Study Music in SwedenA QUICK LOOK
INTRODUCTION Sweden is a safe and modern country in northern Europe, and it has accrued a spectacular reputation as an innovator and creative force. Sweden has a long and proud history of academic excellence, having outstanding universities dating back to the 15th century. Sweden is the home of the Nobel Prize, the world's most prestigious academic distinction. The big winner is Sweden’s popular music, so successful it has become an important export product, making Sweden by some counts the world’s third biggest exporter of music. ÖREBRO The city of Örebro has grown around a medieval castle. The city of Örebro is situated in the heart of Sweden, about halfway between Stockholm and Göteborg. It is easily accessible by major roads and railways, or by air from Stockholm, Copenhagen and Malmö. Örebro, one of Sweden's major cities, has long been a dynamic region. It has received awards for investment in the general environment and for the well-preserved historical city center—including the medieval caster — which is still fully in tune with modern day life. The downtown area has much to offer, including modern shopping centers, small stores, cinemas and art galleries, restaurants, coffee shops and bars. There are abundant recreation facilities including both downhill and cross-country skiing in Kilsbergen, one of Europe's largest indoor swimming facilities at Gustavsvik. There are also great mountain bike and running tracks, and year-round concerts and theater performances. The Hjälmaren Lake offers small beaches and boat tours. ÖREBRO UNIVERSITY Örebro University is situated in Almby, 1,5 miles from the center of Örebro. It’s one of the largest universities in Sweden. Like all other Swedish universities it has a motto: Dulce est sapere (which means ‘Knowing is a delight’ in Latin). Örebro University came into existence as a result of the 1977 higher education reform in Sweden. In 1999, Örebro University was granted full university status. The university takes an active part in the development of the region and is a national and international center for knowledge. Furthermore, the external relation's office at Örebro University has strengthened contacts with industry and the community. Facilities include a bookshop, three restaurants and cafeterias, and excellent sport facilities with a new workout center. The library is a European Documentation Center (EDC), which makes it an excellent source for information and research about the European Union. The Student Union is the natural meeting place for all students and is also the home of the student magazine. The students broadcast daily from their own radio station. Campus activities include concerts, sports events and public lectures. Total enrollment is 11,500 students ACADEMIC PROGRAM The School of Music educates within the subjects areas of
music, art and drama. It offers courses and programs in Music, Art and Theatre
Arts. Music is a special subject area in the Teacher Education program. In English: - Art and Music for primary and secondary school teachers In
Swedish: LANGUAGE COURSES ACADEMIC CALENDAR The academic year starts at the end of August and ends at the beginning of June. It is divided into two semesters. Fall semester is August – mid January. Spring semester is mid January – June. There are no official breaks during the academic year. ACCOMMODATION & MEALS UNI students are housed on campus in student residence halls. Each student
has a single-occupancy room with private bathroom. There are common cooking
facilities. A stipend to cover the cost for meals is provided. All student
accommodation has a free Internet connection but you need to bring your own
computer for access to the Internet from your room. PROGRAM COST UNI students pay UNI tuition and fees (in-state or out-of-state) plus the study abroad fee to participate. The program cost does not include housing, food, books and supplies, round-trip air transportation, international health insurance, and personal expenses. Participants should expect to pay about $270-300 per month for housing and budget about $10 per day (or about $300 per month) for food. FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Participants in this program may use their UNI financial aid to help pay for the program. Study Abroad Scholarships and a variety of external funding options are available to those who qualify. ELIGIBILITY UNI students only. Applicants must be full-time students at the time of application, at least sophomore status during the session abroad, have departmental approval for participation and an overall G.P.A. of 2.8. APPLICATION PROCEDURES A complete set of application materials will include one original and one copy of the following: To
download and print available forms please refer to our
Forms page. The School of Music has special requirements for admission. Applicants will be chosen on the basis of their academic records and a CD or a cassette tape. The recording should contain two instrumental/vocal pieces. The CD/cassette tape must be submitted with your Application for Admission form. DEADLINES CONTACT INFORMATION Inquires regarding this program should be directed to: TALES FROM ABROAD “The spring semester is getting more and more interesting. I’m having the best year of my whole life! This semester I became an international fadder, so I take care of the new students who just came few weeks ago”.
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