The northernmost University of Technology in Scandinavia Study in Sweden Business n Engineering n Social sciences n Media n Music n Studies and research close to the Arctic Circle Photo: Nicke Johansson Luleå University of Technology conducts worldclass education and research in fields such as engineering, business administation and economics, social sciences, media, music, teaching, health sciences and drama. The focus of research is on a higher rate of growth and greater competitive advantage for our partners. Our cooperation with universities, companies and organizations strengthens our research in priority areas and plays a central role in the development of cutting-edge knowledge. Students work on development projects in real companies and gain the knowledge that makes you attractive to prospective employers. The magnificent natural surroundings attract students and researchers from around the world to Luleå University of Technology. Many are fascinated by the dramatic contrasts of the shifting seasons, which offer bright snow, cold temperatures, the spectacular Northern Lights and the warmth of the Midnight Sun. Welcome to Scandinavia’s northernmost university of technology. Pia Sandvik Wiklund Vice-Chancellor Contents INTRODUCTION2-3 WARMTH IN A WINTER WONDERLAND 4-5 THE LULEÅ WAY OF LEARNING 6-7 The study approach makes a differenCE 8-9 ”IT´S LIKE WHITE HEAVEN” 10-11 FACTS ABOUT LULEÅ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 12-13 LIVING IN NORTHERN SCANDINAVIA 14 LIVING ON CAMPUS 15 STEP OUTSIDE - AND HIT THOSE SLOPES 16-17 AMONG SWEDEN´S BEST... 18-19 STRESSED OUT ON CAMPUS?20-21 USEFUL INFORMATION22 FAQ23 GET IN TOUCH24 Warmth in a win Two hours from the Arctic Circle. Spectacular Northern Lights. Glittering white snow. Skiing or snowboarding any night of the week. Or an excursion out on the ice, just off campus. Luleå is a city of contrasts. Summer is bright, warm and pleasant. It is a time when skis and snowboards are exchanged for bikinis and wakeboards. At sidewalk cafés, people gather to relax and enjoy the Midnight Sun and Sweden’s sunniest summer. Warmth and winter – Luleå University of Technology has both. The warm and close interpersonal relations are an important aspect of our university culture. Here, you’ll form strong friendships, not just with colleagues, but with people from other departments and faculties as well. Norrbotten’s fabulous winter complements the warm atmosphere. All you need is a warm down jacket. A whole world of possibilities awaits you. Sea, archipelago, lakes, rivers, forests and mountains – in Luleå, you’re never far away from fantastic natural surroundings, and Sweden’s renowned Right of Common lets you enjoy nature wherever you please. The city of Luleå has so much to offer.You’ll discover an exciting culture and entertainment scene, and if you’re into sports, you can watch national league ice hockey and basketball right here in Luleå. nter wonderland! A car ride on water Winter in Luleå offers exotic experiences. When the winter ice has formed, special winter roads are ploughed out in the archipelago to carry you in your car through a glittering landscape of ice and snow. Or perhaps you might prefer to glide out over the open expanses of frozen sea on skis or a snowmobile? Do as many others, lace up your skates and join their way across the inner bay to the tiny island of Gråsjälören, right in the centre of Luleå. Far away, yet so very near Luleå is close to the Arctic Circle. From Luleå Airport, you reach Frankfurt in just three hours. Another half hour and you could be in London, Paris or Barcelona. New York? It’s just nine and a half hours away. But why travel when there’s so much to do and see in Luleå and northern Scandinavia? May we suggest an overnight stay at Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, a winter outing at the 400-year-old Sami market in Jokkmokk or a snowmobile safari in the magnificent high country? Luleå University of Technology invites you to be a part of worldclass research and offers you the opportunity for extraordinary experiences. We wish you a warm welcome. We’re convinced that your stay in our winterland will give you warm memories for a lifetime. The Luleå way of learning Luleå University of Technology strives to update teaching techniques at the cutting edge, in order to improve the quality of education. The hallmarks of the Luleå way of learning. - Teaching in smaller groups the first years of studies - Very approachable academic staff - Company-oriented project courses in which students solve real problems for companies or organisations - A major part of your time as a student is spent on homework in combination with qualified lectures - Your own academic adviser, a teacher who knows your subjects, to assist you in your studies - Two terms (semesters), autumn