Linnaeus University Summer Academy offers an international, intercultural and interdisciplinary study environment – unique of its kind in Sweden. As a student participating in our summer academy you will get the opportunity to obtain unique academic experience that will enhance your CV and your future career. You gain cultural insights together with a mix of international and Swedish students, while also getting to enjoy the Swedish summer in one of the most attractive summer cities in the country.
Wenn Sie an der Summer Academy teilnehmen möchten, lesen Sie sich bitte folgende Informationen durch. Für eine Teilnahme müssen Sie vom International Office nominiert werden, wenden Sie sich dazu und für weitere Informationen bitte an unser International Office.
Dates
- Arrival days: July 3-6
- Orientation days: July 7-8
- Course dates: July 10 – August 11
- Final exams: August 9
- Summer Academy Ceremony: August 10
- Day of departure: August 11
Location
Kalmar, Sweden
Details and description
Course offerings and prerequisites
A number of courses comprised of 7,5 credits (ECTS) are offered and they are to be found at Linnaeus Summer Academy Website. All courses are equivalent to full time studies and the students will follow one (1) of the courses. Courses are offered on undergraduate and graduate level and prerequisites (entry requirements) are listed under each course. Swedish language is offered as a separate full-time course and cannot be combined with other courses. Please note that there are a limited number of places on each course and that the courses are filled on a first come first serve basis.
Number of students
We invite our Erasmus partners to nominate 1 exchange student under tuition waiver for summer of 2017. Each student will be counted as 0,25 semester students for the exchange balance.
Nomination
Nomination deadline is March 15, 2017.
If you want to be nominated, please get in touch with the International Office. Once nominated, Linnaeus University will send application instructions directly to the student.
Application
Application deadline is April 1, 2017
Please note that seats to courses are distributed based on application date. We therefore recommend students to submit their applications as soon as possible upon receiving the application instructions.
The student will fill out the online application and will need to attach;
- Transcript of records in English
- Language Proficiency Report or the equivalent if English is not the native language (Separate form is sent to the student)
- A copy of the passport photo page
Fees
Nominated students from selected partner universities study at Linnaeus University Summer Academy under tuition waiver. Other costs as for rent, food, literature, social activities, etc. are to bear at the cost of the student.
Residence Permit
All students without a EU/EEA citizenship have to apply for a residence permit/visa for Sweden. As soon as the student has received the acceptance to Linnaeus University Summer Academy, the application process should start, contact your nearest Swedish embassy or consulate for more information.
Welcome and Orientation Programme
The Welcome and Orientation Programme will be held during the week of the official arrival days. Orientation will provide practical and academic information. The social programme will offer both enhanced knowledge about Swedish culture and society as about the city of Kalmar and its surroundings (a guided tour is included). It will also serve as a great opportunity to get to know your fellow students at the Summer Academy. The social programme offers organized day-trip in Kalmar with surroundings, outdoor/sports activities and cultural events, opportunities to meet with local businesses etc.
Study and Explore Field Trips and Tours
Linnaeus University Summer Academy will arrange optional trips during the weekends. For instance to the island of Öland, a bus-tour through the Kingdom of Chrystal to the birthplace of Carl Linnaeus and to the headquarters of IKEA corporations, and a three days-trip to the capital Stockholm. 2016 the total cost of the four arranged trips was approximately SEK 3 200.
Accommodation
All exchange students participating in Linnaeus University Summer Academy are guaranteed accommodation on the condition that the application is completed prior to the deadline. Admitted students will be informed to submit a housing application where the preferred accommodation type is selected. Rooms are then distributed on a first come, first served basis (we cannot guarantee that all students will get their preferred choice of accommodation).
Please see our Webpage for more information concerning the accommodations.
Arrival
A pick-up service will be provided during the official arrival days upon student’s arrival in Kalmar. A student will meet up at the airport or train station provided that the incoming student has informed us of the arrival date and time. Upon arrival to the University the student will receive keys to their accommodation as well as information about the stay prior to being taken to the accommodation.
Credits
The courses are credit based and a transcript of record will be produced provided that the students complete their course work and pass the examination.
Academic transcripts will be sent to the home University approximately four weeks after the end of the Summer Academy.
Further information/questions
For questions concerning the nomination procedure, application, courses, housing etc: inexchange@lnu.se
For questions regarding the agreement or relationship with Linnaeus University at the institutional level: intrel@lnu.se
Kindly also visit our Webpage.
