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Packing & insurance
Almost everything you need for your time at SSE can be purchased in
Stockholm. However, Sweden has a relatively high cost of living that
includes 25% VAT on most goods. So deciding what to pack and bring
with you will be important for your budget.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The electricity in Sweden is 220V AC and 50Hz, and
plugs have two round pins (European standard).
Most appliances that you may need (laptop, hair dryer, razor etc.) can be purchased here in Stockholm, but
you may find that it is cheaper to bring such items from
home.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
You can buy household goods such as bedding, linens,
and cooking utensils at a reasonable cost at stores such
as IKEA and ÖoB.
CLOTHING
SSE Dress code
The daily dress code at SSE is informal or casual. However, we recommend that you bring at least one business
suit with matching shoes and accessories that you can
use for more professional occasions. SSE hosts a number of evening events as well, so you might want to pack
an outfit for formal occasions and parties.
CLIMATE
Located just above 59° N latitude, Stockholm has winters that can be very cold and summers that are warm
at best. The average daytime temperature in January
is -2.8°C, but temperatures in February can dip as low
as -10°C or even lower. You may need to purchase
cold weather gear while you are in Stockholm: a winter
coat or jacket, solid boots, woolen hat, scarf, gloves or
mittens, and long underwear. Although it may be quite
cold outside, you will find that most Swedish homes
and offices are centrally heated and quite warm. The
average daytime temperature in July is +17.2°C, but
temperatures in August can occasionally reach 30°C.
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Stockholm is a very green city in the months that we
do not have winter or fall, which means that it can rain
quite a lot here; so an umbrella and raincoat or rain
jacket will definitely be useful.
INSURANCE
All students registered at SSE, including PhD students,
are insured by the School (accident insurance and travel insurance). This insurance covers medical treatment
and travel necessary for medical treatment for accidents
that occur during SSE and SASSE activities. Students
should have a Swedish personal number and should be
registered with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency
(Försäkringskassan). The SSE insurance policy does
not cover accidents away from SSE premises or outside
SSE activities; the travel insurance is valid only for the
travel organized by the School.
Before you travel to Sweden, you should purchase travel
insurance to cover your trip and also ensure that you
have a valid medical insurance to cover your initial
weeks in Stockholm before you are registered for Swedish social insurance. EU students should also make sure
they bring a European Health Insurance Card from
their home countries or, alternatively, have fully comprehensive private health insurance.
PhD students should contact the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, since the guidelines may vary depending
on the country of citizenship.
