Sweden in Brief

Sweden in Brief • Area: 450,000 km² (174,000 sq.

mi.), third largest country in Western Europe

• Capital: Stockholm • Population: 9 million inhabitants • Languages: Swedish; • Average life expectancy: men 78

years, women 82 years. • Most important export

goods: Electrical and telecom equipment, machinery, passenger cars,  paper,  pharmaceuticals, iron and steel.

Sweden in World

Climate Average temperatures

JANUARY – JULY

South -0.2° C (+31.6° F)+ 16.8° C (62.2° F)Middle -2.8° C (+27.0° F)+17.2° C (63.0° F)North -16.0° C (+3.2° F)+12.8° C (55.0° F)

Daylight 

JANUARY 1 - JULY 1

South: 7 hours- 17 hoursMiddle: 6 hours18 hoursNorth: 0 hours24 hours

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HIGHER EDUCATION IN SWEDEN

- 39 universities and university colleges

- Three primary tasks: Undergraduate education, postgraduate education and interaction with the surrounding community

- System of study assistance which enables everybody to take part in higher education

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The University of Kalmar

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WHERE IS KALMAR SITUATED?

South of Sweden

- 2 million inhabitants - 8 universities - Over 100 000 students

- 60 000

inhabitants

- Regional centre

- Student-friendly

city

- Creative industry

- Historical city

- Coastal city

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KALMAR

THE UNIVERSITY OF KALMAR

A medium-sized university with:

- 9 500 students- 800 employees

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CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF KALMAR

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OUR FIELDS OF EDUCATION

- Natural Science

- Economics and Tourism

- Humanities and Social Science

- Media Studies and Journalism

- Maritime Studies

- Technology

- Teacher training

- Health and Behavioural Sciences

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INTERNATIONALISATION

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- About 200 incoming foreign students this year

- Over 100 partner universities for student and staff exchange

- Most partner institutions are European

- The University aims to expand its international network outside Europe

International Master ProgramCreative Digital Technologies

What is Interaction Design?

• Desinging interactive products to support people in their everyday and work lives.

• The design of sapces for human communication and interaction (interaction design is not software design, just like architects is not a civil engineer)

On Interaction Design

Characteristics of Interaction

Design • Multidisciplinary knowledge (computer sciences,

psychology, ergonomics, arts, sociology, design)• Integrity of theories, methodologies, skills, and

experiences.• Multidisciplinary team work (computer supported

cooperative work, CSCW)

Objectives

• The objective of the program is to provide students with knowledge, methods, and skills in creation, design, and management of digital products for applications in social services, business management, home, work environment, and industries.

Two Directions In Design

– There are two directions that students can choose :

1. Human - Computer Interactive Systems (HCI), requires pre-knowledge on computer science and programming knowledge. Aiming at creating computer based interactive system (web design, mobile applications, etc. for e-business, e-health, e-learning, e-government).

2. Human – Machine Interactive systems (HMI), requires general knowledge on industry design and using design software tools (like AutoCAD, Pro/E, SolidWorks, Rhino, etc.), or human working environment design - ergonomics. Aiming at design interactive industrial products in people’s everyday and work lives.

Teaching, Examination

• English lecturing/Materials!

• Industrial projects and lab work (project-based learning, seminars, and invited key note speakers)

• Examination (all courses examination based on project assessment, oral presentation, and paper examination)

Thesis work (10p)

Users’ needs study (5p)User interface design (5p)

Project work in Interaction Design (5p)Research methodology (5p)

The structure of courses (40p, 1 year)

Design work (5p)Introduction to interaction design (5p)Period 1 (Sept.- Oct.)

Period 3 (Jan.- April)

Period 2 (Oct.-Jan.)

Period 4 (April.- Jun.)

BLEKINGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

A YOUNG UNIVERSITY

• Founded in 1989• One of three

independent universities of technology

• Three campuses

THE UNIVERSITY PROFILE

• One of the country’s most distinctly profiled universities

• Applied IT

• Sustainable development of society

NOT JUST IT

• Spatial planning, the humanities, health sciences, economics, psychology, sociology, social science…

• Basic IT expertise

RESEARCH AREAS• Applied signal

processing

• Business administration and economics

• Caring and nursing science

• Computer science

• Computer systems engineering

• Human work science

• Humanities

• Mathematics and statistics

• Mechanical engineering• Public health science• Software engineering• Spatial planning• Spatial development

and planning• Technoscience• Telecommunication

systems

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN FIGURES

• Around 40 undergraduate programmes and 395 independent courses

• 3329 full-year students

• 45 per cent are women

• 549 international students in 2005

Social Sciences and Management

22%Humanities

6%

Engineering50%

Health and Caring Sciences

15%

Natural Sciences7%

Master studies at BTH

How to apply to BTH’s master’s programmes

• Read the information at http://www.bth.se/masterprogrammes

• Always read the FAQs before applying!

Master programmes at BTH

Apply at www.bth.se/applyno paper version needed

Dead-line for August intake is March 1st

All documents must have reached us by March 15th

Late applications are subject to availability of seats

Where and when to apply

Master programmes at BTH

Degree certificate(s) or equivalent (provisional degree certificate or final transcripts)

Transcripts of records of all semesters

Proof of English skills (TOEFL, IELTS Cambridge/Oxford tests) or equivalent

CV, essay, letters of recommendation, proof of working experience (if asked for on the application form)

What to include with the application