UppsalaUppsala is the fourth largest city in Sweden, with a population of 180,000. Located only 45 minutes by train north of Stockholm, it has the charm of a small town as well as the opportunities of a big city.
No Swedish city has a history that goes as far back as Uppsala's. By the 6th century Uppsala was a political and religious center. It was from here that the old pagan kings ruled. Up until the beginning of the fourteenth century, the Swedish kings were elected and honored at Mora stenar, a setting of stones just south of the center of Uppsala.
Uppsala became the seat of the Archbishop in the year 1164. On the site of the old pagan temple, a cathedral was erected. After the original cathedral burned down in 1245, the present Cathedral was erected at a place called Östra Aros. The present Cathedral was consecrated in 1435.
In the 1540s, King Gustav Vasa began construction of Uppsala’s Castle. At first it was meant to be a fortress but was later fashioned into a castle by Vasa’s sons.
City Website: www.uppsala.se/
In 1477, Archbishop Jacob Ulvsson was given permission from the Pope in Rome to open a “studium generale." Uppsala became the first university site in the Scandinavian countries. Since then, Uppsala’s research, particularly in the field of natural science, is world-renowned. Six Nobel prizes have been awarded to researchers at Uppsala University.
Presently there are approximately 40,000 students studying at Uppsala University.
University Website: www.inter.uadm.uu.se
There is a great variety of courses to choose from that are taught in English. In addition to individual courses, there are a small number of pre-arranged semester programs that draw several courses together with a unifying theme. These programs are generally worth 15 KU credit hours.
The Swedish Culture and Society program is worth up to 15 credit hours and is taught only in the fall. This program is good for a student who needs general education credits. The program is divided into Swedish History, Politics, Literature, Art, Architecture, and Music. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for this program.
The Program in Social Studies consists of coursework in the departments of Government, Economic History, and Social and Economic Geography. The program introduces students to the economic transformations and public policies that have been formative in Sweden's development into a welfare society. The course is available in both the fall and spring semesters. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for this program.
The Program in Comparative Studies consists of coursework in the Department of Government. The courses aim at giving the student greater comprehension of the problems facing welfare states and welfare policy today. The program is available in both the fall and spring semesters. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for this program.
The International Media and Communications Studies (IMCS) program aims at giving basic knowledge of the development of the mass media, communication theory, the relationship between culture and communication, and the juridical and ethical rules governing the media. This program can be taken during the fall semester only. There is a second semester IMCS program available in the spring for students who wish to study the subject at Uppsala for the entire academic year. Courses in the first semester include: Media Analysis, Communication Theory, Regulating Media and Communication, and Culture and Communication. The first semester also includes a one-week study-tour to media and communication institutions in Berlin, Germany. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for this program.
Study in Your Major: Those students who would like to study in their major field need to have a GPA of approximately 3.0 and should consult the course catalog. Among subjects offered are Business, Biology, Economics, Political Science, International Communication and Education. It is possible to take the Swedish culture course the first semester—which is a good introduction to life in Sweden—and other subjects during the second semester. Or a student may spend the fall or a year taking courses in other subjects.
A full list of courses taught in English can be found on the Uppsala web site:
www.inter.uadm.uu.se/pdf/Courses_Taught_in_English_20072008.pdf
KU course equivalencies for Uppsala University
The 13 Student Nations are clubs dating back to the 17th century. Each Nation is connected to and bears the name of a certain region in Sweden, and is primarily a club for students from that region.
As a foreign student you are free to choose to which Nation you want to belong. At every Nation there is an International Secretary and a Committee who will help you with any problems that might occur and with information about the activities at the Nation. The Committee organizes a welcoming party at the beginning of each semester, excursions, and the International Pub to meet other exchange students as well as Swedes. The Nations are a very important part of student life in Uppsala. Past KU students have highly recommended joining a nation as a good way to meet people.
An extensive guide for foreign students can be found on the Uppsala web site:
www.inter.uadm.uu.se/students.html
Also, a recent student to Uppsala has created a website about studying abroad in there. To check out a students' views on the city, click here.
All students live in university residences in single rooms with bathroom facilities. A kitchen is shared with other students living on the same floor. All student housing complexes are equipped with laundromats. New students in the fall are able to move into their accommodations approximately 3 weeks before classes start, plenty of time to settle in and get acquainted with the town and university. In addition, to ease into daily life in Uppsala, students may take courses in the Swedish language free of charge.
Dates Fall Semester: Approximately August 22 - December 22
Spring Semester: Approximately January 16 - June 7
New students are able to take up their accommodation beginning August 1 and January 1.
Open to KU students in good academic standing who have completed at least 30 credit hours. Minimum 2.5 GPA for students applying to the Swedish Culture and Society program in the Fall; minimum 3.0 GPA for students applying to take courses in other subjects.
Academic Year 2007-2008
Semester: Approximately $5,430
Academic Year: Approximately $8,600
The program fee includes tuition and fees, KU orientation, and emergency medical evacuation & repatriation services.
Estimated additional costs: room and board (approx. $4,400 per semester), airfare, passport and residence permit fees, and personal expenses.
All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.
KU students who qualify for financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Pell or SEOG Grants, and scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a Study Abroad Program.
Limited supplemental scholarships are available to KU undergraduates. Applications are available at the Office of Study Abroad. You can also download the scholarship application. The scholarship application deadline is March 1 for Fall and October 1 for Spring.
Anderson Scholarship Criteria
Anderson Scholarship Application
Deadline for Fall: March 1
Deadline for Spring: October 1
Applications are available in the KU Office of Study Abroad. You can also download the application. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered with prior approval of the program coordinator at the Office of Study Abroad.
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