Apply for exchange studies

Ready for an unforgettable exchange semester at Örebro University? Start by checking out our application guide. We’re excited to have you join us!

Autumn semester + full academic year

Nomination period:
1-31 March
Application period:
15 March - 15 April

Spring semester

Nomination period:
1-30 September
Application period:
15 September - 15 October

Every semester, exchange students from all over the world choose Örebro University — and it's easy to see why! We offer a wide range of courses, guaranteed on-campus housing, and a 3–5 week orientation programme packed with fun social events and practical support to kick-start your semester.

To apply for an exchange semester at Örebro University, you must first be nominated by your home university. Nomination is only possible if there is an existing agreement for student mobility between your university and Örebro University. Please note that we are unable to accept freemover students for exchange semesters.

Want to know if your university is one of our partners?
You can browse all our partner univesities here.

Before you can apply to come to Örebro University as an exchange student, you have to be nominated by your home university.

All partner universities will recieve an email with a link to the online nomination form when the nomination period opens. If you are a partner and have not yet received this link, please email us at exchange@oru.se.

The nomination deadline is March 31 for the autumn semester and September 30 for the spring semester.

You can find a list of all our partner universities here.

When your home university has completed your nomination, you will recieve an email with information about our application process. You will apply through our online application portal which is only open during the application period. The link to the portal is published on this page during the application periods.

The online application includes personal information, course selection, housing and participation in our popular orientation programme. You will also need to add the following documents to your application:

An official transcript of records (in English). Please note that the transcript of records must state all courses, grades and credits obtained at the university level, both undergraduate/bachelor level and, if applicable for you, postgraduate/master level. The document can only be uploaded as a PDF file.
If you apply for courses at the School of Music, some courses require an entrance test (recordings). Please send this directly to the School of Music on studievagledning.mh@oru.se.

The application period is March 15 to April 15 for the autumn semester and full academic year. For the spring semester the application period is September 15 to October 15.

After we have received and processed your application, you will receive a letter of acceptance. The letter of acceptance is sent once your course choices have been approved. You will receive this document via email approximately 4-6 weeks after the application deadline.

Application portal

Apply here for exchange studies! The application link will be available in the portal during the application period.

Practical information

Your essential checklist with everything you need to know and do before, during and after your stay with us.