Every year around ten teachers and staff are granted the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ programme: as partners, by visiting us at the Swedish Red Cross University or, in the case of our own employees, by visiting our partner universities in Europe.
The purposes of the exchanges are manifold; to exchange experiences, working methods and knowledge with the partner universities, as well as to deepen and widen the interultural understanding of the participating parties.
Teachers can engage both in lecturing, curricula development as well as academic discussions with other teachers. Non-teaching staff typicall engage in "job shadowing" and exchange of experiences within their field of expertise.
The Erasmus+ exchanges typically vary between two days and a working week and here at the Swedish Red Cross University we carefully select the activities in which the incoming participant takes part in, based on their objetives and requests. For each incoming teacher or administrative staff a personal schedule is made so that the participant gets the most out of the experience as possible during their stay with us.
Those who have been nominated to participate in Eramus+ exchange with the Swedish Red Cross University are warmly welcome to contact our International team at ic@rkh.se to coordinate periods and contents of the exchange.
We kindly ask our visiting teachers and staff that they leave us a short written reflection of their stay upon completion of their exchange.
Travel arrangements Erasmus+
Flight tickets and getting here
As part of the Erasmus+ programme you are responsible for arranging your own flight tickets, transportation as well as your accommodation. We ask you to inform us about your arrival and departure dates once you have booked your ticket to and from Stockholm. You can reach us at ic@rkh.se.
Traveling to Stockholm from the airport
The main international airport in Stockholm, Arlanda Airport, is located 40 km north of Stockholm. From there, you can go to Stockholm either by bus, train, taxi or Uber.
- Airport coaches (Flygbussarna or FlixBus) depart every 10-15 minutes from Arlanda to Stockholm (Cityterminalen/Centralstation). The journey takes about 50 minutes. For more information about long-distance bus lines, please visit Cityterminalen.
- The Arlanda Express train takes you between Arlanda and Stockholm Central Station in 20 minutes (Arlanda express). You can also go by regular train lines, either with the national train company SJ or the local commuter train SL.
- A number of taxi companies have fixed prices to and from Arlanda (for example Taxi Stockholm or Taxi Kurir).
Visa
For travels within the EU you will not need to apply for a visa. However, make sure to bring your passport with you even if your airline doesn't require it.
Insurance
You are responsible to make sure that you are covered by insurance during your stay at the Swedish Red Cross University College. Please make sure to bring your European health insurance card.
Practical information Erasmus+
Getting around in Stockholm
The Swedish Red Cross University is located in Flemingsberg, a southern suburb of Stockholm, in Huddinge Municipality. The nearest commuter train station is Flemingsberg.
Stockholm has an extensive public transport system and you can find more information about it at the SL homepage. In order to use the public transportation system in Stockholm you need an SL Access card (commonly called 'SL-kort'), which can be bought in convenience stores such as Pressbyrån or 7Eleven, located by the underground stations or around the city. If you are going to use public transport a lot (which you probably are), the most economic option is to get a period ticket. These tickets give you unlimited travel for 24 hours, one week, 3 months etc. Remember to keep your card available for controls.
Other options of public transport in Stockholm include commuter trains, local trains (for example ‘Tvärbanan’, ‘Roslagsbanan’, ‘Nockebybanan’), a tram (from Sergels Torg/T-Centralen to Djurgården, via Kungsträdgården, the National Museum, the Wasa Museum and Skansen), and ferries (Slussen to Skeppsholmen and Djurgården).
Money
The currency used in Sweden is Swedish krona (SEK). Cash is rarely used in Sweden and many stores are 'cash free' so we highly recommend that you mainly use your card. All services, including taxis and admissions to museums etc., can be paid by card.
Office space
You will be provided a place to sit and work.
Computers and internet access
On the first day of your stay at the university college you will be provided a username and password in order to access the the Swedish Red Cross University network. Printers and copy machines are available.
Food
There is no university canteen at the Swedish Red Cross University but there are various cafes and food courts around the the swedish red cross universityarea. If you would like some lunch company, you can order your food to go and bring it to the Swedish Red Cross University. The common lunch time is between 12 pm and 1 pm.
The library
The Swedish Red Cross University is affiliated with the Södertörn University Library, located at the same campus.
Language
The official language in Sweden is Swedish and this is also the language within higher education. However, an increasing number of programmes and courses at universities are run in English. At the Swedish Red Cross University a number of courses are currently offered in English.
In general the knowledge of English in Sweden is good and you should not have too much trouble communicating during your stay here.
Useful Websites
Visitors guide
The official guide to Stockholm - Visit Stockholm
Phone directory
Weather
Tickets for events
LGBTQ
- Stockholm LGBT
- RFSL (The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Rights)
Religion in Sweden
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