MSB College Revinge and Sandö

The college offers unique expertise and educated staff in the fields of fire safety, emergency services, crisis management, medicine and behavioural science. 

MSB Revinge partners with a number of service providers and institutes, including Lund University, Copenhagen University, Malmö högskola, and the Defence Forces.

MSB College Revinge offers a wide range of certified basic training courses, in-service training courses and commissioned courses.

The College offers reality-based, high-quality training courses, where theory is combined with practical training exercises in the college's training ground.
 
The courses on offer include qualified basic courses, extension courses and assignment courses for the Swedish rescue services.
 
The college offers customised courses in the following areas: accident prevention, crisis management, hazardous substances, fire prevention and rescue for both local authorities, other state agencies and the commercial sector.
  
MSB Revinge also delivers a range of international courses in collaboration with the UN and the EU.

EU Courses

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism runs a training programme, offering experts from all over Europe a deeper knowledge of the requirements of European civil protection missions. The training helps experts improve their coordination and assessment skills in disaster response.

MSB has been involved in the design and implementation of various civil protection courses since the training programme began in 2004.

How to participate

Each Participating State in the European Civil Protection Mechanism has appointed a national training coordinator who is responsible for identifying and nominating experts to attend the training courses. If you like to participate please contact your national training coordinator.

By Car

By car it takes about 30 minutes from Lund or from Malmö, 45 minutes from Malmö Airport and about 50-60 minutes from Copenhagen Airport.

Route Map from Lund

Route Map from Malmö

Route Map from Malmö Airport

Route map from Copenhagen Airport

By Train and Bus

One of the easiest ways to Revinge from Copenhagen or from within Sweden is by train to Lund.

From Copenhagen Airport to Lund, the train runs every 20 minutes. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket machines in the arrival terminal.

You can also take the bus to Revinge from Lund. Bus 166 leaves from Lund Central Station and goes to Södra Sandby. In Södra Sandby you change for bus 157 to Revinge. The bus journey from Lund takes about 40 minutes.

Accommodation in MSB Revinge

We offer full accommodation for international students taking part in courses at MSB College Revinge.

The accommodation is usually included in the course fee.

At the college hotel, you will stay in a single room with free Internet connection, TV, shower, and a toilet.

Please note that guests are expected to bring their own toiletries. You can also purchase a limited range of toiletry items at the College restaurant.

The water from the tap in the hotel (and elsewhere at the College) is safe to drink.

In the common area of every hotel building there is a kitchen, a laundry and ironing room, a TV and video.

Calling Cards and Electricity Outlet

The College does not sell phone cards.

Sweden uses the Europlug (Type C & F) for electricity, with two round prongs (230V AC).

The College does not provide adapters.

Opening hours of Reception

The reception is located in the main building (Alby). 

Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7.30 AM- 4.30 PM Friday: 7.30 AM-4 PM

The usual checkout time is 08.15 AM. You can leave your luggage at the reception area.

Switchboard, MSB: +46 771-240 240
Direct telephone: +46 10-240 35 03

Restaurant and Cafe

The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can also buy drinks and small snacks at any time during the day.

It serves Swedish food with an international touch. Please inform the course coordinator prior to arrival if you have any special dietary requirements.

Due to Sweden's alcohol licensing restrictions, it is not allowed to bring or consume alcoholic beverages in the pub or restaurant bought from elsewhere.

Other than pre-arranged meals, food in the restaurant is self-serviced. After the meal, please clear and leave your tray in the assigned area.

Standard opening hours
Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7-8.15 AM
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11.00 AM-1 PM
Dinner: Monday - Friday: 4 -6:30 PM

Pub in the cafeteria

Monday - Thursday: 7-10 PM

Payment and Currency Exchange

All major credit cards (except American Express) are accepted at reception and the restaurant. You cannot exchange currency at the College. All payments are made in Swedish krona or by card. Visit XE.com for reference on the latest exchange rates.

VISA

Some foreign citizens may require an entry visa to visit Sweden. Visit the Swedish Government's website. If you need an invitation letter, contact the course coordinator prior to arrival. Please note that it takes more than two weeks to obtain a VISA for Sweden.

Swedish Government's website

Weather

In Sweden it can be quite cold in the winter months. Make sure to pack appropriate clothing. Remember to check the latest weather forecast.

Medical Care during your Stay

Get in touch immediately with the reception or the training coordinator in Revinge if you require medical attention during your stay.

When visiting a local health clinic, you will be asked to present your passport and European Health Insurance (EHIC) and you will only have to pay part of the cost (non-refundable). You will otherwise be charged the full cost of the treatment. Non EU/EEA citizens must pay for the medical treatment.

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)Make sure that you are covered by your health insurance and bring necessary documents on your trip.

Information on medical care in Sweden at 1177.se. 

• Environmental permit (MKB) for its operations
• Two own training grounds: Sandö (70 hectares) and Högberget (5 hectares)
• Over 100 employees
• Boarding facilities: 190 beds (169 rooms)

Courses offered at Sandö include the two-year accident prevention training course (SMO), Emergency response operations for future part-time firemen, Incident Commander A, Incident Command B and Inspection A and B.

The course program also offers courses in such subjects as forcible entry under extreme conditions, fire development and extinguishing techniques, various forms of crisis management and operations undertaken by the Sweden POSOM organization. The college also holds a number of different international courses and training courses in collaboration with such bodies as the UN, NATO/PFP and the EU.

The training courses are so designed as to focus on the student’s own responsibility and participation, which means the high standards are set for both them and their studies.

MSB Sandö also runs the chimney-sweeping course, which is held in Rosersberg, just north of Stockholm.

The college offers prospective students boarding facilities in magnificent surroundings, with a wealth of different leisure activities. Those who want to find their own accommodation are helped to do so by being given details of various landlords.