Start your studies as exchange student
On this page you can find instructions and other important information that applies to international students starting a course or programme at Halmstad University.
Registration needed
In order to confirm your place and start your studies at Halmstad University, you need to apply for an activation code, create a student account and register for your courses. Please follow below steps carefully to successfully register as a student at Halmstad University.
If you cannot start your studies on time, you have to contact us, as late arrivals need to be granted.

August 14-22: Create a student account and register as a student
You need to create a student account to be able to register for your upcoming studies and access the University's digital tools.
1. Apply for activation code
You will have to apply for an activation code to be able to start the registration process. The application form will be visible here one week before the registration period opens.
2. Create student account and register for your courses
You need to create a student account and register for your courses in Student Ladok to be able to register for your upcoming studies and access the University's digital tools. Instructions on how to do this will be visible here a week before the registration period opens.
August 17-26: Fresher's week autumn 2023
The Student Union arranges a few days of fun activities for new students at the start of every semester. They days are called Fresher's Week, or Nollning. Stay updated by visiting the Student Union's webpage and social media.
August 22: Mandatory introduction meeting
On August 22, at 12 noon, you are expected to participate in a digital introduction lecture called New @ Halmstad University via Zoom.
You can find the link to the meeting in your schedule and in the student calendar closer to the day.
August 28: Start of the semester
The official start of the semester is August 28. The schedule will show when you have your first lecture in your course. An introduction is made during your first lecture.
Additional information
You can look up information about everything related to your studies here at the student web. To make it easy for you as a new student, we have collected the most important introduction information on one page.