welcome to sweden and uppsala university
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Welcome to Sweden and Uppsala University. ZNY. 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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Sweden and Uppsala University
ZNY
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
Who am I?
• Well-known research university • Ranked among the top Universities
in the world• QS TopUniversities: 81• Shanghai Ranking: 73• The World University Rankings: 106
• Founded in 1477
A few words…
1911 – Physiology and Medicine: Allvar Gullstrand1914 – Medicine: Robert Bárány1926 – Chemistry: The Svedberg1930 – Peace: Nathan Söderblom 1924 – Physics: Manne Siegbahn1948 – Chemistry: Arne Tiselius1961 – Peace: Dag Hammarskjöld1981 – Physics: Kai Siegbahn*
(*son of Manne Siegbahn)
Well-known research university with 8 Nobel Prizes
Uppsala University: figures
Nine faculties: theology, law, arts, languages, social sciences, educational sciences, medicine, pharmacy, science and technology
40,000 students 2,000 doctoral students25 international master programmes 300 single-subject courses taught in English
Agreements for student exchange with nearly 500 foreign universities in 50 countries
Anders CelsiusInventor of the thermometer
Carl LinnaeusFather of Taxonomy
Niklas ZennströmFounder of Skype
Famous people from Uppsala
Uppsala and Sweden
40 minutes to Stockholm – capital of Sweden
20 minutes to Arlanda International Airport
185,000 inhabitants 4th largest city in SwedenUnique cultural treasures Exciting history
Uppsala Charming small town
Swedish industry
Swedish Industry
ABB – Mechanical engineeringAtlas Copco – Mining and construction equipmentAstraZeneca – Pharmaceuticals and BiotechnologyElectrolux – AppliancesEricsson – Telecommunications and ITTetra Laval – Liquid food packagingVolvo, Saab and Scania – Vehicle assemblyIKEA – Furniture, designSandvik – Mining and construction equipment
Science at Uppsala UniversityInternationally 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
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
Master of Science degree programs
Application Requirements
English LanguageBachelor degreeProgramme specific requirements
English Language
• 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
• Not only GPO matters!!• Courses close to the field you applied• Diploma thesis relative to it• Projects
Programme specific requirements
• 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
• October 17th, 2012The application period will begin and the online application will open.
• January 15th, 2013• Last date for applying for the 2013/2014 academic year.
• February 1st, 2013• Last date for submitting documents to University Studies in
Sweden.
• Online application only: https://www.universityadmissions.se/intl/start
StudyingModern 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 tocover 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:
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Tack så mycket!! Ευχαριστώ πολύ!!
Welcome to Uppsala
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