CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Uppsala, Sweden

  Sweden

Uppsala

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall 18 weeks: late Aug-mid-Jan; Spring 18 weeks: mid-Jan-early June; Academic Year 39 weeks: late Aug-early June

Description: The goals of the Arts and Sciences program are for students to develop an understanding of Swedish society and culture while enrolling in a variety of rigorous academic courses at one of the premier universities in Scandinavia. Through coursework at Uppsala University, participation in University activities, and program excursions and activities, students gain valuable insight into Sweden's past and present while having a rewarding academic experience.

Academic Program
The Arts and Sciences program, established in fall 2009, offers students the opportunity to study alongside Swedish and other international students at one of the top universities in Scandinavia. Students pursue their own academic interests in fields such as business, natural sciences, information technology, and social sciences while learning firsthand about contemporary Sweden and its people through required Swedish language and culture courses. The academic semester at Uppsala University is divided into four periods of roughly five weeks each. Students take at least one but no more than two courses each quarter.

Academic Culture
Swedish university courses place a great deal of emphasis on individual student responsibility and performance. Courses combine a variety of methodologies, including lectures, seminars, group work, laboratory work, and independent study. In addition to remembering the materials covered in class, students are expected to spend significant time outside of class engaged in independent analysis and evaluation of the ideas being
presented. Many American students may find the teachers and teaching style rather informal, but the faculty has high expectations and assumes that the individual students are working diligently outside of class in order to produce top results. All courses include written and/or oral examinations.

In contrast to many courses at U.S. academic institutions, Uppsala University course schedules are set by the individual faculty members. This results in course schedules that may fluctuate from week to week, and requires students to be flexible and highly organized. In general, scheduling conflicts are minimized if students take all of their elective courses in one academic area.

Highlights:

• Study at one of the premier universities in Europe alongside local Swedish and international students while living in a true university town
  
• Wide range of direct enrollment courses for students in business, sciences, information technology, social science, and humanities
  
• Local and regional excursions designed to introduce students to the rich cultural history and physical beauty of Sweden
  
• Experience campus life through Uppsala University's "Student Nations"

Campus Life
The Uppsala University Student Nations provide students with activities and cultural events throughout the year. By participating in these active campus organizations, students learn firsthand about the life of Swedish university students. Student Nations organize formal dances, sporting events, discussions, theater and music events, and the ever-popular "gasques" (large parties with live music). University courses may also include opportunities for field research and community involvement.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing

Experience Required: yes