New Bangladeshi Students in Umea
City of Umea
Umea is one of Sweden's fastest growing cities. The average age of the 112 000 people who live in Umea is 38. They intend to increase their numbers — the goal is to pass the 200 000 figure before 2050.
The city offers world-class art, drama, films, industries, music and research. It aims to attract more companies, break new construction records and, not least become the European Capital of Culture 2014.
Umea University
Umea University was founded in 1965 and is Sweden's fifth oldest university. Today, we have a strong international and multicultural presence with students, teachers and researchers from all over the world. Our main campus - with its 33,500 students and over 4,000 employees - is alive with enthusiasm, creativity and fresh ideas
Source - Umea University Webpage, more on www.umu.se,
Photo - www.nlc.se
Frequently asked Question (FAQ for New Bangladeshi Students)
At the Arlanda Airport
1. Buy a Tele2 Comviq SIM card from a 7/11. The SIM may cost 75 SEK.
2. Buy a 100 SEK Comviq card to refill your SIM if you want to call to Bangladesh. If you do not wish to call to Bangladesh, you may buy the 75 SEK card instead.
Things to do upon arrival in Umeå, Sweden
1. Register at skateverket (tax office)
2. Pay the student union fees at your student union
3. Pay SEK 30 at student services office to recieve your access card
4. Register at UMDAC for you computer access
5. Register at university library for a library card
Upon recieving your Personnummer from Skatteverket
1. Open a bank account
2. Register at PREI for group work and a little extra income
3. (Optional) Apply for a Kundkort (customer card) from ICA (it is free and you will recieve special prices as a member)
4. (Optional) Pay a deposit of SEK 100 for a customer card of Coop
5. (Optional) Register at Umeå city library for a library card
Courtesy of Khan R Salam
PEBASA, PREI
At the Arlanda Airport
1. Buy a Tele2 Comviq SIM card from a 7/11. The SIM may cost 75 SEK.
2. Buy a 100 SEK Comviq card to refill your SIM if you want to call to Bangladesh. If you do not wish to call to Bangladesh, you may buy the 75 SEK card instead.
Things to do upon arrival in Umeå, Sweden
1. Register at skateverket (tax office)
2. Pay the student union fees at your student union
3. Pay SEK 30 at student services office to recieve your access card
4. Register at UMDAC for you computer access
5. Register at university library for a library card
Upon recieving your Personnummer from Skatteverket
1. Open a bank account
2. Register at PREI for group work and a little extra income
3. (Optional) Apply for a Kundkort (customer card) from ICA (it is free and you will recieve special prices as a member)
4. (Optional) Pay a deposit of SEK 100 for a customer card of Coop
5. (Optional) Register at Umeå city library for a library card
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