook.com/prospectivestudentKI

Join the SIRAP mailing list once you receive your student e-mail account.

Pre-Arrival Checklist

http://ki.sehttp://ki.se/prospectivestudenthttp://www.regeringen.se/regeringens-politik/migration/lander-vars-medborgare-behover-visum-for-inresa-i-sverige/www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-in-Sweden/Universities-and-university-college/How-to-apply.htmlwww.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-in-Sweden/Universities-and-university-college/How-to-apply.htmlhttp://www.facebook.com/prospectivestudentKI



Read our current international students blogs on, www.studentblogski.wordpress.com

Download the KI App (iOS and Android).

What to bring: Certified copies of diploma/degree certificate and transcripts (in both original

language and translation if applicable). You need to enclose these when you apply for a masters degree certificate after you have completed your masters programme. You do not have to show them at registration.

Printable pdf-file of notification of selection results from www.universityadmissions.se

Insurance documents

Mobile phone, if European or Asian-Pacific GSM 900/1800 standard (a pre-paid SIM-card will be given to all students first day of introduction week).

Winter clothing and an umbrella

Valid passport (stamped with valid student visa, if applicable)

Upon Arrival ChecklistDuring your first few days/weeks in Stockholm it is important to finish your remain-ing paperwork for all activities related to living in Sweden and studying at Karolinska Institutet.

Personal:

Tell your family you have arrived safely!

Buy an SL transit card if you plan on using public transit or purchase a bicycle

You can buy a reloadable SL card at ticket offices at some metro stations, SL Center, and tickets agents (such as Pressbyrn, Seven-Eleven and certain supermarkets)

www.blocket.se is a website where people sell their items, you can find bicycles for sale here or at a local bicycle store

Apply for a personal number by visiting one of the tax offices:

Regeringsgatan 109, Stockholm cityLindhagensgatan 76, KungsholmenJrnvgsgatan 20, SundybergFrgatan 5, Kista

www.studentblogski.wordpress.comwww.universityadmissions.sewww.blocket.se



Apply for residence permit, if needed

Get a bank account, if needed

Remember that you will get a SIM-card at Introduction Week.

Learn the important emergency numbers and identify your local community office, health centre, etc. You can translate the Stockholm city site for this information www.stockholm.se

Explore! And make sure you indulge in the local food and coffee

Karolinska Institutet (in order):1. Participate in Introduction Week2. Register (first day of class). Once you have registered you can then3. Obtain your KI card4. Activate your KI email5. Connect your KI card to the copy machine6. Pay Medicinska Freningen fee and apply for the Mecenat card7. Purchase new SL card with new student discount 8. Sign up for Swedish classes. These are available through SFI, Karolinska

Institutet, or Language at KI www.stockholm.se/ForskolaSkola/Svenskundervisning-for-invandrare-sfi/ www.facebook.com/LanguageAtKI

9. Save time and get your personal number from the The Swedish Tax Agency when they visit Campus at the beginning of the semester. Important: do not apply for the personal number before you are registered at KI (step 2 on this list).

NOTE: You can purchase a student transit card (has a lower price) without any

proof of being a student. However, if you are checked by the transit autho-

rities, you MUST have the Mecenat student card (or app with an account) to

prove you are a student, otherwise you will be fined. Your KI student card is

not enough.

http://www.stockholm.sehttp://www.stockholm.se/ForskolaSkola/Svenskundervisning-for-invandrare-sfi/www.facebook.com/LanguageAtKI


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Meet a student ambassador upon arrivalStudent ambassadors from Karolinska Institutet will be available from mid-August to meet new international students upon arrival to Stockholm city. Interested students must register for this service via the KI News for Admitted Students May or June edi-tions. When you register, you will need to supply your travel details, including your flight number and exact date and time of arrival. A student ambassador will be wait-ing to meet you at Stockholm Central Station when you arrive. Instructions on how you can reach Stockholm Central Station from the airport of your arrival are provided below.

