Welcome to the Economics Programme!

Congratulations! You have been admitted to the Economics Programme (180 credits) at the School of Business and Economics at Linnaeus University in Växjö. We are delighted to welcome you to the programme and look forward to meeting you on campus this autumn.

The programme will prepare you for a wide range of rewarding careers as an analyst, consultant, policy advisor, or researcher across sectors such as business, financial institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organisations. Throughout the programme, you will develop strong analytical, quantitative, and data-driven skills that are highly valued in both the private and public sectors.

You will join a diverse group of students from many countries and backgrounds, learning in an environment led by active researchers who are experts in their fields. The programme covers 180 credits over three years and is a full-time campus programme where you usually study one course at a time, each lasting approximately five weeks.

The programme is offered by the Department of Economics and Statistics at the School of Business and Economics at Linnaeus University, an AACSB-accredited business school. More information about the programme is available here:
https://lnu.se/en/programme/the-economics-programme/vaxjo-international-autumn/

Mathematics Preparation Before the Programme
We strongly recommend that you review and strengthen your mathematics skills before the start of the programme, since mathematical tools are used from the very beginning, especially in the first course Microeconomics (1NA836).
We recommend the textbook Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis by Sydsaeter & Hammond, particularly Chapters 1–5.

Residence Permit and Tuition Fees
International students who require a residence permit should begin the application process as early as possible, since processing times can be lengthy.
To start the programme, tuition fees must also be paid on time. International bank transfers may take several weeks depending on your country of residence.
More information about tuition fees and scholarships is available here:
https://www.lnu.se/en/student/preparing-for-your-stay/paying-tuition-fees/

Programme Introduction
We start with a compulsory programme introduction on Monday August 24, 2026, at 10:00–11:00 in room H1411V on campus Växjö (House H, Universitetsplatsen 1).
During the introduction meeting, you will receive practical information about the programme and your courses, learn about the university’s digital systems and student life, and meet the programme coordinators, teachers, and fellow students.
We strongly recommend that international students arrive in Växjö before the programme introduction and complete registration and accommodation arrangements in advance.
Campus map:
https://lnu.se/en/meet-linnaeus-university/contact-and-visit-us/map/

Student Life and Introduction Activities
The student association EHVS (School of Business and Economics Student Association) organises introduction activities and social events at the beginning of the semester to help new students settle into university life and meet fellow students.
More information:
https://ehvs.nu/en

Obtain a Student Account and Register
You must register for the programme and courses in order to begin your studies. To register, you need a student account. Information on how to obtain an account is available here:
https://lnu.se/en/student/new-student/
The last opportunity to register is during the first week of the programme. If you do not register in time, you may lose your place in the programme.
Once registered, you will gain access to Moodle, the university’s digital learning platform where course information, schedules, and communication with teachers are managed.

Course Literature
Your reading lists and programme syllabus can be found here:
https://lnu.se/en/student/during-your-studies/course-and-programme-syllabi/
Type in the course code or course name in the search bar and select the latest version if multiple versions are available.
Your first semester includes the courses Microeconomics (1NA836) and Macroeconomics (1NA835). Note that these first two courses are taught simultaneously in Swedish for national students and in English for international students. If course materials are available in both languages, please use the English versions. From the third course onwards, all teaching is in English and you will study together with the national students.

More Information
If you have any questions, or if you are unable to attend the programme introduction (please let us know no later than August 23, 2026), feel free to contact us:
Olle Hammar: olle.hammar@lnu.se
Joakim Jansson: joakim.jansson@lnu.se

We are looking forward to meeting you in person in Växjö and being part of your academic journey!

Kind regards,

Olle Hammar and Joakim Jansson
Programme Coordinators, the Economics Programme
School of Business and Economics, Linnaeus University

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