and spring, divided by a Christmas vacation.Two quarters in each term. Final exams at the end of each quarter. Final grades are based on final exams and the completion of labs and assignments. Learn more about the Swedish academic system at www.ltu.se/english Stimulating atmosphere Luleå University of Technology is characterized by an environment in which students and teachers work together in a relaxed and stimulating atmosphere, and by dynamic interaction between researchers working in different disciplines. Studying together – waiting for the snow to come. The study approach makes a difference “It’s a completely different lifestyle for students here in Sweden,” says Flora Bendt, 24, from Greifswald in Germany. Flora came to Luleå University of Technology to study for four months. Now, she is in her third and final year of the university’s Bachelor’s degree programme in Business administration. T E X T: Å S A S V E D J E H O L M • P H O T O : n i c k e joha n sso n that there was one place left in Luleå for an exchange student from Germany. “I’ll take it,” said Flora, who already had her heart set on travelling to Sweden as an exchange student. Flora Bendt’s hometown, Greifswald, is somewhat reminiscent of Luleå.That may be one reason why she has found it so easy to adapt as a student at Luleå University of Technology. On the other hand, the two cities differ in many respects, not least in terms of nature and the winter climate. F lora B endt ’ s study counsellor informed her “I have never seen so much snow in all my life. T he cold and snow are fantastic . S ometimes, your hair gets all white from the frost when you go for a wal k.” She is amazed that there are ice roads right in the city, where Luleå residents take long walks or skate on sunny winter days, and by snow sculptures in the city park that stay frozen all winter long; by the world-famous Icehotel, and by the icebreakers that keep Luleå’s harbour open to shipping from around the world throughout the winter months. Flora was pleasantly surprised that the student life in Luleå differs so much from that in Germany. “T he study app roach differs. H ere, students learn to collaborate on grou p pro jects, j ust as peo p le do in com panies. T here is a p ractical applica tion of theoretical k nowledge. F or ex ample , take the course I did in human resources management. There , we did a survey in the logistics company D H L . We p resented the results directly to the com pany. I n that way, studies are serious and have real -life a pplication , and it is easier to imagine what it will be lik e to wor k after graduating .” She also notes how teaching in Luleå and Germany differs. “The study periods are shorter and there are more exams. In Germany, we write one exam for the entire course. There is less stress when you have more chances to show what you know. At the same time, students are required to assume greater responsibility for their studies.” The fact that Luleå University of Technology has an established network in international and national industry and business is clearly evident in the courses and programmes. “It’s easy for students at the university to gain contact with companies. For example, we did a survey for Ericsson, which is one of many global firms with which the university collaborates. It was simply a matter of ringing one of their managers and asking for the information we needed. In Germany, students are at the bottom of the hierarchy. Here, you can knock on a professor’s door at any time without having to make an appointment.” Flora lives on campus, just a five-minute walk from class. Bodypump, singing with the student choir Aurora, and student association LURC, where she helps other exchange students to find their way in Luleå, are just some of her extra-curricular activities. Skiing, which she has tried several times, is a newly acquired interest. “Super cool” she says as she tells us of a ski trip she made to Lapland ski paradise Riksgränsen. In the spring, she will complete her Bachelor’s degree in Business administration. But, for Flora, Germany will have to wait for a few years. “I want to continue with a Master in Strategy and management, which means two more years in Luleå.” “Then, I want to stay and work in Sweden. Right now, I’m so happy to be here.The only things I really miss about Germany are the bakeries and the German bread.” 