Transportation from airportARLANDA AIRPORTThe main international airport in Stockholm, Arlanda Airport, is located 40 km north of Stockholm.Coach bus: Airport coaches depart every 10-15 minutes from Arlanda to Stockholm city (Cityterminalen). The journey takes about 45 minutes. There is also a route between Arlanda and Liljeholmen (every 20 minutes most of the day) with a stop at Karolinska Institutet. www.flygbussarna.se www.swebus.se

High-speed train: Arlanda Express is a high-speed train which will take you between Arlanda and Stockholm Central Station in 20 minutes. www.arlandaexpress.com

Public transit: Its also possible to take the communter train, but this is economially more profitable once you recieve the SL student discount. When travelling to or from Arlanda with commuter train you need an extra ticket for passing the gate at Arlanda C. The pas-sage supplement fee (75 SEK) can be paid when you start your journey or at Arlanda C. Taxi: A number of taxi companies have fixed prices to and from Arlanda.

Arrival

NOTE: If you are under 26 years of age, you qualify for

the student price for both the coach buses and train

www.flygbussarna.sewww.swebus.sewww.arlandaexpress.com


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BROMMA AIRPORTStockholm Bromma Airport is situated 8 km west of Stockholm.Coach bus: Airport coaches depart two to three times per hour from Bromma Airport to Stockholm city (Cityterminalen). The journey takes about 20 minutes. www.flygbussarna.se

Public transit: You can also reach Stockholm using Stockholm local transportation (SL). Taxi: Taxi services with fixed prices are also available to and from Bromma Airport.

SKAVSTA AIRPORTStockholm Skavsta Airport is located 100 km south of Stockholm.Coach bus: Airport coaches (www.flygbussarna.se) depart one to two times per hour from Skavsta Airport to Stockholm city (Cityterminalen). The journey to Stockholm city takes about 80 minutes.

Getting to Karolinska InstitutetCampus Solna: Bus 3 (destination Karolinska Sjukhuset) takes you to Campus Solna (stop Karolinska Institutet stra or Thorax) and Karolinska University Hospital in Sol-na (stop Karolinska Sjukhuset). It passes the metro stations at St Eriksplan, Fridhem-splan, Slussen and Skanstull. Bus 507 (destination Vstra Skogen) also passes Campus Solna on its way to the student residences Pax and Strix. Several other bus lines (69, 77, 70, and 73 among others) also service the university and hospital region in Solna. Commuter trains (pendeltg) also take you to Campus Solna (stop Karlberg).

Campus Huddinge: Commuter trains (pendeltg) take you directly from the Stock-holm Central Station to Flemingsberg, which is the station closest to Campus Hud-dinge and Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge.

Shuttle serviceA free shuttle service connecting the two Karolinska Institutet campuses operates on weekdays. In Huddinge there are two bus stops, located at the Forensic Psychiatry Clinic (Rttspsykiatriska kliniken) and Alfred Nobels all 8. Due to construction of new facilities, the bus stop in Solna is periodically relocated. Check the website or app for up-to-date information on the location of the shuttle stop in Solna. For Swedish speaking students the university librarys app KIB Mobile is very useful for campus bus time tables. https://internwebben.ki.se/en/commuter-bus

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Introduction weekOne week before the official start of the semester you will be invited to an Introduc-tion Week at KI. The programme includes three days of Swedish classes for beginners level (22-24 August), and two days with practical information about the study support and services offered at KI (25-26 August). You will also learn about extracurricular activities, student rights groups and student organisations. Introduction Week is only arranged once a year and will provide you with the perfect start of your studies and social life at KI, so please await the invitation in your mailbox! The programme infor-mation is applicable to students on Bachelors and Masters level. Register to join via KI News for Admitted Students or on ki.se website when it is an-nounced. Be sure to pick up your welcome package, which will be handed out by the International student coordinators, in the morning of 25 August. ki.se/masterstudies

Programme introductionA mandatory programme introduction for students admitted to Karolinska Institutet will be held on 29 August 2015. You will receive information about the time and loca-tion of the introduction in the welcome letter from your programme director.

http://ki.se/masterstudies


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ContactsFor questions related to your programme and its outline, please contact:

Bachelors Programme in BiomedicineJonas Sundbck, Director of Studies (E-mail: [email protected], ( +46-8-524 867 68)

Masters Programme in BioentrepreneurshipMadelen Lek, Programme Director (E-mail: [email protected], ( +46-8-524 837 16)

Masters Programme in BiomedicineRachel Fisher, Director of Studies (E-mail: [email protected], ( +46-8-517 732 45)

Masters Programme in Global HealthAsli Kulane, Programme Director (E-mail: [email protected])Amina Samuelsson, Course Administrator (E-mail: [email protected], ( +46-8-524 83376)

