Description

Academic Program:

* Business Administration
* Chemical Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Computer Science
* Geo-sciences
* Electrical Engineering
* Environmental Engineering
* Mathematics
* Mechanical Engineering
* Music (Pitea Campus)
* Physics (Applied)
* Satellite Engineering (Kiruna Campus)
* Social Sciences
* Scandinavian Literature
* Swedish Language

Highlights

Lulea is the capital of Norbotten County, an area of vast forests and mighty rivers often referred to as the last wilds of Europe. With approximately 70,000 people, Lulea is situated on a peninsula that opens up into a fantastic world of islands. It has a vibrant city center complete with multiplex cinemas, restaurants, bars, and shops. Lulea University, located about 3 miles from the downtown area, attracts 11,300 students from all over Sweden. It has programs in engineering, the humanities, the social sciences, teaching, health sciences, music, and drama. It is the only university of technology in Sweden with such a broad scope in research and education. Several hundred exchange students from around the world study there each year. The university sponsors many social activities and cultural events. There are numerous student societies that cater to a wide range of interests. For example, cinema enthusiasts can join the Philmstudio and those blessed with a gift for song, the University Mixed Choir. There's a photography club, a Big Band ensemble, and even a society devoted to making fireworks! Lulea also has extensive sporting opportunities--football, handball, basketball, golf, ice hockey, skiing, dance, jazz ballet, fencing, karate, orienteering, skate sailing, fencing, and rock climbing.

Orientation--When students first arrive at Lulea they take part in a week-long orientation which includes social activities, dinners, parties, and trips. Students are also paired with Swedish students who act as their mentors and help them adjust to their new student life in Sweden. Sweden has a special combination of clean environment, magnificent scenery, and straightforward, friendly, and open people. It has the largest economy of all the Scandinavian countries and its gross domestic product is one of the highest in the world. Swedish companies such as Ericsson Telecommunications, Volvo, Saab, Kosta Boda, and IKEA are household names in the U.S. Sweden has produced many famous artists, including painter Carl Larsson, author Astrid Lindgren, and playwright August Strindberg. It has taken on the music world by storm with groups such as ABBA and Roxette, and influenced the film industry through the unique vision of such movie directors as Igmar Bergman and Hasse Lasstrom. It is also home to the Nobel Prize. Eight million people live in Sweden. While Swedish is the native language, English is widely spoken in Sweden. Sweden and the U.S. have enjoyed a historically close relationship, beginning with the large influx of Swedish immigrants into the Midwest and Pacific Northwest in the 1800's. Swedes believe in equality of the sexes and many women hold important posts in government and industry. Sweden has universal health coverage and strong laws to protect the environment.

Swedes love the ocean. One in five Swedes owns a boat and seafood is a staple of their diet. They are passionate about their sports, particularly tennis and hockey, and it's not unusual for their teams to make the Olympic finals. They love their coffee, with one of the highest per capita consumptions of coffee in the world. They enjoy a close relationship with nature, whether it's to take a walk in the woods or a dip in the hundreds of lakes situated throughout the Swedish countryside.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

One Semester: 4,250 dollars; Academic Year: 7,500 dollars

Program Fees Include:

Tuition

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Transcript
• Written Application

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