An Exchange Experience in Skövde, Sweden
Coursework offered in Applied Math, Applied Science, Business, Multimedia, Computer Animation and Computer Gaming
Estimated Cost: $3,814
Non-residents add $3,100
Fall Dates: Late August – mid-January
Spring Dates: Mid-January – early June
Deadline for Fall: February 15, 2008
Deadline for Spring: October 1, 2008
Number of Positions: 3-4
Updated: November 29, 2007
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Program Description
This exchange program is designed for students in Applied Math, Applied Science, Business, and certain students in Art and Design. Skövde University, founded in 1977, is located in the center of the city of Skövde and is one of the newest universities in Sweden with an enrollment of about 2,600 students. Similar to UW-Stout, Skövde has a mission of educating students for careers in business and industry with several cross-disciplinary programs. Many of its courses use case studies to link learning to the practical needs of industry and society. The University of Skövde is located in the center of the city. The campus area has kept its old time charm with modern architecture. Both students and instructors in Sweden are generally fluent in English.
For more information check out University of Skövde's web site.
Skövde, Sweden
Skövde is situated in between Sweden's two biggest lakes, Vänern and Vättern. The town has about 50 000 residents and more than one fifth of the population are students. From Skövde you have easy access to many cities in Sweden, approximately one hour to Gothenburg and two hours to Stockholm by train. The travel centre called 'Resecentrum' gives access to county transit buses, the high-speed train X2000 and InterCity trains.
The city and neighboring region offer many recreational activities and sports including hiking, soccer, fishing, and skiing. Museums, theaters, musical events, and historical sites provide opportunities for entertainment as well as learning about Swedish history and culture. There are several shopping malls and specialty shops and Skövde is the location of a new Volvo engine plant employing over 4,000 workers. While Swedish is the native language, most people speak English as a second language.
Courses
Coursework is offered in Applied Math, Applied Science, Multimedia, and Business. Courses in Computer Animation and Computer Gaming will be available as of fall 2008. For Multimedia students, there are three courses offered in the multimedia field at 22.5 ECTS total credits: Swedish Film History, Mediation/Remediation, and New Media and the Body. In addition to the three multimedia courses, students will need to choose 1-2 more courses to be fulltime at 30 ECTS. Students are also encouraged to take Swedish.
To view courses and when they are offered, please visit:
http://www.his.se/templates/vanligwebbsida1.aspx?id=5310
Estimated Costs
As an exchange student, an application/service fee and regular tuition and fees will be paid to UW-Stout. All other expenses, including housing and personal expenses are paid directly by students. Eligible students can use their financial aid to help pay these expenses. Costs are subject to change and can vary due to exchange rates, travel to, from and within the host country, and personal spending habits.
Fall or Spring:
Estimated Program Cost: $3,815
Estimated Housing Costs: $2,000 – $2,400
Estimated Personal Expenses:$3,227 – $3,547
Total Estimated Costs: $9,040 – $9,760
Eligibility
Juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.0 will be given preference. Mature sophomores will be accepted if they meet the academic prerequisites for courses offered in Sweden.
Housing and Meals
Skövde offers four residence halls for exchange students. Price can vary due to type of room and distance to campus. Rooms are single and furnished. The most popular residence hall is Xenia due to close proximity to campus. It is suggested students prepare their meals in their dorms with food purchased at local markets. This can be less expensive than eating off campus.
Passport/Visa
You will make your own flight arrangements for your travel to Sweden. For entrance into Sweden, you will need a U.S. passport and Residence Permit for students. You can apply for a passport at the Clerk of Court’s office at any local county government center. More information on residence permit requirements is available from the Office of International Education.
For detailed instructions on the application process, please see how to apply.
Application Procedures
Please make an appointment with the Office of International Education (OIE), 400 Bowman Hall, to review and receive the application materials. Completed forms are returned to OIE. A $100 nonrefundable application fee is paid to the Student Business Services Office located in the Administration Building at time of application. Once accepted by UW-Stout, a $200 nonrefundable service fee will be required to hold a place in the program.
For More Information
- Please contact OIE for an appointment
to discuss your Study Abroad options
and receive application materials.
715/232-2132, E-mail: globaled@uwstout.edu - To view courses and when they are offered, please visit: http://www.his.se/templates/vanligwebbsida1.aspx?id=5310