10 ”It’s like white heaven” Zeeshan Zia Khokhar, three-time “gold medal student”, moved from Pakistan’s capital city Islamabad to Luleå to study towards a unique Master’s degree in e-commerce. T E X T: Å S A S V E D J E H O L M • P H O T O : P ede r S u n dst r ö m on the positive aspects in meetings between the Asian culture and the Scandinavian has probably contributed to his successful study results and his active social life at Luleå University of Technology. ”I decided to get the most out of my 18 months in Luleå,” he says. And that applies both to his studies and meeting lots of new people. ”It's a matter of keeping all the doors open.The programme corresponds very well to what the market demands. It’s my responsibility to get what I want and need out of it.The programme and the teachers are always there for me, plus there is an efficient infrastructure with good-quality computers, and the library.These are among the things I appreciate most.” When the snow starts to fall, life indoors, with parties and new friends, becomes all the brighter. Z eeshan Zia Kho khar ’s ability to focus with his brother, who worked at the time for the multinational steel company Sandvik.The visit whetted his appetite and Zeeshan began looking for suitable study programmes. On the Luleå University of Technology website he found the Master’s programme in e-commerce.The programme, which is offered only in Luleå, matched exactly the combination of business economics and IT that he was looking for. In reference to his experience of the snow and winter climate during the one and a half years he has spent here in Luleå, Zeeshan says,“For me, this is like white heaven.This is the ultimate form of nature; mystical, unreal and very difficult to describe to anyone who has never been here. I have a lot of pictures that I post on the web, so that family and friends in Pakistan can see what it’s like here.” I n 2 0 0 4 , Zeeshan visited Sweden it quickly becomes apparent that Zeeshan is very talented where social skills are concerned.With 162 million inhabitants, Pakistan is one of the world's most densely populated countries. In other words, occasions for any kind of seclusion and privacy are rare in the everyday life of Pakistanis. On the other hand, always surrounded by people, most Pakistanis have a relaxed and natural approach to socializing and meeting new friends. “I have a lot of Swedish friends,” explains Zeeshan. “I met the first one on the airport bus on my first day in Luleå. Once you get to know them, Swedes are warm, honest and reliable. But it can take time; about two or three months, in my experience. At home, it usually takes two or three weeks, then you can discuss everything.” Cultural differences of this nature pose no obstacles for Zeeshan in his enjoyment of life as a student in Luleå. “Forget your preferences, keep an open mind, look at all things that are shiny and new and learn how to enjoy it, and finally - try to learn the Swedish way to form a queue,” he says with a laugh. Shortly into our interview, “The programme corresponds very well to market demands.” 11 12 Facts about Luleå University of Technology Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of more than EUR 130 million. Today the University has 1,600 employees and 12,000 students. Research is carried out in close cooperation with companies such as Shell, Ericsson, Ford/Volvo, LKAB, Airbus,Volvo Aero and IBM and with the University’s international partners such as Monash University and Stanford University. This research has a turnover of EUR 66 million. 49% Education Turnorver EUR 130 million 51% Research Research p rofiles D evelop ment p rofiles Customer oriented construction engineering Materials engineering Mining engineering and metallurgy Process IT Product development Sustainable use of resources E-communication Entrepreneurship and management Health, care and welfare Musical interpretation Organizational and production systems development Tourism and leisure science Faculty of engineering EUR 54 million, 53 research profiles Faculty of arts and social sciences EUR 12 million, 17 research subjects Programmes and courses at L uleå U niversity of Technology · Engineering – MSc programmes · Engineering – BSc programmes · Business administration, economics and social sciences · Health sciences · Interdisciplinary educations · Media · Music and drama · Teacher education · Master programmes · Single subject courses www.ltu.se/english First choice Scandinavia Linnea Hüber Bachelor of education -06 Great ideas grow better below zero TM 13 14 1 4 Living in northern Scandinavia T ext: Å sa S vedjeholm • P hoto : N i c k e J oha n sso n has a population of about 75,000 and is situated just south of the Arctic Circle. In spite of the city’s northerly position, the summers are warm and sunny. The Gulf Stream flows along the coast of Norway, giving us a relatively mild climate. The winters are cold and dry, since the sea is covered with ice. The city of Luleå CLOTHING Seasonal variations mean that you may need a more varied wardrobe than you are used to. In the winter, you should have a good pair of winter boots, a thick sweater, a warm cap, warm underclothes, gloves and outdoor clothes. In the spring and summer, lighter clothing is sufficient. ACCOMMODATION