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Welcome to International House Gothenburg

A meeting place for internationals and newcomers, offering advice, support, and activities to help you navigate life, work, study, and feel at home in Sweden.

Discover what’s available and take the next step!

Build Your Career and Community in Sweden

We offer one-to-one consultation meetings, digital advisory services, workshops, and events focused on career development, life in Sweden, and building meaningful connections. Whether you are exploring the job market, developing your professional profile, or looking to engage with a welcoming community, you’ll find guidance and opportunities designed to support you.

All our services are free of charge.

We Support You

Our mission is to support internationals and newcomers in their journey of settling into the region. We provide tailored activities and guidance to ensure a smooth and enjoyable transition. Our team is ready to support your success.

Our Services

One-to-one consultation meetings for personalized support.

Digital advisory services for guidance.

Workshops and events focused on career development, networking, and community building.

Career support service

Upcoming events

We offer a wide range of career-focused and community events to help you succeed in Sweden. From job fairs, and sector-focused meetups, to CV-Thons, LinkedIn workshops, and interview practice. We also host community sessions on topics like pensions, schools, midsummer, and everyday life in Sweden, helping you connect, learn, and thrive.

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

International House Gothenburg was established in 2021 and is run as a collaborative initiative between key organisations: Business Region Gothenburg, Västra Götaland Region, and the City of Gothenburg.

Explore the opportunities

Whether you are looking for practical tips on how to navigate life in a new city, guidance on study opportunities in Sweden, career counselling to explore the local job market, or support with application documents, our team is here to help.

- Lovisa Bohlin, Manager International House Gothenburg

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

Or, get in touch with us directly.

Upcoming events

Managing Career Transitions on a Swedish Work Permit

Event

Mar 2026

09:30 11:00

International House Gothenburg

Price: Free of charge

To registration

Guide to Filing Taxes in Sweden

Event

Mar 2026

17:00 18:30

International House Gothenburg

Price: Free of charge

To registration

Easter Celebration: 5 Years of Fun & Swedish Culture!

Event

Mar 2026

09:30 11:30

International House Gothenburg

Price: Free of charge

To registration

More information

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.

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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?