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Checklist for new students

There are a few administrative steps you need to take to start your studies at MDU. Please follow them in the right order and you'll be all set.

Checklist: Get ready to start your studies

If you have been admitted and have accepted a course or programme, you need a student account to log in to computers, email and other IT services.

After you have ordered a student account, you need to activate MFA for it to work on your own computer or mobile phone. Read more in step 6 of the checklist.

When to order your student account

For the spring semester start you can order your student account from 12 January to 25 January.

How to order your student account

If you don't have a Swedish personal ID number

If you don't have a Swedish personal ID number please email the Student Centre for assistance. Important! Please use the same email address that you used when you applied to MDU. Enclose a copy of your passport page which has your details and photo and please write "Student account" as email subject. You will get instructions within 24 hours (work days).

E-mail: studenttorget@mdu.se

If you have a Swedish personal ID number

If you have a Swedish personal ID number you can order the student account on your own. It may take up to 30 minutes for your account to be created.

Order a student account (with Swedish personal ID number) External link, opens in new window.

If you have been admitted to a course or programme, you must register, otherwise you will lose your place.

When to register

For the spring semester you can register from 12 January to 25 January.

How to register

Use your student account to register for your courses in Ladok. If you have been admitted to a programme, you must register for the course(s) in the programme, which will automatically register you for the programme and secure your place.

If you have been admitted after the registration period has ended, you can email studenttorget@mdu.se for help with registration.

Remember to check that your contact details in Ladok are up to date when you register.

Register in Ladok for students External link.

The MDU card is a personal card that you use to access the university premises in Eskilstuna and Västerås and to print documents. It also serves as a ticket for the free buses between the Eskilstuna and Västerås campuses.

You can order the MDU card after you have registered.

You do not need to order an MDU card if:

  • You will not be on campus in Eskilstuna or Västerås during your studies.
  • You do not need to travel on the MDU bus between Eskilstuna and Västerås.
  • You are studying on a contract programme. In that case, you should order a card that serves as an access card and library card via the teacher or secretary at your host academy.

About the MDU card and how to order

Reception service

As a service to you the University organises reception service for international students. On 18 January between 12–14, in the main entrance of Campus Västerås, you will be able to pick up your key from representatives from Bostad Västerås, meet University staff and current students. All there to welcome you to Sweden and MDU. You will also have the option to get transportation to your accommodation.

Introduction

The introduction consists of four parts:

  • Introductory films with useful information about your studies.
  • The Preview – a perfect way to get a feel for how everything works before the semester starts.
  • The Welcoming – a great start to the semester for everyone at MDU, both current and new students.
  • The Student Associations' rookie period.

Introduction for new students

You can find the start date and location when you search for your course or programme. If you are a programme student, you will have both a programme start date and a course start date.

For international students, the spring semester 2026 begins on 19 January. Using the link below, you can search for your course or programme for information about location and times.

Tip! The student website contains information on how to find the literature you need, so it's a good idea to be prepared before you start!

Programme and course start

To access your student email and other services connected to Microsoft 365 from your own computer or mobile device, you need to download and use the Microsoft Authenticator app. This is because MDU uses multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Activate Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

Finished with the checklist?

Awesome job! Have a look around here on the student website. There is a lot that you need to keep track of during your studies. How the Canvas learning platform works and how to register for exams, for example. Best wishes!

And again: Welcome!

Student website

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Student Centre.

E-mail: studenttorget@mdu.se
Telephone number: 021-101310