MSU Exchange in Halmstad, Sweden
 

Program Requirements  

All students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. MSU students must enroll in at least 12 credits while in Sweden.

Course Equivalencies  

All courses and syllabi for Hogskolan Halstad are available on their website. For further information and advice about courses, consult with the MSU International Center (CSU250).

Language/Culture Course  

MSU Exchange Students are not required to take a language/culture course, and no previous foreign language experience in Swedish is required. However, we strongly recommend that students become familiar with a few useful greetings and phrases as common courtesy. Elementary Swedish (SCAN111) and Intermediate Swedish (SCAN 295) are offered at MSU each semester.

City/University Info  

Halmstad is a city of 90,000 at the mouth of the Nissan River in Halland County, south-western Sweden. It is an industrial port, university, and recreational city. The university is a truly international setting, where peoples of different cultures and languages can meet. The University is well known for the extensive range of its education and small groups of students. Furthermore, research at the University is internationally renowned. The University also participates actively in society and community development projects through an extensive program of cooperative ventures involving the business and public sectors.

Academic Calendar  

The academic calendar at Hogskolan Halmstad is similar to MSU. The academic year is divided into two terms: the autumn term begins at the end of August and lasts until mid-January. The spring term begins in mid-January and lasts until the beginning of June. Both terms lasts for approximately 20 weeks. For more specific dates, please click here.

Accommodation  

Exchange students studying at Hogskolan Halmstad have the choice to live in one of three accommodations. Residence halls, furnished flats, and home stays are all available. Deadlines for applications, deposit information, and descriptions of all the above are on Hogskolan’s accommodation page.

Visa/Residency Requirements  

Study in Sweden requires both a residence permit and a student visa. See this page for information.