International House Gothenburg

Welcome to International House Gothenburg – a meeting place for international professionals. Our center offers activities, services, and guidance to facilitate your seamless integration into Swedish society. All in one place

International House Gothenburg – Support for international talent

International House Gothenburg is a vibrant meeting place offering a range of welcome services and events for international talents in the Gothenburg region. We are dedicated to supporting international professionals, researchers, and students, along with their families, as they settle into our city.

All our services are free of charge!

What we offer

Our mission is to assist international talents in their journey of setting up and settling into the region. We provide activities tailored to your individual needs, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable transition. Our team is ready to support you.

Services

Our career support services are tailored to meet the needs of jobseekers, researchers, and accompanying partners navigating the Swedish job market.

Career support service

Upcoming events

At International House Gothenburg we organise and offer a number of events to meet the needs of our talents.

Explore our events

Build your network

As a meeting place and social platform, we offer opportunities to meet like-minded individuals, make new friends, and expand your network in Gothenburg.

Socialise and find networks

About us

We support international talents and their families in settling into Gothenburg, ensuring a smooth integration into Swedish society.

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Drop-in hours at International House Gothenburg

We offer drop-in hours where you can talk to one of our advisors without pre-booking a meeting.

Office opening hours:
Mondays: 10:00 - 15:00
Wednesdays: 10:00 - 15:00
Fridays: 10:00 - 12:00

Address: Järnvågsgatan 3, 413 27 Gothenburg

Nearest tramstop: Järntorget

Please note that International House Gothenburg will be closed on the following dates due to public holidays:

Friday, 2 May, Friday, 30 May & Friday, 6 June

Or, get in touch with us directly.

Upcoming events

A Linguist’s Guide to Loving (and Surviving) the Swedish Language

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Event

The event begins on 21 May 2025 10:30 The event ends on 21 May 2025 12:00

May 2025

International House Gothenburg

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Communications Event

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Event

The event begins on 22 May 2025 15:00 The event ends on 22 May 2025 17:00

May 2025

Lingsalen, Studenternas Hus

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Creative Mornings May 2025

Event

The event begins on 23 May 2025 07:30 The event ends on 23 May 2025 09:00

May 2025

International House Gothenburg

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Navigating Pregnancy and Childbirth in Sweden

Event

The event begins on 26 May 2025 17:30 The event ends on 26 May 2025 19:00

May 2025

International House Gothenburg

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Seminar: Understanding the Swedish School System

Seminar

The event begins on 28 May 2025 15:00 The event ends on 28 May 2025 16:30

May 2025

International House Gothenburg

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Move to Gothenburg

At Move to Gothenburg’s site you will find a wealth of information to help you understand how it feels to live and work in the region and why you should consider making the Gothenburg region your home. They also offer a host of tools and services to help you along the way.

Gothenburg business facts

Want to explore comprehensive facts and figures about the region? We got you covered.

Gothenburg facts and rankings

Find a job in the Gothenburg region

Here you will find information to help you search for your dream job in Gothenburg and West Sweden, together with a link to our job portal, which lists all live English-speaking job opportunities in the region.

Explore the job portal

Frequently asked questions

We've gathered answers to the most common questions we receive at International House Gothenburg

At International House Gothenburg, we offer a range of services including workshops, events, and personalised advisory sessions conducted through online video meeting or drop-in meetings, which is Monday and Wednesday 10-15, and Friday 10-12. These services are included and not limited to various areas such as CV and cover letter writing or enhancement, preparation for job interviews, enquiries about SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) and CSN (Swedish Board of Student Finance), information on the schooling system in Sweden, guidance on job searching, assistance in creating a professional LinkedIn profile, organising job fairs and housing fairs, activities to expand your network, and opportunities to familiarise yourself with Swedish culture.

You can stay updated on upcoming events by registering for our newsletter.

What types of services are provided at International House Gothenburg?
You can find jobs on Move to Gothenburgs Job Portal, where you can search for English-speaking jobs. Additionally, you can use platforms like Platsbanken on Arbetesförmedlingen's website and LinkedIn. The find a job (post arrival) article provides detailed information on job searching, and some of the employment websites in Sweden which you can register your CV in.

Where can I find jobs?
It's important to search for jobs based on keywords and qualifications that match your educational background and work experience. Avoid solely relying on your previous job title, as job titles and responsibilities may vary. Broaden your search to find relevant positions.

How can I find a job related to my educational background or work experience?
You can use the Job Portal to filter English-speaking jobs. Additionally, you can search for the term "English" on Platsbanken on Arbetsförmedlingens website to find jobs that specifically require English language skills.

Is there any way to filter English-speaking jobs?
For most jobs, knowledge of Swedish is essential. However, there are international companies that require English proficiency only. It's important to note that competition for positions in these companies is often high. In order to search for English-speaking jobs, you can use the Job Portal to filter English-speaking jobs. Additionally, you can search for the term "English" on Platsbanken on Arbetsförmedlingens website to find jobs that specifically require English language skills.

Is knowledge of Swedish necessary for finding a job?
In Sweden, there are four important phone numbers to remember:

112: For emergencies (Police, Fire Department, Ambulance, Sea Rescue Services, Air Rescue Services, Mountain Rescue Services, Poison Information, Social Emergency Services, On-call Priests)

1177: For medical advice. You can also visit their website 1177.se

11 414: For non-emergency incidents

113 13: For information about non-acute accidents and emergencies
Whom should I call in case of an emergency?
Sweden offers generous parental leave conditions. Parents with a Swedish personal identity number and registered with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) are entitled to 480 days of paid leave per child, with up to 80% of their previous salary. Of these, 60 days are reserved for each parent. More information can be found on the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's website.

How long is maternity leave in Sweden?
Your child must be between 1 and 5 years old and have a Swedish personal identification number for preschool registration.

What is the minimum age for registering my kid in a preschool?