Joint Masters Programme in Health InformaticsMaria Hgglund, Programme Director (E-mail: [email protected], ( +46-8-52483687)

Masters Programme in Public Health SciencesJette Mller, Coordinator, public health epidemiology track (E-mail: [email protected], ( +46-8-8-524 801 22)Niklas Zethraeus, health economics, policy and management track (E-mail: [email protected] , ( +46-8-524 860 97)

Masters Programme in ToxicologyAnnika Hanberg, Programme Director (E-mail: [email protected], ( +46-8-524 87526)

* For contact information regarding freestanding courses, see the specific course website at http://courses.ki.se.

* For a students perspective on your programme, at KI, or in Sweden in general,

visit our student blog and feel free to email any of your student bloggers there.

They are happy to answer your questions! www.studentblogski.wordpress.com

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PRACTICALITIES

Holidays and traditionsSweden has a long history of both pagan and Christian traditions. It also has a strong agrarian history remaining a largely agrarian society until well into the 20th cen-tury. Remnants of these influences on Swedish culture and traditions are reflected in various holidays celebrated throughout the year.

New Years Eve (nyrsafton) is typically celebrated with friends in the cold few hours that transition from the past year into the new. Many Swedes start the New Year with a bang, literally, by braving the cold and snow outside to light up the sky with fireworks.

Easter (psk) is a family holiday that is celebrated together at home, or with a short holiday. It has lost most of its religious significance for many, but some traditions from the past remain, such as the large Easter lunch and children dressed as Easter witches visiting neighbours to collect sweets.

Walpurgis Eve (valborg) is celebrated on the evening of 30 April with large community bonfires and singing. This celebration of the coming of spring is often a big party event for students.

Midsummer (midsommar) comes in late June each year and features dancing around the May Pole, na-tional costumes, and an impressive smrgsbord of special summertime foods, such as herring, new potatoes, strawberries and snaps. It is often celebrated in the countryside and is the start of the major summer holiday for many Swedes.Crayfish season (krftssongen) begins on the second Wednesday of August and is celebrated with outdoor parties featuring crayfish and snaps in the company of friends, colourful lanterns and eccentric hats.

Practicalities

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Lucia (Lucia) is the feast day of the Italian saint Lucia, which is celebrated on 13 December in Sweden. The famous image of a young girl clad in a white robe with a wreath of candles on her head is still a very popular tradition in Sweden. Children and adult choirs alike, of both men and women, sing seasonal songs by candlelight while onlookers enjoy their morning coffee, saffron buns and ginger snaps. Christmas (jul) begins with the celebration of Advent (advent), which marks the start of the holiday season with home and office decorations and advent candles that are successively lit each week. The height of the Christmas celebration occurs on 24 December, including a large family meal after which children wait anxiously by the Christmas tree for Santa Claus to knock on the door and personally hand them a special present.

Public holidays (most offices are closed)1 January New Years Day6 January EpiphanyMarch or April Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday1 May May DayMay Ascension DayMay Whit Sunday6 June National DayJune Midsummer DayOctober or November All Saints Day25 December Christmas Day26 December Boxing Day

Daylight savings time As in many other countries, Swedes turn their clocks forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn to take advantage of the most daylight possible. Sweden swit-ches to summer time on the last Sunday in March, and turns the clocks back one hour to winter time on the last Sunday in October.

ElectricityThe voltage in Sweden is 230 V (50 Hz). Many sockets differ from Swedish ones (including both British and American) so you may need a converter or an adapter for your electrical appliances.

CurrencySweden does not use the Euro (). The Swedish currency is the krona (SEK), 1 krona = 100 re.


