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University of Gävle
| City | Country |
| Gävle | Sweden |
Services
Student services
At the Student Portal, you will find several web services that may be useful for you as a student.You can i.e.:
- viewing your credits awarded
- your schedule
- your contact information
- You can register on courses
- create own transcript and more
Housing services
The municipality of Gävle offers incoming international students an accommodation guarantee. Register at Gavlegårdarna in order to receive queuing points. The longer you are registered, the more points you earn.You may also arrange accommodation through the Student Union or private housing.
Library services
At the university library you will find printed and electronic material relevant to your education and research. You will find course literature, dictionaries, reference works, periodicals, newspapers, essays and theses. The library catalogue is available online. The library is a suitable place to study as it has 500 study desks, 28 group study rooms and a quiet reading room.
ICT services
The University has a number of computer classrooms for both lectures and self-studies. The main computer rooms are on level 1 in houses 11, 31 and 51. You can access them with your University Card.
Medical services
Physical or mental stress can disrupt your study ability. The Student Health Care is a complement to the Health Care Centers which serve all citizens in the municipality. If you are in need of medical attention or pharmaceutical treatments you should turn to a Health Care Center first. The Student Health Care offers counselling with health care counsellors.
Student Life
Campus life
University of Gävle is beautifully located close to Gävle River within walking or biking distance to almost everything. Close to the centre, between green areas and the city. To walk from the train station to the higher education institution takes 25 minutes.
The closest neighbours are the Boulogner Forest, the wonderful urban park of Gävle, and the Business Park, where an important part of Gävle's industry is gathered under one roof.
On campus you will find a library, restaurant, café, the student union, Drivhuset and much more.
