General Questions
Answer: Swedish authorities are closely following the spread of the coronavirus and are working continuously to keep Sweden and its residents safe. The best way to follow developments regarding the coronavirus is to refer to the WHO website and the ECDC website. There are currently travel restrictions in place for foreign nationals travelling to Sweden. We will keep you updated regarding changes to these in the pre-arrival phase. Please also stay updated by checking emergency information from Swedish authorities.
Visit the WHO website
Visit the ECDC website
Visit krisinformation.se for official information from Swedish authorities
Answer: The total number of individuals who have tested positive for the coronavirus in Sweden is being tracked, with the information available on the website of the Public Health Agency of Sweden. This is updated on a daily basis. Numbers change every day as testing continues and new cases are reported. Due to strict patient confidentiality laws in Sweden, the exact number of confirmed cases at Dalarna University is unknown.
About Healthcare
Answer: The total number of individuals who have tested positive for the coronavirus in Sweden is being tracked, with the information available on the website of the Public Health Agency of Sweden. This is updated on a daily basis. Numbers change every day as testing continues and new cases are reported. Due to strict patient confidentiality laws in Sweden, the exact number of confirmed cases at Dalarna University is unknown.
About Travel
Answer: On 17 March 2020, all Schengen Area Member States approved a plan proposed by the EU Commission that foresaw the closure of external borders of the territory for a period of at least 30 days, which was the most extreme measure taken by the block to halt the further spread of the coronavirus. Due to both global and local uncertainty, we recommend that you wait as long as possible before booking your travel to Dalarna University. When booking tickets, we encourage you to select rebookable/refundable tickets because the situation may change rapidly.
Study-Related Information
Answer: Dalarna University has over 15 years of experience teaching online and has many accessible support services to ensure that students have a successful learning experience. We provide live free-of-charge technical and educational support to teachers and students during our online teaching hours. Student support services, including language and writing support and counselling services, are also available to all students, regardless of whether they studying online or on campus.
You can read about the Introduction Day and Welcome ceremony on our website about the start of the semester.
Answer: While there is no formal deadline for the payment of the tuition fee, you must pay this fee before you can receive a residence permit for Sweden. Also note that your admission to Dalarna University is conditional upon full-payment of your tuition fee. Your application for a residence permit will not be processed until you have paid, so there is a risk that you will not get the residence permit on time. If you will be studying online, please note that you must pay your tuition fee before you can begin your studies.
Answer: Yes, students beginning their studies at Dalarna University in the autumn semester 2020 will be eligible to receive a full refund regardless of reason. If your request for a refund is approved, you will receive a refund to the same payment source (bank account, credit card, etc.) from which the original transaction was made.
Answer: As with all places where there are other people, we recommend social distancing for as long as the coronavirus continues to spread. This applies both in student housing and anywhere else where people may gather. Anyone who has any symptoms, such as a cold, fever, cough or respiratory problems, should self-isolate regardless of their living arrangements.
Answer: Be sure to stay in contact with your programme coordinator about your situation. Some programmes may be able to accept students arriving slightly late. In the autumn semester, most English language programmes and courses will be taught on campus while online study is also available for students who cannot come to Sweden in the autumn. If you cannot arrive on time, you may be able to begin your studies online and join the class on campus at a later date. You can find more information on Q&A for newly admitted students to Dalarna University autumn semester 2020.
Answer: You can apply to defer your studies, but you will still need to pay the first tuition fee installment (if applicable) so that you do not lose your place for autumn 2021 studies. Please note that if an application to defer admission is approved, then you must reapply for admission. Application periods are June 1- August 15 for courses / programmes starting in the spring and October 16-January 15 for courses and programmes starting in the autumn.
Most international programmes at Dalarna University start in the autumn. The only international programmes with a spring intake are Business Intelligence and Data Science and the course package English for Academic Purposes. This means that in most cases, you will not be able to defer to the spring. Contact your programme coordinator to discuss the possibility of deferment.
Answer: Most international programmes and courses will be taught on campus and in adherence to the recommendations on public gatherings and social distancing outlined by the Public Health Agency of Sweden. The courses and programmes listed in Q&A for newly admitted students to Dalarna University autumn semester 2020 will also be taught online in the autumn semester in accordance with a decision by the Vice-Chancellor of Dalarna University.
Answer: Most international programmes and courses will be taught on campus and in adherence to the recommendations on public gatherings and social distancing outlined by the Public Health Agency of Sweden. The courses and programmes listed in Q&A for newly admitted students to Dalarna University autumn semester 2020 will also be taught online in the autumn semester in accordance with a decision by the Vice-Chancellor of Dalarna University. Be sure to stay in contact with your programme coordinator about your situation.
Answer: To start your studies at Dalarna University in autumn 2020, you must have completed your previous studies. You must also be able to submit proof of graduation. However, in some cases, exceptions on an individual basis are possible. Please contact study@du.se for advice.
Answer: Even if you receive a deferment of your studies, you will most likely still have to re-apply for your scholarship.