The northernmost University of Technology

in Scandinavia

Study in
Sweden

n Business
n Engineering

n Social sciences

n Media

n Music
 Studies and research
Photo: Nicke Johansson
close to the Arctic Circle
Luleå University of Technology conducts worldclass education and research in
fields such as engineering, business administation and economics, social sciences,
media, music, teaching, health sciences and drama.
The focus of research is on a higher rate of growth and greater competitive
advantage for our partners. Our cooperation with universities, companies and
organizations strengthens our research in priority areas and plays a central role
in the development of cutting-edge knowledge. Students work on development projects in real
companies and gain the knowledge that makes you attractive to prospective employers.
The magnificent natural surroundings attract students and researchers from around the world
to Luleå University of Technology. Many are fascinated by the dramatic contrasts of the shift-
ing seasons, which offer bright snow, cold temperatures, the spectacular Northern Lights and the
warmth of the Midnight Sun.
Welcome to Scandinavia’s northernmost university of technology.

Pia Sandvik Wiklund

Vice-Chancellor
 Contents 

INTRODUCTION 2-3

WARMTH IN A WINTER WONDERLAND 4-5

THE LULEÅ WAY OF LEARNING 6-7

The study approach makes a differenCE 8-9

”IT´S LIKE WHITE HEAVEN” 10-11

FACTS ABOUT LULEÅ UNIVERSITY

OF TECHNOLOGY 12-13

LIVING IN NORTHERN SCANDINAVIA 14

LIVING ON CAMPUS 15

STEP OUTSIDE - AND HIT THOSE SLOPES 16-17

AMONG SWEDEN´S BEST... 18-19

STRESSED OUT ON CAMPUS? 20-21

USEFUL INFORMATION 22

FAQ 23

GET IN TOUCH 24
 Warmth in a win


Two hours from the Arctic Circle. Spectacular Northern

Lights. Glittering white snow. Skiing or snowboarding any
night of the week. Or an excursion out on the ice, just
off campus.
Luleå is a city of contrasts. Summer is bright, warm and
pleasant. It is a time when skis and snowboards are ex-
changed for bikinis and wakeboards. At sidewalk cafés,
people gather to relax and enjoy the Midnight Sun and
Sweden’s sunniest summer.
Warmth and winter – Luleå University of Technology
has both. The warm and close interpersonal relations
are an important aspect of our university culture. Here,
you’ll form strong friendships, not just with col-
leagues, but with people from other departments and
faculties as well.
Norrbotten’s fabulous winter complements the
warm atmosphere. All you need is a warm down
jacket. A whole world of possibilities awaits you.
Sea, archipelago, lakes, rivers, forests and moun-
tains – in Luleå, you’re never far away from fantastic
natural surroundings, and Sweden’s renowned Right of
Common lets you enjoy nature wherever you please.
The city of Luleå has so much to offer.You’ll discover
an exciting culture and entertainment scene, and if
you’re into sports, you can watch national league
ice hockey and basketball right here in Luleå.
nter wonderland!


A car ride on water

Winter in Luleå offers exotic experiences. When the winter ice has formed, spe-
cial winter roads are ploughed out in the archipelago to carry you in your car
through a glittering landscape of ice and snow.
Or perhaps you might prefer to glide out over the open expanses of frozen
sea on skis or a snowmobile? Do as many others, lace up your skates and join
their way across the inner bay to the tiny island of Gråsjälören, right in
the centre of Luleå.

Far away, yet so very near

Luleå is close to the Arctic Circle. From Luleå Airport, you reach
Frankfurt in just three hours. Another half hour and you could be in
London, Paris or Barcelona. New York? It’s just nine and a half hours
away.
But why travel when there’s so much to do and see in Luleå
and northern Scandinavia? May we suggest an overnight stay at
Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, a winter outing at the 400-year-old Sami
market in Jokkmokk or a snowmobile safari in the magnificent
high country?
Luleå University of Technology invites you to be a part
of worldclass research and offers you the opportunity for
extraordinary experiences. We wish you a warm welcome.
We’re convinced that your stay in our winterland will
give you warm memories for a lifetime.


