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Welcome to Linköping University SWEDEN -- 2014秋季入学硕士专业申 请 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 1

Outline • General Education in Sweden; • Introduction to Linköping University; • Introduction to Linköping’s Industrial Region and Career Opportunities; • Application procedure and Admission requirements. 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 2

General Educational Structure in Sweden Research level (3 rd level) Licentiate degree (2 years) Ph. D degree (4 years) Advanced Level (2 nd level) Master’s degree (2 years) Basic level (1 st level) Bachelor’s degree (3 years) 2013 -10 -28 Ph. D degrees Licentiate degrees Master degrees Bachelor degrees A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden Professional degrees 3

Stockholm Sweden 40 HE institutions 15 full universities 350, 000 students 2013 -10 -11 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 4

Linköping University 瑞典林雪平大学 • Public university • Founded in 1976 • 27, 000 students • 10 % international • 4, 000 employees • 65 % academic positions • 500 int’l partnerships • Over 20 master’s programmes • in English 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 5

A Broad Comprehensive University Four faculties • Arts and Sciences (Humanities and Social science) • Educational Sciences • Medicine and Health Sciences • Institute of Technology • 14 multidisciplinary departments A strong tradition of interdisciplinary and innovation 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 6

Ranking Top 50, universities younger than 50 years QS &(THE) Top 150 in Engineering and Computer Science (ARWU& QS) Top 300 -400 by ARWU, QS and THE (that is top 3%, globaly) 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 7

Why Li. U: Campus Life • Close collaboration with the business world • Independent thinking is encouraged • Open climate with a strong focus on team work • Laboratories – hands-on learning • Graduate research schools 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 8

Why Li. U: Campus Life • Garanteed accommodation • Orientation Day • International student associations • Study resources online • Career Service • Work while studying is possible • 1 st in English Proficiency Index 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 9

1 st Out of 200 Universities in the International Student Barometer 2011 for Student Satisfaction ”Overall, how satisfied are you with all aspects of your University experience? ” 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 10

Li. U Alumni all over the World Huawei, Stanford University, Ericsson, Intel, Tetrapak, Nokia, SAAB 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 11

Linköping, Sweden 瑞典林雪平市 150. 000 inhabitants - A center for culture and education since the 11 th century 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 12

Linköping, Sweden 瑞典林雪平市 Center of aviation and high tech, the engineers city 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 13

Mjärdevi Science Park World-Class Competences Ø Ø Mobile Broadband Image processing & visualization Automotive Safety Software & Systems Development 260 companies Adjunct to Li. U main campus 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 14

Career Opportunities • Work permit after graduation (under discussion) • Science parks • Ericsson, SAAB • Aerospace industry • Clean-tech industry • Ph. D-studies 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 15

A Comprehensive University - over 20 international master programs 2013 -10 -28 • Aeronautical Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Communication Systems • Computer Science • Electronics Engineering • Energy and Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering and Management • Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics • Mechanical Engineering • Statistics and Data Mining Nanotechnology • Organic Synthesis/Medicinal Chemistry • Adult Learning and Global Change (one year) • Outdoor Environmental Education and Outdoor Life (one year) • Applied Ethics (one year) • Business Administration - Strategy and Management in International Organisations • Child studies (one/two years) • Gender studies - Intersectionality and Change (one/two years) • Science for Sustainable Development • International and European Relations • Applied Ethology and Animal Biology • Ecology and the Environment • Experimental and Medical Biosciences • Materials Science and A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 16

Application and Scholarships • Application period 16 October – 15 January • www. liu. se/master • universityadmissions. se • Tuition fees: RMB 95, 000 – 140, 000 per year • Scholarships • Li. U International Scholarship • Swedish Institute Study Scholarship 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 17

University Admissions in Sweden • National application process to master's programmes in Sweden • Managed by the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) in cooperation with Sweden's universities and university colleges • Application website Universityadmissions. se 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 18

Convenient Electronic Application and Process • create a user account • search for courses and programmes • fill out and send in application • pay application fee, if required • submit documents • follow application • receive and print out Notification of Selection Results • reply to any offers of admission 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 19

Application Information • 4 programmes • Application fee • Documents & paid fee processed the application will be • Key dates • Deadlines • Scholarships 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 20

Entrance Requirements • Four years bachelor’s degree • Independent colleges: completed degree • Self study examinations: 20 -25 courses + thesis • Proficiency in English • TOEFL score of at least 90/20 - Internet-based test • IELTS score of at least 6. 5/5. 5 • Specific requirements for the programme 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 21

Documentation Requirements Academic documents: • issued through and certified by a representative of the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office or equivalent of the institution • certified copies • graduation and degree certificate, transcript • students in the final year: To. R+official document stating that the student is likely to be awarded the degree by the start of the Swedish programme 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 22

Li. U Requirements Specific requirements: • specific to the programme • www. liu. se • engineering programmes: mathematics Grades required: • over 75% 2013 -10 -28 A short introduction to Linköping University, Sweden 23

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