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Climate and clothingDespite a northern latitude, the climate in Sweden is rather mild. Average conditions can, however, vary significantly between northern and southern Sweden. Students staying in Stockholm for one full year will enjoy the experience of four separate seasonal climates. Spring in Stockholm typically begins in April and ends in May, with average daytime temperatures of 5-14 C. Sum-mer spans from June to August, with average temperatures of 20-25 C. Autumn begins in September, ends in November and has average temperatures of 5-18 C. Average tempera-tures in the winter months, December through March, range from -7 to 2 C. Keep in mind that these temperatures are average daytime temperatures however, and that temperatures in the summer can approach 30 C and winter chills can occasionally reach -20 C. Summer days in Sweden also boast up to 19 hours of sun-light at its peak, while the wintertime daylight dwindles to as little as 5 hours per day in the later part of December. http://en.climate-data.org/location/196/

The Swedish seasons offer plenty of variation to enjoy, but it is important to be prepared with appropriate clothing. A warm, wind-resistant jacket and warm, sturdy boots are essential in winter. You will also need a medium or heavy-weight hat, gloves and scarf. A warm pair of long underwear is not a necessity, but could be helpful (es-pecially if you come from a very warm climate). Keep in mind however, that Swedish homes and public spaces are generally well heated and isolated so you dont need to wear heavy clothing indoors. A pair of water-resistant shoes may also be appreciated on wet spring and autumn days. As the price of clothing in Sweden is rather high, it is strongly recommended that students bring these items from their home country, if possible. Dont forget to pack swimwear for the summertime, so you can fully enjoy the beautiful Stockholm archipelago.

Swedish Culture

Swedes love their coffee/fika time. They are also fond of coffee-accompanying food and have days celebrating these pastries.

Queuing is very important always look for a small machine that dispenses a queuing number when entering a bank/clinic, etc.

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Paternity leave is as common as maternity leave, dont be surprised to see dads pushing prams around town, sometimes in groups!

Right of Public Access, Allemansrtten, means that Swedes are very fond of the outdoors and nature

Moderation is key in Swedish life. Lagom means just enough or moderation and no Swede can describe it more in detail besides it is just right, not too much and not too little.

Take off your shoes when you enter someones house, you will be scolded if you dont!

Long summer days mean that many businesses shut down in the summer months while their employees enjoy their 4-5 weeks of holidays. This also means that winter days are quite short and dark. Lots of candles, saunas, and light rooms help!

Punctuality is important, make sure to be on time for classes and appointments!

Swedes can be seen as reserved people but once approached, are quite happy to help or chat. Although there is an observed silence on transportation that may throw you off, it is even not common to make eye contact with strangers.

Swedes are fond of sustaina-bility and recycling, you will be expected to recycle your plastics and bottles, some can even be returned to your local grocery store for cash. This also means you should bring grocery bags with you as they cost a small amount at the register.

Businesses are quite casual, not many people wear suits to work unless an important occasion. This informality translates to the classroom as well, where professors are very approachable and can tell you to call them by their first name.

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Religious meeting placesPrayer rooms are located at both Solna and Huddgine campus. Oasis Oasen on Solna campus is a multi-faith, peaceful place for worship, prayer, meditation or just silent reflection. It is open to all students and staff and is located in room A2-17 at Berzelius vg 3. The Andrum prayer room on Huddinge campus is located at Alfred Nobels all 8, 5th floor. University chaplains in Stockholm arrange church services, medita-tion sessions, retreats and other communal activities. Anders Mattson, the University Chaplain at KI, can be contacted on 08-546-646-91. www.unversitetskyrkanstockholm.se/english.php

Transportation and metro mapIt is easy to get from one place to another in Stockholm, due to a well-developed tran-sit system and an established network of bicycle lanes in and around the city http://ki.se/en/education/transportation

Public transportStockholms public transport system, SL, is easy to use and consists of a metro system (tunnelbanan), commuter trains (pendeltg), buses (bussar) and some boats (btar). A 30- or 90-day travel card allows for unlimited travel on all SL public transport. They can be purchased at many newspaper kiosks (Pressbyrn), from ticketing machines and at an SL Center. If you plan not to use public transport very often, pre-paid travel

cards (SL-Access card) can be purchased from SL personnel at metro station entrances and on local railways. It is also possible to purchase single tickets using sms on your mobile phone (you must have a Swedish telephone operator subscription or cash card, and a personal number). Student travel cards are available at a reduced price with the discount card for students (Mecenatkortet) you will receive after registration. SL pro-vides a journey planner in English that shows the quickest and most convenient route between two stations or bus stops. Metro stations in Stockholm are marked with a dark blue T, while rail stations are marked with a dark blue J.

www.sl.se/en/getting-around

CyclingCycling is a popular and convenient means of transportation in favourable weather. Bicycle paths are well-marked through much of the city. Seach on message boards at the university and online private resale sites (such as Blocket, in Swedish only) for used bicycles (cyklar). At the beginning of each semester, police stations often sell

