Healthcare and insurance
Here you can read about student insurance and household insurance. You can also find information about healthcare in Sweden.
Insurance
As an international student, you might be covered by an insurance through the university. Your insurance depends on if you are a fee-paying student, exchange student or EU/EEA student. Please read the information below depending on what type of student you are.
EU/EEA students
Citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland should register for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in their home country before coming to Sweden. This card gives the student right to medical care at the same cost as Swedes.
Exchange students
Exchange students are covered by the Student IN insurance. This insurance is issued under the authority of Kammarkollegiet and it is backed by the full faith and credit of the Swedish government. Terms and conditions can be found at Kammarkollegiet's website.
The Student IN insurance is valid two weeks before the start of the semester and two weeks after the end of the semester.
Home insurance
If you are also interested in having a home insurance, make sure to purchase one in your home country before you leave.
Fee-paying students
Fee-paying students are covered by the FASplus insurance (on the condition that you have paid your tuition fee for the semester). This insurance is issued under the authority of Kammarkollegiet and it is backed by the full faith and credit of the Swedish government. Terms and conditions can be found at Kammarkollegiet's website.
The FASplus insurance is valid two weeks before the start of the semester and two weeks after the end of the semester.
Healthcare
If you need medical care, always bring your insurance documents or EU health insurance card if you are an EU citizen. For 24-hour healthcare advice, call 1177. This service is free of charge and available in English. In case of an emergency dial 112 for ambulance, police or the fire department. The 1177 website provides information about medical issues, on self-care, local health services and more in Swedish. Parts of the website is available in other languages, here you can find information in English about how healthcare works in Sweden.
As a student in Sweden, you have the right to use the Swedish healthcare system. There are no mandatory vaccinations for entering Sweden or travelling within the EU. Medical professionals, including doctors, nurses and dentists typically speak fluent English.
Vårdcentral - healthcare centre
In Sweden, district healthcare centres are called vårdcentral. For healthcare provision (consultations with a doctor or nurse etc.) please contact your local healthcare centre. For further assistance, you can look through the international information provided on the respective pages for Kalmar and Växjö.
Region Kalmar
In Växjö you will find Vårdcentralen Teleborg close to the campus. Phone number 0470-58 67 70, or +46 470586770 from an international number. Wait for the speaker voice to say “For information in English press 8”. This takes a about 1.2 minutes into the call. Follow the instructions and hold to talk to a nurse and make an appointment. You have to make an appointment for all matters.
In Kalmar Linnaeus University has arranged with Region Kalmar that international students may turn to Stensö hälsocentral (phone +46 48081850) and Kvarnholmens hälsocentral, (phone +46 48081960) Should these two clinics both be fully booked you will be referred to the medical clinic of the week.
Charges
Costs differ depending on what country you come from and what kind of insurance cover you have. You may be eligible for subsidised healthcare in some cases. In order to receive subsidised healthcare it is sufficient to be registered as a resident in Sweden or to have an EHIC-card from your home country, i.e. a card acknowledging the fact that you are insured in an EU/EEA country or in Switzerland. For further information about costs please contact your local healthcare centre.
Student Welfare Office at Linnaeus University
Linnaeus University has a Student Welfare Office that provides professional counseling at no cost.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Dealing with relationship difficulties or going through a crisis? Struggling to concentrate or experiencing speech anxiety? We're here to support you! Mental health challenges can impact your studies, so it's important to reach out early. Their counseling services are available whenever you need help, free of charge.
Please visit the Student Welfare Office page for more information.
Medication
If you regularly take prescription medication, it is important to plan ahead before arriving in Sweden. Some medications may not be available, while others are restricted or only allowed in small quantities.
Before you travel, review the Swedish Medical Products Agency guidelines on bringing medication into the country to ensure compliance with Swedish regulations. You can find information on Läkemedelsverket's website.
For any questions about prescription medication, you can visit a vårdcentral or call the 1177 Healthcare advice line which offers free medical advice. If you are calling from outside of Sweden or through a foreign number, use the international line: +46 771 1177 00.