The Luleå way

of learning
Luleå University of Technology strives to
update teaching techniques at the cutting
edge, in order to improve the quality of
education. The hallmarks of the Luleå way Learn more about the
of learning. Swedish academic system at
www.ltu.se/english
- Teaching in smaller groups the first years of studies
- Very approachable academic staff
- Company-oriented project courses in which students
solve real problems for companies or organisations
- A major part of your time as a student is spent on home-
work in combination with qualified lectures
- Your own academic adviser, a teacher who knows your Stimulating atmosphere
subjects, to assist you in your studies Luleå University of Technology is characterized by an envi-
- Two terms (semesters), autumn and spring, divided by a ronment in which students and teachers work together in a
Christmas vacation.Two quarters in each term. Final ex- relaxed and stimulating atmosphere, and by dynamic inter-
ams at the end of each quarter. Final grades are based on action between researchers working in different disciplines.
final exams and the completion of labs and assignments.
 

Studying
together
– waiting for
the snow to
come.


The study
approach makes
a difference
“It’s a completely different lifestyle for students here in Sweden,” says Flora Bendt, 24,
from Greifswald in Germany. Flora came to Luleå University of Technology to study for
four months. Now, she is in her third and final year of the university’s Bachelor’s degree
programme in Business administration.

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F lora B endt ’ s study counsellor informed her that
there was one place left in Luleå for an exchange student
from Germany.
“I’ll take it,” said Flora, who already had her heart set on
travelling to Sweden as an exchange student.
Flora Bendt’s hometown, Greifswald, is somewhat
reminiscent of Luleå.That may be one reason why she has
found it so easy to adapt as a student at Luleå University
of Technology. On the other hand, the two cities differ in
many respects, not least in terms of nature and the winter
climate.
“I have never seen so much snow in all my life.
T he cold and snow are fantastic . S ometimes, your
hair gets all white from the frost when you go
for a wal k.”
She is amazed that there are ice roads right in the city,
where Luleå residents take long walks or skate on sunny
winter days, and by snow sculptures in the city park that
stay frozen all winter long; by the world-famous Icehotel,
and by the icebreakers that keep Luleå’s harbour open to
shipping from around the world throughout the winter
months.
Flora was pleasantly surprised that the student life in
Luleå differs so much from that in Germany.
one of their managers and asking for the information we
needed. In Germany, students are at the bottom of the
hierarchy. Here, you can knock on a professor’s door at any
time without having to make an appointment.”
Flora lives on campus, just a five-minute walk from class.
Bodypump, singing with the student choir Aurora, and
student association LURC, where she helps other ex-
change students to find their way in Luleå, are just some of
her extra-curricular activities. Skiing, which she has tried
several times, is a newly acquired interest.
“Super cool” she says as she tells us of a ski trip she made
to Lapland ski paradise Riksgränsen.
In the spring, she will complete her Bachelor’s degree in
Business administration. But, for Flora, Germany will have
to wait for a few years.
“I want to continue with a Master in Strategy and man-
agement, which means two more years in Luleå.”
“Then, I want to stay and work in Sweden. Right now,
I’m so happy to be here.The only things I really miss about
Germany are the bakeries and the German bread.”

“T he study app roach differs. H ere, students learn

to collaborate on grou p pro jects, j ust as peo -

p le do in com panies. T here is a p ractical applica -

tion of theoretical k nowledge. F or ex ample , take

the course I did in human resources management.

There , we did a survey in the logistics company D H L .

We p resented the results directly to the com pany.

I n that way, studies are serious and have real -life

a pplication , and it is easier to imagine what it will

be lik e to wor k after graduating .”

She also notes how teaching in Luleå and Germany differs.