Applications for housing must be submitted together with the applications for exchange studies. Most students live in their own furnished rooms (about 20 m2 on a student corridor or dorm) or in a shared apartment equipped with a shower and kitchen facilities. TRANSPORTATION Public transit, railways and airlines offer reduced fares for students. If you are under 26, you can travel stand-by on domestic flights. Mean temperatures throughout the year in Luleå °C °F -10 20 25 -5 APR JAN FEB MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT MAR NOV DEC 0 15 30 35 45 10 50 60 20 Living on Campus COST OF LIVING If you are single, you should be able to manage on SEK 7,500 per month. In the table below is a rough budget for normal monthly expenses. Breakdown of monthly expenses for a Swedish student: ITEM / MONTH ( SEK) Food Accommodation TV, newspaper Local travel Medical care, hygiene, insurance Clothing, hobbies, leisure Other costs TOTAL: 2,700 2,800 450 500 250 450 350 7,500 Sweden has mutual health insurance agreements with most European countries. Students from countries without a health insurance agreement with Sweden must buy a health insurance in their native country before departure. 16 Step outside - and hit those slopes! From Luleå, you can easily reach Sweden and Scandinavia’s best skiing. Take a morning train or rent a car for the weekend with friends and before lunchtime you’ll be skiing in places others only dream of. Through the week, skiers can practice, play and prepare locally at Måttsund. A free bus service runs weekly from the university campus. T E X T: Å S A S V E D J E H O L M , P Å L K A S T E N S son • P hoto : P E D E R S U N D S T R Ö M M Å T T S U N D A decent ski hill just outside Luleå. Not a bad little vertical, if situated in southern Sweden. Normally, mogul fields, big jumps and half pipes are prepared. Free buses depart from the university campus for evening skiing weekly. L E V I Finland’s biggest ski resort. A ski centre with plenty of snow, numerous activities and excellent service. The village has an Alpine air about it, and the service is top-class. Well illuminated at night, Levi lets you ski to your heart’s content. O R M B E R G E T Oh, what a view of Björkskatan! Ormberget, a bear’s growl or two kilometres from campus. The perfect slope for beginners to make those first cautious turns. Illuminated cross-country trails are maintained with meticulous care. Many training camps and competitions are held here. A B I S K O Unrivalled skiing for the off-piste enthusiast. Spectacular vertical and varied terrain with steep slopes above the tree line, narrow corridors, cliffs and ravines further down. Owing to the terrain, most skiing is guided. K Å B D A L I S A pearl in the sticks, between Älvsbyn and Jokkmokk, with seven prepared slopes and nine natural slopes. Great runs for all types of skiers. S T O R K L I N T E N Or simply “Klinten”, as it is known, is situated just outside Boden. Both beginner slopes and more challenging runs. B J Ö R K L I D E N 10 km from Abisko, just before Riksgränsen, lies Björkliden. Superb natural surroundings and well-groomed slopes offer varying degrees of difficulty, as well as easily accessible off-piste runs. D U N D R E T Here, lifts open as early as late-October/early-November. The Swedish national team usually starts preseason training here. Dundret is less than three hours from Luleå. H E M AVA N Within a radius of 20 km and on the same lift ticket, you’ll discover everything from long, gentle runs at Hemavan to steeper, more challenging skiing at Tärnaby. The area offers runs with a vertical drop to rival the best and has fostered legends such as Ingemar Stenmark and Stig Strand. K I T T E L F J Ä L L Kittelfjäll is an exceptional ski resort. The lift ends just beneath the steepest part of the mountain; a truly breathtaking sensation. Many of the slopes are not groomed and most skiing is off-piste. Once off the lift, you can ski-skate to runs that follow winding ravines. Eldorado is an extremely long, tight mogul field. Few skiers manage a whole run without succumbing to lactic acid build-up. After an abundant snowfall, the snow is often champagne-dry, thanks to the resort’s geographic location. Advanced skiers will be overjoyed, but novices are urged to exercise caution. 