NOTE: You cannot pay for a ticket on buses

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bicycles that have been found abandoned. Remember to wear a helmet and be sure to use front and back bicycle lights if you will be cycling in the darker hours of the day. Stockholm City Bikes is a service that allows card holders to loan a bicycle for a three hour period at any of several automated stands that are located throughout the city. The bicycle stations are open from 1 April until 31 October, with a season card costing 250 SEK and a three-day card costing 125 SEK. www.blocket.se www.citybikes.se/home http://cykla.stockholm.se (city bicycle map, in Swedish)

TaxiThere are many taxi companies in Stockholm and taxis are easy to find. The easiest way to order a taxi is to call the taxi companies switchboards. Make sure to stick to the major taxi companies to avoid overcharging. They are Taxi 020 (yellow cars), Taxi Kurir (black or dark blue cars) and Taxi Stockholm (Black cars). Their numbers are listed below:Taxi Stockholm: 08 15 00 00 // Taxikurir: 08 30 00 00 // Taxi 020: 020 20 20 20

Renting a carAnother way to travel around Stockholm or Sweden is to rent a car. There are many companies listed in the Visit Sweden website and these average 800-1400 SEK a day. A cheaper alternative is Rent A Wreck which averages 400-800 SEK a day. Many compa-nies have an extra cost for younger drivers and other specifics so make sure to read all of the text properly before agreeing (especially where and when you are to pick up and drop off the vehicle). www.visitsweden.com/sweden/travel-guide/getting-around-in-sweden/by-car/car-rental www.rent-a-wreck.se

Mobile phonesSince it is difficult for international students to get mobile phone subscriptions, it is a good idea to use a phone with a prepaid calling card, which can be reloaded. If you have a mobile phone of European or Asian-Pacific GSM 900/1800 standard it is advisable to bring it and buy the prepaid card separately. Remember that a pre-paid SIM-card will be given to all international students first day of introduction week.

Emergency number 112Remember the number 112. This is the public service emergency telephone number in Sweden, as well as in the whole EU. In case of emergency, this number is available free of cost both from mobile, landline and public telephones.

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Working while studyingMany students are curious about the possibility of working while studying in Stock-holm, as it is an expensive city to live in. Unless you already have a strong command of the Swedish language, job options are limited. There are opportunities to nanny, tutor children a language, or teach a skill you possess (i.e. instrument, schools subject, etc.) but these depend on you as an individual, your skills, and the community you find yourself in. A few students have found employment at a caf or restaurant but again, a strong command of the Swedish language is almost necessary to find a proper part-time job while you study.

Bringing your family with you

ChildcareChildcare services are available for all children from one year of age. Parents pay a fee linked to the family income and the childs attendance. Contact your local municipal-ity for more information: City of Stockholm www.stockholm.se City of Solna www.solna.se Municipality of Huddinge www.huddinge.se In addition, there are English-speaking preschools: www.interwebben.ki.se/en/childcare

Schools for accompanying childrenCompulsory education in Sweden begins at the age of seven, although most six-year-olds attend voluntary preschool classes. The compulsory education period is nine years. All education provided by the state is free. Contact your local municipality kommun or district stadsdelsfrvaltning in Stockholm for more information about schools with other language profiles, such as Arabic, English, Estonian, Finnish and Russian.Should you wish to select a primary or secondary school that is outside your home municipality, check first with your home municipality regarding possibly restrictions on the school subsidy skolpeng. www.internwebben.ki.se/en/schools-accompanying-children

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STUDYING AT KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET

Higher education in SwedenYou can find information on Swedish higher education in general on the website of the Swedish Council for Higher Education (Universitets- och hgskolerdet), the public authority that oversees higher education institutions in Sweden. www.uhr.se

Academic calendarThe academic year consists of 40 weeks divided into two semesters. The start and end date of the terms may vary depending on your programme. The autumn semester begins end of August/beginning of September 2015 and ends by the end of January 2016 and consists of a one to two week lecture free period, which coincides with the Christmas holiday. The spring semester begins late January 2016 and ends early June 2016, with a one week lecture free period which coincides with the Easter holiday. The academic demands placed on students during lecture free periods can vary depending on each programme. Lecture free periods may include lab work or exams that must be completed on campus or work that can be done remotely, such as take-home exams or other assignments. If you would like specific information on the schedule for your particular programme before you attend the mandatory programme introduction, see the Contacts section for your respective programme.