“The study periods are shorter and there are more ex-
ams. In Germany, we write one exam for the entire course.
There is less stress when you have more chances to show
what you know. At the same time, students are required to
assume greater responsibility for their studies.”
The fact that Luleå University of Technology has an
established network in international and national industry
and business is clearly evident in the courses and pro-
grammes.
“It’s easy for students at the university to gain contact
with companies. For example, we did a survey for Erics-
son, which is one of many global firms with which the
university collaborates. It was simply a matter of ringing
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”It’s like
white heaven”
Zeeshan Zia Khokhar, three-time “gold medal student”, moved from Pakistan’s capital city
Islamabad to Luleå to study towards a unique Master’s degree in e-commerce.
T E X T: Å S A S V E D J E H O L M • P H O T O : P ede r S u n dst r ö m
Z eeshan Zia Kho khar ’s ability to focus on the posi-
tive aspects in meetings between the Asian culture and the
Scandinavian has probably contributed to his successful
study results and his active social life at Luleå University of
Technology.
”I decided to get the most out of my 18 months in
Luleå,” he says. And that applies both to his studies and
meeting lots of new people. ”It's a matter of keeping all the
doors open.The programme corresponds very well to what
the market demands. It’s my responsibility to get what I
want and need out of it.The programme and the teachers
are always there for me, plus there is an efficient infrastruc-
ture with good-quality computers, and the library.These
are among the things I appreciate most.”
When the snow starts to fall, life indoors, with parties
and new friends, becomes all the brighter.
“The programme
corresponds very well
to market demands.”
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I n 2 0 0 4 , Zeeshan visited Sweden with his brother, who
worked at the time for the multinational steel company
Sandvik.The visit whetted his appetite and Zeeshan began
looking for suitable study programmes. On the Luleå
University of Technology website he found the Master’s
programme in e-commerce.The programme, which is
offered only in Luleå, matched exactly the combination of
business economics and IT that he was looking for.
In reference to his experience of the snow and winter
climate during the one and a half years he has spent here in
Luleå, Zeeshan says,“For me, this is like white heaven.This
is the ultimate form of nature; mystical, unreal and very
difficult to describe to anyone who has never been here. I
have a lot of pictures that I post on the web, so that family
and friends in Pakistan can see what it’s like here.”
Shortly into our interview, it quickly becomes apparent
that Zeeshan is very talented where social skills are con-
cerned.With 162 million inhabitants, Pakistan is one of the
world's most densely populated countries. In other words,
occasions for any kind of seclusion and privacy are rare in
the everyday life of Pakistanis. On the other hand, always
surrounded by people, most Pakistanis have a relaxed and
natural approach to socializing and meeting new friends.
“I have a lot of Swedish friends,” explains Zeeshan.
“I met the first one on the airport bus on my first day in
Luleå. Once you get to know them, Swedes are warm,
honest and reliable. But it can take time; about two or three
months, in my experience. At home, it usually takes two or
three weeks, then you can discuss everything.”
Cultural differences of this nature pose no obstacles for
Zeeshan in his enjoyment of life as a student in Luleå.
“Forget your preferences, keep an open mind, look at
all things that are shiny and new and learn how to enjoy it,
and finally - try to learn the Swedish way to form a queue,”
he says with a laugh.
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Facts about Luleå

University of Technology
Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of more than EUR 130 million. Today the
University has 1,600 employees and 12,000 students. Research is carried out in close cooperation
with companies such as Shell, Ericsson, Ford/Volvo, LKAB, Airbus,Volvo Aero and IBM and with the
University’s international partners such as Monash University and Stanford University. This research
has a turnover of EUR 66 million.

