INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE

Exchange at Luleå University of Technology

University Information | Location Information | Courses Available | Academic Credit | Eligibility | Costs | Deadlines & Dates | Orientation | Housing | What's Next? | Helpful Links

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University Information
Luleå University of Technology is a modern research university, founded in 1971, located in the northern city of Luleå, Sweden with about 14,000 students. Many courses are available in English with the widest selection in engineering, followed by business and music. Students at Luleå also may take courses in media, teaching, health sciences and drama. The campus is about 5 kilometers from downtown Luleå.

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Location Information
Luleå is a city of 75,000 located in northern Sweden on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia and at the mouth of the Lule River. Being only two hours south of the Arctic Circle but next to the sea, the area experiences a similar climate to northern Minnesota. Though the length of day is limited during the winter months, sunlight is available most of the day during summer, providing a great opportunity to experience the Midnight Sun. Luleå offers a wide range of outdoor activities in all months, from sailing through the archipelago in the summer to skiing and sled-dogging in the winter. Also, a popular excursion for many visiting Sweden during the winter is the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden (near Kiruna).

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Courses Available
Luleå University of Technology offers English-taught courses in several areas: applied physics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil & environmental engineering, chemical engineering, business administration, economics and social sciences.

To view the most up-to-date course offerings, please visit the courses offered in English at the Luleå University of Technology web site. Also, please view current course equivalencies for Luleå University of Technology.

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Academic Credit
Classes are measured in Swedish Points are European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits. Classes worth 5 points are equal to 7.5 ECTS or 4 UMD credits. Classes are typically taken one at a time and are usually 4 weeks long.

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Eligibility
Degree seeking students at any University of Minnesota campus who have completed one full year of study prior to the beginning of the exchange are eligible. For some areas of study, students should have completed substantial upper division course work. The minimum GPA is 2.4, and students need to consult with a study abroad advisor in the International Education Office (IEO) in 138 Kirby Plaza before they apply. Tentative acceptance will be done by IEO. Final acceptance is done by the foreign university.

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Costs
Our goal is to keep prices similar to those of attending UMD. The program cost per semester to attend Luleå University of Technology is can be found here.

Fluctuating currency exchange rates may increase or decrease the cost of your international experience. Financial aid may be applied toward the cost of exchange programs. There are several study abroad scholarships for University of Minnesota students.

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Deadlines & Dates
Deadlines to apply to a program occur during the semester previous to that which you wish to study abroad. In general, deadlines fall around March 15 to begin study in the fall semester or October 15 to begin study in the spring semester. Fall semester at Luleå University of Technology, including arrival and orientation, typically runs from late August until mid-January. Spring semester, including arrival and orientation, typically runs from late January until early June.

For more information on deadlines to apply, click here.

For more information on the academic calendar at Luleå University of Technology, click here.

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Orientation
At least one pre-departure orientation and one on-site orientation will be held. Pre-departure
orientation will include information about financial aid information, class transferring, international insurance, student residence permit, classes, travel tips and two handbooks for participants to reference: general study abroad handbook and Swedish handbook.

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Housing
Student housing consists of small apartments for 2-4 students or corridors for 6-12 students. Corridors consist of individual bedrooms and usually their own bathrooms, and share living room, kitchen and dinning room with corridor mates. Typical corridor mates will include Swedish and international students.

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What's Next?
Before applying, it is a good idea to follow the steps under steps to studying abroad. The IEO web site. also provides information on financing, health & safety and other important information to consider when choosing to study abroad. When ready to apply, the UMD study abroad application may be downloaded from the IEO web site. Please complete the application with required accompanying materials and return it to IEO.

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Helpful Links for Sweden & Luleå

• Swedish Migration Board
• The Consulate General of Sweden in New York
• General Sweden Information
• American Scandinavian Foundation
• Visit Sweden
• Swedish Tourism Information
• SJ - Swedish Railways
• Scandinavian Airlines

• The City of Luleå
• Luleå - Kallax Airport
• Luleå University of Technology
• Guide to exchange studies ant Luleå University of Technology
• Luleå University of Technology Exchange Studies

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