Study Abroad : Study in Sweden

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With eight faculties and a multitude of research centres and specialised institutes, Lund University is today the strongest research university in Sweden and ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. Founded in 1666, the University offers an extensive range of English-taught education, including 70 Master’s programmes and 300 single-subject courses. Lund University also offers PhD studies and postgraduate research opportunities. Each year, Lund University welcomes some 3 000 international students who enjoy a vibrant and intellectually stimulating student experience in the charming city of Lund, southern Sweden.</div>
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<strong>Faculties:</strong> Engineering; Science; Law; Medicine; Humanities and Theology; Social Sciences; School of Economics and Management; Malmö Academies of Performing Arts</div>
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Challenge Yourself — Study in Sweden</h2>
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Develop skills for tomorrow</h3>
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Studying in Sweden is different. Swedish universities have an open climate, with a strong focus on group work. This will give you valuable skills for the future. The global job market values ambitious, innovative and perceptive team players. Swedish universities foster these qualities through a forward-thinking culture where you’re close to the latest ideas and trends.</div>
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Swedish master’s degree programmes offer unique opportunities to turn theory into practice. Many programmes also cooperate closely with the industry, offering students the possibility to mix study and practical work. This gives you distinct advantages over your peers when entering the job market.</div>
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Sweden has three universities in the top 100 and eleven in the top 500 of the 2010 edition of the <a href="http://www.arwu.org/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Academic Ranking of World Universities</a> compiled by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.studyinsweden.se/upload/studyinsweden_se/Images/Blandade%20bilder/study-in-sweden-why-sweden.jpg" /></div>
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Reach your full potential</h3>
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Swedish universities will encourage you to discover and develop your true strengths and talents. The education system is student-centric and relations between students and teachers are informal. As a student in Sweden you’re expected to address your teachers by their first name.</div>
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Personal initiative and independent thinking are prized. You will be required to take an active role and contribute with your opinions and ideas at lectures, seminars and in group discussions.</div>
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Taking the initiative and questioning old presumptions is rewarding, especially in the long term. It will give you the opportunity to develop your individual strengths and refine your academic abilities.</div>
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Experience a culture of innovation</h3>
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One of the world’s most modern countries, Sweden is the birthplace of many successful international corporations.</div>
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Innovative research at Swedish universities and companies has resulted in a number of successful inventions. Some examples are: <a href="http://www.epo.org/topics/innovation-and-economy/european-inventor/nominees/2007/lans.html" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">the computer mouse</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bluetooth</a> for internet mobility, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rune_Elmqvist" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">the pacemaker</a>, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_bearing" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ball bearing</a>, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetra_pak" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tetra Pak</a> beverage packaging system, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nils_Alwall" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">dialysis machine</a> and internet applications such as the online music streaming service <a href="http://www.spotify.com/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Spotify</a>and the free internet calling service <a href="http://www.skype.com/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Skype</a>.</div>
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Skype is an intriguing example. It was founded by entrepreneur Niklas Zennström in 2003. The exact number of Skype users is difficult to estimate, due to its rapid growth. At peak times, up to 23 million people are online using Skype simultaneously.</div>
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These fairly recent inventions build on a long history of excellence in academia and research. Sweden is the home of the prestigious <a href="http://nobelprize.org/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Nobel Prize</a> and has highly acclaimed universities dating back to the 15th century.</div>
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Sweden has a number of large multinational corporations, such as telecom provider <a href="http://www.ericsson.com/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Ericsson</a>, automotive companies <a href="http://www.volvo.com/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Volvo</a> and <a href="http://www.scania.com/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Scania</a>, household appliances corporation <a href="http://electrolux.com/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Electrolux</a>, bearing manufacturer <a href="http://www.skf.com/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">SKF</a>, and high-tech engineering groups <a href="http://www.sandvik.com/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sandvik</a> and <a href="http://www.atlascopco.com/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Atlas Copco</a>.</div>
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The deep-rooted creative environment has made Sweden a strong nation within design, fashion and music, with well-known international brands such as furniture giant <a href="http://www.ikea.com/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">IKEA</a> and clothes retailer <a href="http://www.hm.com/" style="color: #26b2e6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">H&M</a>. Sweden is also one of the largest music-exporting countries in the world.</div>
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