49%
Turnorver Education
EUR 130 million

51%
Research

Research p rofiles D evelop ment p rofiles Programmes and courses

Customer oriented construction
engineering
Materials engineering
Mining engineering
and metallurgy
Process IT
Product development
Sustainable use of resources
E-communication
Entrepreneurship and
management
Health, care and welfare
Musical interpretation
Organizational and production
systems development
Tourism and leisure science
Faculty of engineering
EUR 54 million,
53 research profiles
Faculty of arts and
social sciences
EUR 12 million,
17 research subjects
at L uleå U niversity of
Technology
· Engineering – MSc programmes
· Engineering – BSc programmes
· Business administration, econo-
mics and social sciences
· Health sciences
· Interdisciplinary educations
· Media
· Music and drama
· Teacher education
· Master programmes
· Single subject courses
www.ltu.se/english
First choice
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Scandinavia

Linnea Hüber
Bachelor of education -06

Great ideas grow

better below zero TM
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Living in
northern
Scandinavia
T ext: Å sa S vedjeholm • P hoto : N i c k e J oha n sso n

The city of Luleå has a population of about 75,000 and

is situated just south of the Arctic Circle. In spite of the
city’s northerly position, the summers are warm and
sunny. The Gulf Stream flows along the coast of Norway,
giving us a relatively mild climate. The winters are cold
and dry, since the sea is covered with ice.
CLOTHING
Seasonal variations mean that you may need a more varied
wardrobe than you are used to. In the winter, you should
have a good pair of winter boots, a thick sweater, a warm
cap, warm underclothes, gloves and outdoor clothes. In the
spring and summer, lighter clothing is sufficient.

ACCOMMODATION
Applications for housing must be submitted together
with the applications for exchange studies. Most stu-
dents live in their own furnished rooms (about 20 m2
on a student corridor or dorm) or in a shared apartment
equipped with a shower and kitchen facilities.
TRANSPORTATION
Public transit, railways and airlines offer reduced fares for
students. If you are under 26, you can travel stand-by on
domestic flights.
 Mean temperatures °C °F
throughout the year in Luleå
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25
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30

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Living on Campus
COST OF LIVING
If you are single, you should be able to manage on
SEK 7,500 per month. In the table below is a rough
budget for normal monthly expenses.
Breakdown of monthly expenses for a Swedish student:
ITEM / MONTH ( SEK)
Food 2,700
Accommodation 2,800
TV, newspaper 450
Local travel 500
Medical care, hygiene, insurance 250
Clothing, hobbies, leisure 450
Other costs 350
TOTAL: 7,500

Sweden has mutual health insurance agreements

with most European countries. Students from coun-
tries without a health insurance agreement with
Sweden must buy a health insurance in their native
country before departure.
 Step outside
- and hit those slopes!
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From Luleå, you can easily reach Sweden and Scandinavia’s best skiing. Take a morning
train or rent a car for the weekend with friends and before lunchtime you’ll be skiing in
places others only dream of. Through the week, skiers can practice, play and prepare
locally at Måttsund. A free bus service runs weekly from the
university campus.
T E X T: Å S A S V E D J E H O L M , P Å L K A S T E N S son • P hoto : P E D E R S U N D S T R Ö M

M Å T T S U N D A decent ski hill just outside Luleå.
Not a bad little vertical, if situated in southern Sweden.
Normally, mogul fields, big jumps and half pipes are pre-
pared. Free buses depart from the university campus for
evening skiing weekly.
L E V I Finland’s biggest ski resort. A ski centre with
plenty of snow, numerous activities and excellent service.
The village has an Alpine air about it, and the service is
top-class. Well illuminated at night, Levi lets you ski to
your heart’s content.