When you are planning your travel to Stockholm, remember the important introduc-tion week for international students that will be held one week before the official start of the autumn semester (22-26 August).

Levels, credits, grades and examinationsAs of July 1, 2007, a new structure of higher education was introduced in Sweden. The structure consists of three levels of higher education (basic level, advanced level and graduate level). Each level requires and is based on completion of a programme at the previous level.

NOTE: The autumn semester formally stops in the middle of January. Karolinska insti-

tutet doesnt have any winter break, but the national holidays in December and in the

beginning of January are lesson-free. When you start the program you can contact the

course leader and ask for the preliminary schedule for Christmas time.

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A system of credits has also been introduced in accordance with ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). In this system, one year of full-time study for 40 weeks corresponds to 60 credits (20 weeks/30 credits per semester). The number of credits awarded for each course is determined based on the amount of work normally re-quired to attain the course objectives.

Courses are taken one at a time throughout the semester. Examinations are typically held directly after the completion of a course and before the next course begins. An exam can be retaken up to a maximum of six times, if needed. Karolinska Institutet uses the following grading system: Fail, Pass and Pass with Distinction. A select num-ber of programmes and courses, however, use the seven-point scale: A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F (where Fx and F are failing grades).

Financing and tuitionHigher education in Sweden is free of charge not only for Swedish, but also Nordic, Swiss and EU/EEA citizens. However, tuition fees for all other international students were introduced beginning with the 2011/12 academic year. Exchange students typically do not pay tuition fees at the secondary university, however, they are often required to pay any fees (including tuition) that they would normally be required to pay in a regular semester at their home university. For further questions, contact the admissions office: [email protected].

More information about tuition and payment procedures will be sent to those stu-dents to whom it applies by early May. The first tuition instalment must be paid by 2 June. See the Scholarships heading for more information on scholarships and grants to aid students in covering the cost of living and tuition.

Programme study advisorsEach educational programme that is given at Karolinska Institutet has a programme study advisor that is assigned to aid students in that particular programme. The programme study advisor can help you with information about rules on qualifying for subsequent semesters, exemptions, leaves of absence, resuming your studies and more. A study guidance session can also cover topics like planning continued studies, study techniques, social issues related to studies and future career paths. www.ki.se/en/education/study-and-career-guidance

Karolinska Institutets study advisors are bound by a pledge of confidentiality in ac-cordance with chapter 7, section 9 of the Secrecy Act, and will under no condition disclose information about a students personal circumstances to a third party without the students explicit consent.

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Career ServiceCareer Service at KI provides workshops in CV writing, seminars and group coaching for students and researchers. You are welcome to contact Career Service with ideas for activities that can help you prepare for a career inside or outside academia after graduation. To stay updated on events and activities register for Career News.

[email protected]

www.ki.se/careerservice

Facebook: Karolinska Institutet Career Service

Twitter: @KICareerService.

If you want inspiration for you own future career follow our blogging doctoral stu-dents and researchers on https://researcherblogski.wordpress.com/

Students with disabilitiesKarolinska Institutet aims to be accessible to students with disabilities and to provide these students with the same opportunities to carry out their studies as other students. Students with disabilities, including documented reading and writing difficulties, can get special support at no extra cost during their studies. It is important that you contact the Coordinator for Students with Disabilities, Tina Teljstedt, right after your acceptance to Karolinska Institutet.+46 (0)8 524 860 04 // [email protected]

Student Health CentreAs a student at Karolinska Institutet, you are welcome to visit the universitys Student Health Centre (Studenthlsan). The aim of the Student Health Centre is to promote the physical and mental health of our students and a healthy student social environ-ment. It does not replace the primary healthcare clinic where conventional healthcare is provided (read more under Medical care), but acts as a complement to it. The Student Health Centre offers mostly preventative services by means of consultations, group activities and measures targeted at the study environment, providing both medical and psychological advice. The health centre is located at Berzelius vg 1, 5th floor on campus Solna and Blickagngen 7, 5th floor on campus Huddinge. ki.se/studenthalsan

