Transcript Welcome to Sweden and Uppsala University
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Welcome to Sweden and Uppsala University
Who am I?
Klev Diamanti
• Postgraduate Student in Bioinformatics, Uppsala University, Sweden • Diploma of Computer Engineering and Informatics, School of Engineering, University of Patras, Greece • WebSite and WP7 Developer • Uppsala University Ambassador
A few words…
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Well-known research university Ranked among the top Universities in the world
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QS TopUniversities: 81 Shanghai Ranking: 73 The World University Rankings: 106 Founded in 1477
Well-known research university with 8 Nobel Prizes
1911 – Physiology and Medicine:
Allvar Gullstrand
1914 – Medicine:
Robert Bárány
1926 – Chemistry:
The Svedberg
1930 – Peace:
Nathan Söderblom
1924 – Physics:
Manne Siegbahn
1948 – Chemistry:
Arne Tiselius
1961 – Peace:
Dag Hammarskjöld
1981 – Physics:
Kai Siegbahn*
(*son of Manne Siegbahn)
Uppsala University: figures Nine faculties:
theology, law, arts, languages, social sciences, educational sciences, medicine, pharmacy, science and technology 40,000 students 2,000 doctoral students 25 international master programmes 300 single-subject courses taught in English Agreements for student exchange with nearly 500 foreign universities in 50 countries
Famous people from Uppsala
Anders Celsius Inventor of the thermometer Carl Linnaeus Father of Taxonomy Niklas Zennström Founder of Skype
Uppsala and Sweden
40 minutes to Stockholm – capital of Sweden 20 minutes to Arlanda International Airport
Uppsala Charming small town 185,000 inhabitants 4 th largest city in Sweden Unique cultural treasures Exciting history
Swedish industry
Swedish Industry ABB
– Mechanical engineering
Atlas Copco
– Mining and construction equipment
AstraZeneca
– Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Electrolux
– Appliances
Ericsson
– Telecommunications and IT
Tetra Laval
– Liquid food packaging
Volvo, Saab and Scania
– Vehicle assembly
IKEA
– Furniture, design
Sandvik
– Mining and construction equipment
Science at Uppsala University Internationally high standard, critical thinking, well known
Teachers and students
- close to research, open dialogue
Master of Science degree programs
• • • • • • • • • • • • Science and Technology Applied Biotechnology Bioinformatics Biology Chemistry Computer Science Computational Science Earth Science Embedded Systems Mathematics Molecular Biotechnology Physics Sustainable Development
Master of Science degree programs
• • • • • • Arts Early Modern Studies, Northern Europe 1450 –1850 Holocaust and Genocide Studies Roads to Democracy Humanities Cultural Anthropology • Languages English • • Faculty of Theology Euroculture International Humanitarian Action
Master of Science degree programs
• • • • • Medicine Biomedicine Infection Biology International Health Medical Nuclide Techniques Molecular Medicine
Master of Science degree programs
• • • • • • • • • • • Social Sciences Development Studies Economics Human –Computer Interaction Information Systems Master Programme in Politics and International Studies Eurasian Studies Peace and Conflict Studies Political Science Master Programme in Social Sciences Media and Communication Science Master Programme in Statistics
Application Requirements English Language Bachelor degree Programme specific requirements
English Language
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TOEFL
• 575 paper-based test (at least 4.5 in writing) • 213 computer-based test (at least 4.0 in writing) • 90 internet-based test (at least 20 in writing) •
IELTS
• 6.5 and no section under 5.5
Profeciency (Cambridge only)
• CAE, CPE
Bachelor Degree
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Not only GPO matters!!
Courses close to the field you applied Diploma thesis relative to it Projects
Programme specific requirements
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Letter of motivation (1-2 pages) CV (avoid templates!!) At least 2 recommendation letters (...or more) Official Transcript Official Certificate Official Statement that you are about to get a bechelor degree/diploma
Application
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October 17th, 2012
The application period will begin and the online application will open.
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January 15th, 2013
Last date for applying for the 2013/2014 academic year.
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February 1st, 2013
Last date for submitting documents to University Studies in Sweden.
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Online application only:
https://www.universityadmissions.se/intl/start
Studying Modern labs, wireless network, extensive library collections and a relaxed study environment
Student life
”Student Nations”, student activities, bike friendly town, sports, recreation
Tuition fees and scholarships (non EU/EEA citizens)
• • Master programs in medicine and science 16.000
€ • • Master programs in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Theology is 10.500
€ Application fee 105 € Uppsala University offers a few scholarships to cover tuition fees to non-EU/ EEA students. More info: www.uu.se/education. • The Swedish Institute also administers scholarships. More info: www.studyinsweden.se/scholarships .
Practical issues
• All our Master of Science degree programs are taught in English • For EU citizens no tuition fees and no application fee • Living expenses: 10.000 €/year needed for: – Housing – Food – Clothing – Having fun…
Find me at:
mail: [email protected]
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Tack så mycket!!
Ευχαριστώ πολύ!!
Welcome to Uppsala