O R M B E R G E T Oh, what a view of Björkskatan!
Ormberget, a bear’s growl or two kilometres from
campus. The perfect slope for beginners to make those
first cautious turns. Illuminated cross-country trails are
maintained with meticulous care. Many training camps
and competitions are held here.
K Å B D A L I S A pearl in the sticks, between Älvsbyn
and Jokkmokk, with seven prepared slopes and nine
natural slopes. Great runs for all types of skiers.
S T O R K L I N T E N Or simply “Klinten”, as it is
known, is situated just outside Boden. Both beginner
slopes and more challenging runs.
B J Ö R K L I D E N 10 km from Abisko, just before
Riksgränsen, lies Björkliden. Superb natural surround-
ings and well-groomed slopes offer varying degrees of
difficulty, as well as easily accessible off-piste runs.
A B I S K O Unrivalled skiing for the off-piste enthu-
siast. Spectacular vertical and varied terrain with steep
slopes above the tree line, narrow corridors, cliffs and
ravines further down. Owing to the terrain, most skiing
is guided.
K I T T E L F J Ä L L Kittelfjäll is an exceptional ski
resort. The lift ends just beneath the steepest part of the
mountain; a truly breathtaking sensation. Many of the
slopes are not groomed and most skiing is off-piste. Once
off the lift, you can ski-skate to runs that follow winding
ravines. Eldorado is an extremely long, tight mogul field.
Few skiers manage a whole run without succumbing to
lactic acid build-up. After an abundant snowfall, the snow
is often champagne-dry, thanks to the resort’s geographic
location. Advanced skiers will be overjoyed, but novices
are urged to exercise caution.

D U N D R E T Here, lifts open as early as late-Octo-

ber/early-November. The Swedish national team usually
starts preseason training here. Dundret is less than three
hours from Luleå.

H E M AVA N Within a radius of 20 km and on the

same lift ticket, you’ll discover everything from long,
gentle runs at Hemavan to steeper, more challenging ski-
ing at Tärnaby. The area offers runs with a vertical drop
to rival the best and has fostered legends such as Ingemar
Stenmark and Stig Strand.
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Skier´s guide
Location Runs Lifts
EVENING
Måttsund 3 3
Ormberget 2 1

N A R V I K For a truly unique ski experience, visit Nar-
vik! After passing Abisko, Björkliden and Riksgränsen,
the train continues westward all the way to the Atlantic,
stopping at Narvik, where you can ski off-piste down an
incredible 1,200-metre vertical that plunges to the ocean.
The mighty, well-groomed slopes will knock the wind
out of you, as will the spectacular view over the Atlantic.
R I K S G R Ä N S E N Considered by many to be Scan-
dinavia’s finest ski resort. Many a skiing legend makes the
pilgrimage to Riksgränsen year after year. The reasons
are many. Fantastic off-piste runs, skiing under the Mid-
night Sun up until Midsummer’s Eve and the renowned
après-ski. Riksgränsen has something for everyone, from
beginners and those who simply prefer to bask in the
spring sun to experts. By tradition, the Nordic extreme
skiing championships are held here. All skiing
is above the tree line.
WEEKEND
Kåbdalis 15 3
Storklinten 7 4
WEEKEND
Björkliden * 24 5
Dundret * 13 6
Hemavan 42 14
Levi 45 26
OFF-PISTE, STEEP, DEEP SNOW
Abisko * 20 (not groomed) 1
Kirovsk 30 12
Kittelfjäll 20 3
Narvik * 25 5
Riksgränsen * 19 6

– During our first year at LTU,

we came across Martin in a
tent in Abisko, and, we imme-
diately understood that ”this is
a nice guy”, Kalle says laugh-
ing. Since that day we had a lot
of fun together.
K A L L E G U D M U N D S son ,
Industrial management and engineering Martin Olsson, Engineering physics, Daniel Lindh
and Kalle Gudmundsson, Industrial management
and engineering.

* Direct train from Luleå – Ore Railway.

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Among Sweden’s
best...
Alpine skiing, basketball, badminton, budo, cycle dance, discgolf,
diving, outdoor leisure (hiking on Kebnekaise, canoeing, winter
mountaineering, fishing trips, long-distance skating and more).
Luleå offers among Sweden’s best alternatives for student
athletics and outdoor leisure. If you like physical activity, Luleå
University of Technology is the place to be. At the students sports
centre, you train at fitness facilities right in the centre of the
Luleå campus. The Piteå campus also has a sport centre.