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University LibraryThe Karolinska Institutet University Library is the largest medical library in the Nordic region. It houses international medical and scientific information in journals and books, in both print and electronic format, and supplies access to a number of biomedical and other relevant databases. A limited number of course literature books are also available. You search for information at the library website and as a KI student or researcher you can login and access the electronic material from anywhere. The library consists of two service units, one on each campus. Both service units of the library provide study rooms and areas for individual and group study. The library also offers comprehensive educational activities for students and researchers at KI. ki.se/lib

Information deskThe information desk is the service point for students on campus and is staffed by the library. In Huddinge it is located in the University Library (Alfred Nobels all 8) and in Solna at Berzelius vg 3 (popularly known as BZ). The service point can issue KI cards that give you access to computer rooms, gym and can be used as library cards. The service points also provide students with extracts and certificates from Ladok (register of student records), copy cards and printing accounts for the computer rooms. Youll find important information for new students regarding the KI card, student account and library services on the website. kib.ki.se/en/library/new-student

FacilitiesThere are several lunch restaurants located on both campuses in Solna and Huddinge. The average cost of a warm lunch is approximately 60-80 SEK, often including salad, bread and coffee. There are also microwaves available in the dining areas on both campuses if you prefer to bring your own food.

Several computer rooms are available on both campuses, some of which are open seven days per week. Computers are equipped with a wide array of software and are based on the Microsoft Office platform. Printing and scanning capabilities are also available in each room. Your KI card with give you access to the computer rooms. For students who choose to bring a personal laptop with them, a wireless network is avail-able on campus.

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LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Stockholm your study destinationThere are many things to see and do, both in the city of Stockholm and in the sur-rounding archipelago and natural green spaces. You will find information on Stock-holms more than 100 museums and many other activities and points of interest listed on the Stockholm Visitors Board website. You can also find information about opera, musical and theatre performances, current events, activities for children, dining, nightlife, Stockholm environs and much more. www.visitstockholm.com www.academicstockholm.se

Student unionsIn Sweden, student unions have traditionally played an important role in university life, and are often very influential forces at the universities. Students at Karolinska Institutet have always been actively engaged in academic issues, student welfare and in social activities and entertainment. Today, students are well-represented in the decision-making bodies of the university through the student unions.

The student unions arrange social activities such as events, sports and leisure activi-ties, a theatre group, choir and orchestra, but they also represent the students at Karo-linska Institutet in educational development, international collaboration development and social matters. International students are welcome to become members of the Medical Students Union (MF) and will be able to participate in the activities it or-ganises. The International Committee is an organ within Medicinska Freningen that strives to help internationalize KI through planning events and activities on campus that promote internationalization. They work closely with Global Friends group and organize programs such as Language at KI, Twinning, SocialDans, Coffee Hour, and more. Membership in the student union costs approximately 200 SEK per semester. www.medicinskaforeningen.se

Sports facilitiesAs a student at Karolinska Institutet you will have a few sports activities to choose from. Below are a few of the options. ki.se/currentstudent

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The health promotion gym BASE, Campus HuddingeThis new gym opened in 2015 and is located at Alfred Nobels all 23 on Campus Huddinge. The gym is fully equipped and contains fitness machines and a room for table tennis, dance and other activities. The KI card gives you free access to the gym.

The Stockholm Student Sports Association (SSIF)SSIF arranges a wide range of different sports activities including fencing, diving, dancing, mountain climbing, swimming and ball sports. Student union members are entitled to special discounts on SSIF activities. The athletic hall at Stockholm University, Frescatihallen, is where SSIF holds most of its activities (metro station Universitetet). www.ssif.se

Friskis & Svettis, HagastanThe nationwide sports association Friskis & Svettis has training facilities in Hagastan close to Campus Solna. Friskis & Svettis offers a variety of group training classes and a fully equipped gym. As a Karolinska Institutet student you are entitled to purchase a membership card at a discount. www.sthlm.friskissvettis.se

KI Health PromotionAs a medical university aiming to contribute to the improvement of human health, Karolinska Institutet also seeks to encourage well-being among its students and em-ployees. The KI Health Promotion offers a limited number of group training classes

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free of charge to employees and students on both Campus Huddinge (in room G1, Alfred Nobels All 23) and Campus Solna (in Lugna rummet, Berzelius vg 3).

