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Education, research and innovation since 1666

Education, research and innovation since 1666. Lund University. Sweden in the world. Did you know this about Sweden?. Third largest country in Europe in terms of size , but only 9 million inhabitants

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Education, research and innovation since 1666

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  1. Education, research and innovation since 1666 • Lund University

  2. Swedenin the world

  3. Did you know this about Sweden? • Thirdlargest country in Europe in terms ofsize, butonly 9 million inhabitants • Sweden is one of the safest countries in the world and ranked the 3rd best country in the world to live in (Newsweek, August 2010) • The world’s most innovative country (Innovation capacity index 2009, 1/131) and the world’s most creative country 2011 (ranked by Business Insider) • The world’s most democratic country (Global democracy index 2007, 1/167) • Sweden has one of the highest levels of gender equality and is well known for its eco-friendly culture • Highly globalised and English-speaking population (Swedes have the highest proficiency in English as a second language in the world, 89%) • Peace and stability since 1814 • Home of the Nobel Prize

  4. The higher education system in Sweden Degree structure The education system in Sweden is divided into three cycles: - First cycle (undergraduate/Bachelor's) - Second cycle (postgraduate/Master's) - Third cycle (postgraduate/doctoral - PhD) Undergraduate degrees (first cycle): University Diploma: 120 ECTS Bachelor's Degree: 180 ECTS (3 years) Postgraduate degrees (second cycle): Master's Degree (1 year): 60 ECTS Master's Degree (2 years): 120 ECTS Professional degrees (third cycle): Licentiate Degree: 120 ECTS (similar to the UK MPhil) Doctoral/PhD Degree: 240 ECTS (4 years)

  5. Teaching methods at Bachelor’s and Master’s level studies • Studies are usually undertaken one course/subject at a time, with an examination or essay at the end of each individual course. • Courses can be anything from two to 20 weeks long, with 5, 10 and 20 weeks being the most common lengths. • Methods of instruction can vary greatly. Some courses, mainly in engineering, have as many as 30 formal lecture hours per week, while some, e.g. social sciences courses, may have as little as 10 hours, and rely more on the students’ individual reading. • The most common form of instruction is lectures to groups of 25-30 students. In some subjects, laboratory work is a naturally important element. Practicing the ability to cooperate in small groups is the purpose of group work, a form of teaching which has become increasingly common.

  6. Why study in Sweden? • Ranked as the 2nd best country in the worldwhen it comestoprovidinghighereducation (U21 ranking 2012) • An academic environment nurturing innovation • Encourages investigative research and independent thinking • Students are active and expected to express their own opinion • Relationship between teachers and students are informal • Focus on teamwork and preparation for future professional life • Receive a degreethat is highlyvalued by employersworldwide

  7. Universities in Sweden • Sweden has around 35 universities and university colleges • Someuniversitiesare full-scaleuniversities, whileothersare specialised universities or university colleges • The largeruniversities all conduct research and offer studies for international students at all levels (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Post doc, etc.) • Lund University, Uppsala University and Stockholm University aresomeof the largestuniversities in Sweden witharound 40.000 – 50.000 students and arealsohighlyrankeduniversities. Lund University is the highestrankeduniversity in Sweden (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012/2013). • More information aboutstudying in Sweden can be found at www.studyinsweden.se

  8. Location of Lund Lund - Copenhagen airport35 minutes (train) Lund - Malmö10 minutes (train) Lund – Stockholm4.5 hours (train)

  9. The city of Lund • Founded in 990 – oneof the oldestcities in Sweden • Homeof the oldestschool in Sweden (Katedralskolan), founded in 1058 • Population: 110 000 • Situated in southern Sweden, closeto Copenhagen (45 minutes by train) and Malmö (10 minutes by train) • Hometomanyworldclass Research & Developmentunitsofcompanieswith strong linksto Lund University such as ST Ericsson, Sony Mobile, Tetra Pak, Alfa Laval, Gambro, Huawei etc.

  10. Lund University: key facts • Founded in 1666 – oneof the oldestuniversities in NorthernEurope • Morethan 47 000 students and 6 800 staff, almost 3000 research students • Over 100 Master’sprogrammes, 5 Bachelor’s programmes and 500 singlesubjectcoursestaught in English • Sweden's strongest comprehensive research university and has been awarded more research funding than any other Swedish full-scale university. • Ranked as the best universityin Sweden and #71 in the world(QS World University Rankings, 2012). That puts us in the top 0.4%. • Lund is considered the best student city in Sweden and the top choice for international students • Public, non-profit university

  11. Main subject areas offered at Lund University International Studies, Development&Welfare Studies Law Medicine – Biomedicine, Public Health & Sports Sciences Psychology, Public Relations & ServiceManagement Science, Geography& Mathematics • Architecture & Design • Economics & Management • Engineering & Technology • Environment & Sustainability • Fine & Performing Arts • Humanities, Languages, Film& Theology

  12. Sweden’s most international university Exchange students (individuals)outgoing 1 000incoming 1 800 Non-exchange international students: 4 200 Sweden’s most popular university for Master’s degrees 680 partner universities in 50 countries worldwide

  13. General admission requirements • Master’slevel: Bachelor’sdegree in same (or relevant) field • Bachelor’slevel: Completedsecondaryeducation • IELTS 6.5 (no sectionlowerthan5.5) or TOEFL 90 • GRE and/or GMAT notrequired, but for some programmes it’shelpful • Changingmajor is generally not permittedalthoughsome programmes/courseswelcome students from a varietyofacademicbackgrounds • Specificadmissionrequirementslisted on eachprogramme/coursewebpage (pleasecontactusor the programmeifuncertain)

  14. Top reasons to choose Lund: • Consistentlyranked as oneof the world’stop 100 universities (Times HigherEducation, QS etc.) • Lund is hometo 30 world-leading research and innovation environmentswhichenablesusto offer cutting-edgeeducation and facilities • An international environmentwhere 89 % ofSwedesspeakEnglish • Strong research environmentsmeansmanyopportunitiestopursue PhD level studies afterMaster’slevel • Sweden is one of the safest countries in the world and ranked the 3rd best country to live in (Newsweek, August 2010). It is also ranked as the 2nd best country in the world when it comes to providing higher education (U21 ranking 2012) • Lund is considered the best student city in Sweden and is the #1 choice for international students

  15. Contact Web: www.lunduniversity.lu.se Facebook: www.facebook.com/lunduniversity General questions: studentreception@lu.se

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