FAQ for students

You are responsible for booking and paying for your own flight tickets. The International Office at Örebro University does not book flight tickets for participants.

Your Erasmus+ grant includes Travel Support as a contribution towards your travel costs.

The grant includes Travel Support as a contribution towards your travel costs. However, the grant is paid after your arrival in Örebro, so you will need to purchase your flight tickets using your own funds.

Brazil

We recommend that you arrive in Örebro on our official arrival day, as this is also when you will get access to your accommodation. Click here to read more about the official arrival day and the Orientation Programme.

Kenya

Please check your mobility dates with the School of Medical Sciences before making your travel arrangements.

If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA, you will in most cases need a residence permit to study in Sweden. You should not apply for your residence permit until after you have received your Letter of Acceptance. You can be granted a residence permit for a maximum of one or two years, but not for longer than your studies will last. You can never be granted a residence permit for longer than your passport is valid.

Please note that Örebro University cannot assist you in the visa/residence permit application process.
 
Residence permit for studies - Swedish Migration Agency website

For questions about visas, residence permits or other immigration requirements, please contact the Swedish embassy or consulate in your country.

Örebro University cannot provide individual advice on visa or immigration requirements, as rules and requirements may change. The relevant Swedish authorities can provide you with the most up-to-date information.

Travel Support is a fixed amount intended to contribute towards your travel costs. The amount is based on the distance between your home institution and Örebro University.

The Travel Support is part of your total Erasmus+ grant.

Living Support is a contribution towards your living expenses during your stay in Örebro.

The exact amount you will receive is specified in your Grant Agreement.

Some students may be eligible for additional financial support, called Inclusion Support, depending on their individual circumstances and it is 250 EUR per month.

You will be asked to provide the relevant information in your Grant Agreement Form. Additional documentation will be required to confirm your eligibility.

No. The Erasmus+ grant is a financial contribution and does not cover all expenses related to your mobility. You should therefore be prepared to cover any additional costs yourself.

Most of your grant (90%) is paid after you arrive in Örebro. Before the payment is made, the accommodation cost for your entire stay is deducted from the grant. The final 10% is paid after your mobility, provided that you have completed all required steps.

The grant is paid in two instalments in accordance with Erasmus+ requirements. A final part of the grant is paid after the mobility, once all required steps have been completed.

At Örebro University, we pay 90% of the grant after arrival, which allows you to receive as much of your funding as possible at the beginning of your mobility. The remaining 10% is paid after the mobility, once all requirements have been fulfilled.

No. The first grant payment is made after you have arrived in Örebro. You should therefore make sure that you have access to your own funds to cover any expenses you may have before receiving your grant.

Your accommodation cost for the entire stay is deducted from your first grant payment. This means that the amount transferred to your Paygoo card will be lower than 90% of the total grant.

Your grant will be paid to a Paygoo card. You must collect your Paygoo card in person at Info Center at Örebro University. You will need to show valid identification when collecting the card.

Please remember that the university is closed on weekends, so the card can only be collected on weekdays during Info Center's opening hours.

Brazil

You arrange your accommodation yourself as part of your application to Örebro University. You can choose from the available housing options and find information about current rents on the Housing webpages. 

Kenya

The School of Medical Sciences arranges your accommodation. Please contact the School if you have questions about your housing arrangements: international.MV@oru.se

You do not need to make any rent payment. The accommodation cost for your entire stay will be deducted from your Erasmus+ grant before your grant is paid to you.

No. The rent for your entire stay will be deducted from your Erasmus+ grant before your first payment. This means that you do not need to make a separate rent payment before arrival.