The unions sports activitiesThe Sports Committee of Medicinska Foreningen organize the sportsdays, weekly activi-ties, sports trips and play a role in the welcoming of new students by organizing sport related activities. The union organizes weekly activities that include Floorball, Basketball, Yoga*, Badminton, Lacrosse, and Netball. Registration is not required. www.medicinskaforeningen.se/committees/sports-committee *Pre-registration needed www.facebook.com/groups/ki.yoga

Swedish coursesThe introduction week that takes place in the week prior to the start of the autumn semester begins with a three day intensive Swedish course. After completion of the intensive course, you will be offered opportunities to develop your Swedish at evening classes during the first semester of your stay in Sweden. If a student cannot attend this first Swedish course, they can join an alternative evening course during the first semester of their stay.

Language at KILanguage at KI is a program run by the Mecinska Freningen at Karolinska Institutet where Swedish students teach Swedish to foreign students, free of charge. They have beginner, intermediate, and advanced level classes and lessons run once a week for 12 weeks, from 6-8pm. The classes are held in both Solna and Huddinge campuses. www.facebook.com/LanguageAtKI

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NecessitiesHello Hej!Good morning God morgonGood evening God kvllGood night God nattCheers! Skl!Have a nice day Ha en trevlig dagHave a good one Ha det braI love you Jag lskar digYes JaNo NejOk OkejThank you TackYoure welcome VarsgodSorry Urskta/FrltRight HgerLeft VnsterStraight ahead Rakt framBack Tillbaka/Bakt

ConversationalsHow are you? Hur mr du?Pleased to meet you Trevligt att trffasI only speak English Jag talar endast engelskaI dont speak Swedish Jag talar inte svenskaWhat time is it? Vad r klockan?

Streets, names and abbreviationsRoad Vg, (v.)Street Gata (g.)Alley GrndSquare TorgIsland Park Park

Days of the weekMonday mndagTuesday tisdagWednesday onsdagThursday torsdagFriday fredagSaturday lrdagSunday sndag

Numbers1 en, ett2 tv3 tre4 fyra5 fem6 sex7 sju8 tta9 nio10 tio11 elva12 tolv13 tretton14 fjorton15 femton16 sexton17 sjutton18 arton19 nitton20 tjugo30 trettio40 fyrtio50 femtio60 sextio70 sjuttio80 ttio90 nittio100 ett hundra1 000 ett tusen1 000 000 en miljon

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MeasurementsThe standard Swedish cooking measurement is the deciliter (dl), which is 1/10 of a liter.1 dl = 100 ml = 62/3 Tbs = 3.5 fl. oz.1 US cup = 2.27 dl.1 pint = 5.7 dl.1 Tsp = 5 ml.1 Tbs = 15 ml.

Ounces/Pounds Grams (g)/Kilos (kg)1 oz. 28 g4 oz 114 g16 oz = 1 pound 454 g2.2 pounds 1000 g = 10 hg (hekto) = 1 kg

To convert ounces to grams, multiply by 28.35.To convert grams to ounces, multiply by 0,0035.To convert pounds to kilograms (kg), multiply by 0,45.To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2,21.

100 g flour (vetemjl) = 1.65 dl.100 g sugar (strsocker) = 1.20 dl.100 g icing sugar (florsocker) = 1.45 dl.100 g brown sugar (farinsocker) = 1.55 dl.100 g raisins (russin) = 1.45 dl.100 g rolled oats (havregryn) = app. 2.85 dl.

DegreesSweden use Celsius degree system.To convert Fahrenheit into Celsius centigrade: subtract 28 and divide by 2.To convert Celsius centigrade into Fahrenheit: multiply by 2, add 28.

Length, distances & areaSweden uses the metric system.1 kilometer (km) = 1000 meters (m). 1 m = 100 centimeters.To convert inches to centimeters, multiply by 2.54. 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (cm).To convert centimeters to inches, multiply by 0.39.To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.30. 1 foot = 30 cm = 0.30 m.To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.30.To convert yards to meters, multiply by 0,91.To convert meters to yards, multiply by 1.61. 1 m = 1.09 yards.To convert miles to kilometers, multiply by 1.61. 1 mile = 1.6 km.To convert kilometers to miles, multiply by 0.62.


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The university campus in Huddinge is located close to the commuter train station Flemingsberg. Follow the signs to campus.

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Text: Jenny Enblom, Emma Hgg, Caitlin Jackson

Design: Martina Andersson

Print: E-print 2016

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