University of Gvle Established 1977 Over 15 000

University of Gävle

§ Established 1977 § Over 15, 000 students § 50 programmes and 500 courses § 700 employees § The rights to conduct two research education programmes § Environmentally certified since 2004

MISSION STATEMENT The University of Gävle is human-centred and develops the understanding of a sustainable living environment. VISION The University of Gävle has a leading position in education and research for a sustainable human living environment.

Collaboration University of Gävle programme at the Faculty of Engineering and Sustainable Development Magnus Lemoine Anna Näsman

Work Integrated Learning • Undergraduate programme • Project methodology • Project work in the courses (project in environmental management, solid mechanics, logistics, environmental engineering, structural engineering, etc. . ) • Thesis • Cooperative Education

Cooperative Education, Co-op • Work-integrated education, since 2010 • Close cooperation between student and business where the student combines theory with paid periods of work at a company. • A three-year course becomes a fouryears, incl. a 1 -year Co-op period • The combination of study and work provides a better learning situation • Founded in the U. S. for more than 100 years ago

Co-op at the University of Gävle • Study Programme in Automation Engineering, Co-op 180 HE credits (2012) • Study Programme in Energy Systems Engineering, Co-op 180 HE credits (2010) • Study Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Co-op 180 HE credits (2011) • Study Programme in Environmental Engineering, Co-op 180 HE credits (ht 2011)

Companies involved in Co-op

Education without Co-op Autumn semester Spring semester Year 1 Courses 15 cr Year 2 Courses 15 cr Year 3 Courses 15 cr Thesis 15 cr Education for 3 years, with Co-op for 4 years

Education with Co-op Autumn semester Year 1 Courses 15 cr Year 2 Courses 15 cr Year 3 Courses 15 cr Year 4 Courses 15 cr Spring semester Courses 15 cr Courses 15 cr Thesis 15 cr Education for 3 years, with Co-op for 4 years

Cooperative Education Autumn semester Year 1 Courses 15 cr Year 2 Courses 15 January - publishing cr cr Preparing for job interviews Courses Year Courses 15 cr of job advertisements 15 3 cr Year 4 Co-op 4 10 w Spring semester Co-op 1 Courses 15 cr 10 w Co-op 2 March. Courses 15 - Companies cr 10 w notify their employment Co-op 3 Courses 15 - Lastcrday 10 w. February for job application Courses 15 cr Thesis 15 cr Education for 3 years, with Co-op for 4 years

Recruitment process Rec. salary SEK 15 500/month Employment for 10 weeks Employment interview Application for Co-op

Benefits to the Company • An effective way of recruiting new employees • Introduction and learning during the working periods • The student is seen as an employee, not a trainee • The student can contribute new knowledge • Participation in the education • Thesis in the company

Benefits to the student • Provides education + work experiance • Salary during work periods • Facilitates theoretical learning • Colloboration provides a better motivation • Provides valuable contacts • Often leads to work • Provides a natural platform for thesis

Company Student University Win-win situation

Thank you! • Questions? • Lunch – further discussions?

Undergraduate programmes • Study Programme in Automation Engineering, Co-op 180 HE credits • Study Programme in Building Engineering 180 HE credits • Study Programme in Computer Engineering 180 HE credits • Study Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management 180 HE credits • Study Programme in Electrical Engineering 180 HE credits • Study Programme in Energy Systems Engineering, Co-op 180 HE credits • Study Programme in Computer Science and Geographic Information Technology 180 HE • Industrial Management - Industrial Management and Logistics 180 HE credits • Study Programme in Land Management/Surveying 180 HE credits • Study Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Co-op 180 HE credits • Study Programme in Environmental Engineering, Co-op 180 HE credits

Master programmes • Master Programme (one-year) in Decision, Risk and Policy Analysis, Distance, 60 HE credits • Master programme in Business Administration • Master Programme in Energy Engineering, Energy Online 60 HE credits • Master Programme in Energy Systems 120 ECTS 120 HE credits • Master Programme in Energy Systems, 60 ECTS 60 HE credits • Master Programme in Geomatics 60 HE credits • Master Programme in Management of Logistics and Innovation 60 HE credits • Master Programme in Electronics/Telecommunications 120 HE credits