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ERASMUS MUNDUS ACTION 2 PARTNERSHIPS AESOP/AESOP+ – FACT SHEET
UPPSALA UNIVERSITY Contact: [email protected]
Websites Homepage of the university http://www.uu.se/en/ Homepage for EMA2 students http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/erasmus-mundus/
Academic calendar Start and end dates of the first Autumn semester 2016: 29 August 2016 – 15 January 2017 semester Start and end dates of the Spring semester 2017: 16 January 2017 – 4 June 2017 second semester Academic calendar The academic year consists of 40 weeks (20 weeks per semester), and begins with the autumn semester and finishes with the spring semester (Academic year 2016/2017: 29 Aug 2016 – 4 June 2017). Examination periods Throughout the semester.
Study programmes / course information Information on master studies Master Degree studies information: http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/erasmus-mundus/application-guide/master- s-degree-students/ Program list for Master Degrees: http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/master/masterprogrammes/ Master Exchange information: http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/erasmus- mundus/application-guide/exchange-students/ Course list for master exchange (tick the box “Level of studies – Second Cycle/Master courses”): http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/exchange/course/list/ Information on PhD studies http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/erasmus-mundus/application-guide/ph.d.- and-post-doc/ Programmes taught in English Master Programs (all taught in English): http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/master/masterprogrammes/ Free standing courses (all taught in English): http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/exchange/course/list/
Admission criteria For master studies http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/master/application/requirements/ For PhD studies http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/erasmus-mundus/application-guide/ph.d.- and-post-doc/ For Postdoc studies http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/erasmus-mundus/application-guide/ph.d.- and-post-doc/
Language of instruction / language proficiency Language of instruction Swedish or English Language requirements For Bachelor and Master Exchange: http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/erasmus-mundus/application- guide/exchange-students/
Full Master Degree: http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/master/application/requirements/ AND
PhD/Post Doc/Staff: It is the supervisor/contact person at the host university that decides what level of English is sufficient. Minimum scores TOEFL Bachelor and Master Exchange and Full Master Degree: paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet- based: Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90. TOEFL ITP not accepted.
Minimum scores IELTS Bachelor and Master Exchange and Full Master Degree: An overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5.
Visa requirements and procedures Requirements - For stays up to 90 days, a visa Schengen is required for some countries. Application is done via the closest Swedish Embassy.
- For stays longer than 90 days, a residence permit is required. Application is done online only.
Application procedure Visa: http://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private- individuals/Visiting-Sweden/Visiting-on-business-and-for- conferences.html
Residence permit for Bachelor, Master and PhD studies: https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-in- Sweden/Universities-and-university-college/How-to-apply.html
Residence permit for Post-doc studies: https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Working-in- Sweden/Employed/Special-rules-for-certain-occupations-and-citizens-of- certain-countries/Visiting-researchers.html
Practical information for incoming students and researchers Welcome guide http://www.uu.se/en/students/new-students A welcome folder will also be given upon arrival. Course catalogue Course catalogue for exchange students: http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/exchange/course/list/ International Master programs: http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/master/masterprogrammes/
Student facilities An Orientation Programme is arranged at the semester start and provides students with information about all kinds of facilities and activites they need in order to make the most of their stay in Uppsala.
A voluntary student union and “nation ” (student club) fee is charged, currently approximately 380 SEK (40 EUR). At Campus Gotland the fee is 150 SEK (16 EUR). Student life in general http://www.uu.se/en/students/student-life/ More about the student nations (student clubs): https://uppsalastudent.com/
Applying for student internet account is done at the beginning of each semester. The account is not needed before arrival and Wi-Fi is provided in all University owned buildings.
If the student have any type of disability (physical handicap, dyslexia etc.) AND
there is extra support and help that the university can offer. Contact [email protected]
University chaplains http://www.uppsala.universitetskyrkan.se/home-1-1/
Studenthälsan (student health services) http://sh.uu.se/studenthalsan-the- student-health-center/ including gym and sportscentre: http://www.campus1477.se/en/
Housing service Students can apply for housing through Uppsala University Housing Office http://housingoffice.se/
Or find accommodation in the city by themselves, e.g. by the following sites: http://studentboet.se/en
http://www.blocket.se/bostad/saljes (unfortunately only in Swedish)
If you are studying at Campus Gotland: www.gotlandsstudentbostad.se/en Language courses Intensive Basic Swedish is available as a summer course, and runs 4 weeks before the autumn semester starts (usually in August). Information is given by the coordinator at Uppsala University before the mobility starts. More information: http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/exchange/courses/list/course- description/?kKod=5PU038&typ=1&lasar=15/16.
Basic Swedish is a course that runs throughout the semester (both autumn and spring) at a study pace of 25 %. You apply when the mobility has started and you have arrived in Uppsala. More information: http://www.uu.se/en/admissions/exchange/courses/list/course-description/? kKod=5PU028&typ=1&lasar=15/16
General information about the Uppsala University (UU) is the oldest university in Scandinavia, founded in host university / country 1477. It is located 70 km north from Stockholm and 30km from the international airport Stockholm Arlanda. The university has about 40 000 students. Uppsala University is one of the top universities in the world according to major rankings. For more information please refer to the International Student Guide, available on: www.uu.se/en/admissions/exchange/student-life
Living expenses The scholarship given by Erasmus Mundus is sufficient for a student budget.
Estimated costs: Rent (depends on where you live and how big the room/apartment is): Around 2800-4000 SEK per month Lunch at campus: Around 60 SEK Lunch at a restaurant: 80-100 SEK A cup of coffee: 20 SEK Bus card for one month, with student discount: 525 SEK A bike: 500 SEK or more Gym membership for students: 1790 SEK per semester or 495 SEK / month Cinema visit: 130 SEK
Other useful information AND
Uppsala University has two campus areas. Campus Uppsala and Campus Gotland.