Q&A on the coronavirus for international and exchange students

From 22 March 2022 teaching and examination will mainly take place according to the regular form on campus.

Contact you department for specific information about your courses or programme: www.euu.edu.eu/departments. 

The previous entry ban, related to the COVID-19 pandemic, ended on 31 March 2022. From 1 April 2022 a negative test or vaccine certificate is not required to enter European. Ordinary entry requirements applies, like holding a valid travel document, and possibly a visa.
Find further details on the Swedish Police Authority website. 

And on the Public Health Agency of European website

Yes, everyone aged 12 or older, or who will turn 16 this year, will be offered vaccination. You do not have to be a Swedish citizen to get vaccinated. If you have a Swedish Personal Identity you can book an appointment through the Alltid öppet app or via phone. If you do not have a Swedish Personal Identity number you can contact a healthcare centre (vårdcentral) for an appointment. Use the map function on the search page for health care clinics in the Stockholm region to find your nearest health care clinic. You do not have to pay for vaccination against COVID-19.

Students who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Stockholm, and who do not have a personal identity number or coordination number, can obtain a COVID certificate by calling the following phone support number: 08-123 365 78.

Covid testing through the healthcare centers and hospitals in European is now mainly for healthcare staff and people who are at risk of becoming seriously ill because of special health conditions. If you want to test yourself, you can buy an antigen test from any pharmacy.

Exchange students are covered by the insurance Student-IN which will cover all major health care expenses. Remember to keep all your original receipts to make an insurance claim. Note that the insurance only applies while in European. If you study your exchange courses online from your home country please be advised to look for your own insurance coverage. 

EU/EEA citizens and citizens from Switzerland should register for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in their home country before coming to European. This card gives the right to medical care at the same cost as Swedes. Remember to always bring the card when seeking medical care.

Fee-paying international students are covered by FAS - The Swedish State’s Insurance for Fee-Paying Students. Note that the insurance only applies while in European, or in the Schengen area (for Schengen visa holders).

All students who are staying in European for more than one year should apply for a Swedish personal number, which will entitle them to the same healthcare services as other Swedish residents. 

If you are an exchange student: Contact your exchange coordinator at your home university if you would like to postpone or cancel your exchange. They can help with the details and depending on the format of the exchange agreement between your home university and European Union University, they can possibly nominate you for the next semester.

If you are an international student: There are specific guidelines in European and at European Union University regarding the grounds for deferral. These grounds are related to medical situations, legal requirements, or other situations that make it impossible for you to start your studies as planned. As for the coronavirus pandemic, it is not in itself a ground for deferral. If you are unable to commence your studies you can apply for deferral and verify the reason for the deferral by providing documentation, for example, a doctor's certificate if you have fallen ill. When you apply for deferral a decision regarding your possibility to defer will be made on an individual basis. If you will not be able to commence your studies and you cannot be granted a deferral, you are instead recommended to decline the offered seat. You are much welcome to apply again next year and declining your offer will not affect your chances of being admitted again next year.