Welcome to Sweden and Uppsala University

1. Welcome to Sweden and Uppsala University ZNY

2. Who am I? Klev Diamanti Postgraduate Student in Bioinformatics, Uppsala University, Sweden Diploma of Computer Engineering and Informatics, School of Engineering, University of Patras, Greece WebSite and WP7 Developer Uppsala University Ambassador

3. A few words… Well-known research university Ranked among the top Universities in the world QS TopUniversities: 81 Shanghai Ranking: 73 The World University Rankings: 106 Founded in 1477

4. Well-known research university with 8 Nobel Prizes 1911 – Physiology and Medicine: Allvar Gullstrand 1914 – Medicine: Robert Bárány 1926 – Chemistry: The Svedberg 1930 – Peace: Nathan Söderblom 1924– Physics: Manne Siegbahn 1948– Chemistry: Arne Tiselius 1961 – Peace: Dag Hammarskjöld 1981 – Physics: Kai Siegbahn* (*son of Manne Siegbahn)

5. Uppsala University: figures Nine faculties: theology, law, arts, languages, social sciences, educational sciences, medicine, pharmacy, science and technology 40,000 students 2,000 doctoral students 25 international master programmes 300 single-subject courses taught in English Agreements for student exchange with nearly 500 foreign universities in 50 countries

6. Famous people from Uppsala Anders Celsius Inventor of the thermometer Carl Linnaeus Father of Taxonomy Niklas Zennström Founder of Skype

7. Uppsala and Sweden 40 minutes to Stockholm – capital of Sweden 20 minutes to Arlanda International Airport

8. Uppsala Charming small town 185,000 inhabitants 4th largest city in Sweden Unique cultural treasures Exciting history

9. Swedish industry

10. Swedish Industry ABB – Mechanical engineering Atlas Copco – Mining and construction equipment AstraZeneca – Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Electrolux – Appliances Ericsson – Telecommunications and IT Tetra Laval – Liquid food packaging Volvo, Saab and Scania – Vehicle assembly IKEA – Furniture, design Sandvik – Mining and construction equipment

11. Science at Uppsala UniversityInternationally high standard, critical thinking, well known

12. Teachers and students- close to research, open dialogue

13. Master of Science degree programs Science and Technology • Applied Biotechnology • Bioinformatics • Biology • Chemistry • Computer Science • Computational Science • Earth Science • Embedded Systems • Mathematics • Molecular Biotechnology • Physics • Sustainable Development

14. Master of Science degree programs Arts • Early Modern Studies, Northern • Europe 1450–1850 • Holocaust and Genocide Studies • Roads to Democracy • Humanities • Cultural Anthropology Languages • English Faculty of Theology • Euroculture • International Humanitarian Action

15. Master of Science degree programs Medicine • Biomedicine • Infection Biology • International Health • Medical Nuclide Techniques • Molecular Medicine

16. Master of Science degree programs Social Sciences • Development Studies • Economics • Human–Computer Interaction • Information Systems • Master Programme in Politics and International Studies • Eurasian Studies • Peace and Conflict Studies • Political Science • Master Programme in Social Sciences • Media and Communication Science • Master Programme in Statistics

17. Application Requirements English Language Bachelor degree Programme specific requirements

18. English Language • TOEFL • 575 paper-based test (at least 4.5 in writing) • 213 computer-based test (at least 4.0 in writing) • 90 internet-based test (at least 20 in writing) • IELTS • 6.5 and no section under 5.5 • Profeciency (Cambridge only) • CAE, CPE

19. Bachelor Degree • Not only GPO matters!! • Courses close to the field you applied • Diploma thesis relative to it • Projects

20. Programme specific requirements • Letter of motivation (1-2 pages) • CV (avoid templates!!) • At least 2 recommendation letters (...or more) • Official Transcript • Official Certificate • Official Statement that you are about to get a bechelor degree/diploma

21. Application • October 17th, 2012The application period will begin and the online application will open. • January 15th, 2013 • Last date for applying for the 2013/2014 academic year. • February 1st, 2013 • Last date for submitting documents to University Studies in Sweden. • Online application only:https://www.universityadmissions.se/intl/start

22. StudyingModern labs, wireless network, extensive library collections and a relaxed study environment

23. Student life”Student Nations”, student activities, bike friendly town, sports, recreation

24. Tuition fees and scholarships (non-EU/EEA citizens) • Master programs in medicine and science 16.000€ • Master programs in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Theology is 10.500€ • Application fee 105€ • Uppsala University offers a few scholarships to cover tuition fees to non-EU/ EEA students. More info: www.uu.se/education. • The Swedish Institute also administers scholarships. More info: www.studyinsweden.se/scholarships.

25. Practical issues • All our Master of Science degree programs are taught in English • For EU citizens no tuition fees and no application fee • Living expenses: 10.000 €/year needed for: • Housing • Food • Clothing • Having fun…

26. Find me at: mail: klev.diamanti.6930@student.uu.se facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klev.diamanti twitter: https://twitter.com/kdiamanti linkedin: http://se.linkedin.com/pub/klev-diamanti/28/bab/a06 Tack så mycket!!  Ευχαριστώ πολύ!! 

27. Welcome to Uppsala www.uu.se/master www.swedenintouch.se www.studyinsweden.se