17 Skier´s guide Location Runs Lifts 3 2 3 1 15 7 3 4 24 13 42 45 5 6 14 26 EVENING Måttsund Ormberget WEEKEND N A R V I K For a truly unique ski experience, visit Narvik! After passing Abisko, Björkliden and Riksgränsen, the train continues westward all the way to the Atlantic, stopping at Narvik, where you can ski off-piste down an incredible 1,200-metre vertical that plunges to the ocean. The mighty, well-groomed slopes will knock the wind out of you, as will the spectacular view over the Atlantic. R I K S G R Ä N S E N Considered by many to be Scandinavia’s finest ski resort. Many a skiing legend makes the pilgrimage to Riksgränsen year after year. The reasons are many. Fantastic off-piste runs, skiing under the Midnight Sun up until Midsummer’s Eve and the renowned après-ski. Riksgränsen has something for everyone, from beginners and those who simply prefer to bask in the spring sun to experts. By tradition, the Nordic extreme skiing championships are held here. All skiing is above the tree line. Kåbdalis Storklinten WEEKEND Björkliden * Dundret * Hemavan Levi OFF-PISTE, STEEP, DEEP SNOW Abisko * Kirovsk Kittelfjäll Narvik * Riksgränsen * 20 (not groomed) 30 20 25 19 – During our first year at LTU, we came across Martin in a tent in Abisko, and, we immediately understood that ”this is a nice guy”, Kalle says laughing. Since that day we had a lot of fun together. K A L L E G U D M U N D S son , Industrial management and engineering Martin Olsson, Engineering physics, Daniel Lindh and Kalle Gudmundsson, Industrial management and engineering. * Direct train from Luleå – Ore Railway. 1 12 3 5 6 18 Among Sweden’s best... Alpine skiing, basketball, badminton, budo, cycle dance, discgolf, diving, outdoor leisure (hiking on Kebnekaise, canoeing, winter mountaineering, fishing trips, long-distance skating and more). Luleå offers among Sweden’s best alternatives for student athletics and outdoor leisure. If you like physical activity, Luleå University of Technology is the place to be. At the students sports centre, you train at fitness facilities right in the centre of the Luleå campus. The Piteå campus also has a sport centre. Alpine skiing Climbing Basketball Badminton Cross-country skiing Budo Running Cycle dance Multisport Discgolf Diving Orienteering Outdoor leisure Rinkbandy (hiking on Kebnekaise, canoeing, winter mountaineering, fishing trips, long-distance skating and more) Swimming Pejman Oghazi, postgraduate student, Degree in Chemical engineering, -03. Soccer Golf Group training Therese Sandberg, studying Physical education teacher programme. Weight training, aerobics Floorball Ice hockey Canoeing Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball 19 Stressed out on campus? 20 - The University got its ve P H oto : J ohan P ettersson , D E G R E E I N B U S I N E S S A N D E C O N O M I C S , - 0 6 Just 7 km from Riksgränsen and a wolf’s howl from Abisko, directly opposite Sweden’s off-piste paradise, you’ll find the university’s own self-catering mountain resort. backpacks and snowboards. After an overnight snowfall and the customary inspection of snow conditions and avalanche safety equipment, you start the day with a smile that will last until next summer.The university’s outdoor leisure paradise is on a mountain massif in the high fell country, above the tree line.The surroundings are magnificent, and you’re just 25 metres from the old railway station, a heritage building. Mountainbiking, hiking, Nordic touring, or simply a weekend of relaxation and study – the choice is yours. Getting here is easy.The morning train from Luleå brings you here in just four hours. And if you want to vary your stay, you are just minutes away from Riksgränsen, Björkliden and Abisko. Cham pagne - dry p owder snow, snowshoes, Read more at www.ltu.se/english ery own mountain resort! 21 22 Useful information for applicants Luleå University of Technology cooperates with universities worldwide. The university takes part in student exchange programmes in the EU as well as in North- and South America, Oceania, Asia and the Nordic countries. Exchange student applicants, must be full time students in one of Luleå University of Technology´s exchange partner institutions and have completed one year of studies at home university, with proof of results. They must apply to Luleå University of Technology through their home institutions. Each year, 300 to 350 exchange students study at Luleå University of Technology. To enable foreign students interested in studying at Luleå for one or two terms to get the most out of their studies, the university holds more than 300 courses given in English. Exchange students, regardless of major field of study, are welcome to enrol in courses in other academic fields, provided they fulfil the course prerequisites. For information on courses offered in English, visit: www.ltu.se/english It should be noted that courses are single-subject courses and cannot be combined to satisfy final degree requirements at Luleå University of Technology. Exchange students seek credit transfer at their home universities for studies completed at Luleå University of Technology. Flexibility is the keyword at Luleå University of Technology. Exchange students can concentrate on courses in their own academic fields or combine courses from various departments to satisfy their specific needs. Exchange students of music must concentrate on music subjects, since the School of Music is located on another campus, in Piteå. Please note that applicants to the School of Music must submit an audition tape by 1 March for consideration. As for students in Space engineering they are located at Kiruna campus. Applicants with disabilities are welcome to study at Luleå University of Technology. It is imperative, however, that the applicant and his/her institution contact the International Office at least one term in advance of the requested exchange period to allow the university to arrange for suitable aids or personal assistance. Deadlines for application n Autumn term: April 15 n Spring term: October 15 The academic year is divided into autumn term and spring term. Please contact the International Office for assistance and questions concerning individual applications. As soon as you have been notified that you have been accepted as a student at Luleå University of Technology, please contact the Swedish embassy or consulate in your country to obtain an entry visa and a residence permit. Students living in a country inside the European Union must apply for a residence permit no later than three months after arriving in Luleå. Visa and residence permit Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can I survive in Sweden if I don’t know Swedish? 5. Can I obtain a degree from Luleå University of Technology? Yes. Most people in Sweden speak English. However, you will probably want to learn Swedish. Luleå University of Technology offers courses in the Swedish language, for exchange students. No, not at present, since you will only be studying a number of single subject courses and not a complete study programme. 2. Can I do all my studies in English? Yes, if you choose courses offered in English. 3. How much does it cost to live in Sweden? Living in Sweden is quite expensive. One of the conditions for being granted a residence permit for studies by the Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) is that you must prove that you will have enough money to cover your whole stay in Sweden. The minimum sum required by the Swedish Migration Board at present is SEK 7,300 per month, (apporx EUR 800 or USD 1,050 (January 2007)), for at least 10 months of the year if you plan to study for a full year. 6. Can I get credit for my studies at my home university? This is a matter of consideration for the exchange student’s home university. However, Luleå University of Technology works closely with its partner universities to give exchange students individual study options, so that credit transfer may be made more easily. 7. When should I arrive in Luleå? You should notify the Luleå University Reception Committee (LURC) of your arrival some weeks before the beginning of term. If possible, please try to arrive on a weekday during office hours. 8. How do I get more information? 4. Am I Guaranteed accommodation? Students coming on exchanges from partner institutions/ ERASMUS, NORDPLUS, Linnaeus-Palme or ISEP programmes will be sure of obtaining accommodation, provided they arrive at the beginning of term. Exchange students at Luleå University of Technology stay in dorm rooms or apartments within a three-kilometre radius of the campus. Contact the International Office, or visit our website: www.ltu.se/english Here, you’ll find lots of information about application, deadlines, courses offered in English etc. 23 Get in touch with us! of Luleå University of Technology, we will do our very best to serve you during your stay. We know the regulations that apply for exchange students in Sweden. We also know the university and we have access to a wide contact network of colleagues in universities all over the world. We will do our utmost to give you the guidance you need from the day you arrive in Luleå and for the duration of your stay with us. Please visit us as soon as you get here. At the International Office n International Office staff n LULEÅ UNIVERSITY RECEPTION COMMITTEE [email protected] · fax: +46 920 49 29 57 On arrival, your first contact as an exchange students is LURC, the Luleå University Reception Committee. LURC arranges numerous social activites, such as dinners, parties and trips. LURC also arranges Swedish student mentors (buddies), to help incoming exchange students to adjust to student life in Luleå. Mrs Christina Hamsch International coordinator: Europe Phone: +46 920 49 16 11 · E-mail: [email protected] Mrs Inger Niska Ekblom International coordinator: North- and South America, Asia, Australia Phone: + 46 920 49 16 09 · E-mail: [email protected] Ms Annacarin Larsson International Coordinator: Master programmes Phone: + 46 920 49 22 24 · E-mail: [email protected] www.ltu.se/english E-mail LURC: [email protected]
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