Alpine skiing Climbing

Basketball Cross-country
Badminton skiing
Budo Running
Cycle dance Multisport
Discgolf
Diving Orienteering
Outdoor leisure Rinkbandy
(hiking on Kebnekaise,
canoeing, winter moun- Swimming
taineering, fishing trips,
Tennis
long-distance skating
Pejman Oghazi, postgraduate student,
and more) Ultimate Frisbee
Degree in Chemical engineering, -03.
Volleyball

Soccer
Golf
Group training
Weight training,
Therese Sandberg, studying Physical aerobics
education teacher programme.
Floorball
Ice hockey
Canoeing
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 Stressed out on campus?
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- The University got its ve
P H oto : J ohan P ettersson , D E G R E E I N B U S I N E S S A N D E C O N O M I C S , - 0 6

Just 7 km from Riksgränsen and a wolf’s

howl from Abisko, directly opposite
Sweden’s off-piste paradise, you’ll find the
university’s own self-catering mountain
resort.

Cham pagne - dry p owder snow, snowshoes, backpacks

and snowboards. After an overnight snowfall and the cus-
tomary inspection of snow conditions and avalanche safety
equipment, you start the day with a smile that will last until
next summer.The university’s outdoor leisure paradise is
on a mountain massif in the high fell country, above the
tree line.The surroundings are magnificent, and you’re just
25 metres from the old railway station, a heritage build-
ing. Mountainbiking, hiking, Nordic touring, or simply
a weekend of relaxation and study – the choice is yours.
Getting here is easy.The morning train from Luleå brings
you here in just four hours. And if you want to vary your
stay, you are just minutes away from Riksgränsen, Björkli-
den and Abisko.

Read more at www.ltu.se/english

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Useful information
for applicants
Luleå University of Technology cooperates with univer-
sities worldwide. The university takes part in student ex-
change programmes in the EU as well as in North- and
South America, Oceania, Asia and the Nordic countries.
Exchange student applicants, must be full time students
in one of Luleå University of Technology´s exchange
partner institutions and have completed one year of stud-
ies at home university, with proof of results. They must
Applicants with disabilities are welcome to study at
Luleå University of Technology. It is imperative, however,
that the applicant and his/her institution contact the
International Office at least one term in advance of the
requested exchange period to allow the university to
arrange for suitable aids or personal assistance.
Deadlines for application

apply to Luleå University of Technology through their n Autumn term: April 15

home institutions. n Spring term: October 15
Each year, 300 to 350 exchange students study at Luleå The academic year is divided into autumn term and
University of Technology. To enable foreign students in- spring term. Please contact the International Office for
terested in studying at Luleå for one or two terms to get assistance and questions concerning individual applica-
the most out of their studies, the university holds more tions.
than 300 courses given in English. Exchange students,
regardless of major field of study, are welcome to enrol in Visa and residence permit As soon as you have been noti-
courses in other academic fields, provided they fulfil the fied that you have been accepted as a student at Luleå
course prerequisites. For information on courses offered University of Technology, please contact the Swedish
in English, visit: www.ltu.se/english embassy or consulate in your country to obtain an entry
It should be noted that courses are single-subject visa and a residence permit. Students living in a country
courses and cannot be combined to satisfy final degree inside the European Union must apply for a residence
requirements at Luleå University of Technology. permit no later than three months after arriving in Luleå.
Exchange students seek credit transfer at their home
universities for studies completed at Luleå University of
Technology.
Flexibility is the keyword at Luleå University of Techno-
logy. Exchange students can concentrate on courses in
their own academic fields or combine courses from vari-
ous departments to satisfy their specific needs. Exchange
students of music must concentrate on music subjects,
since the School of Music is located on another
campus, in Piteå.
Please note that applicants to the School of Music
must submit an audition tape by 1 March for con-
sideration. As for students in Space engineering
they are located at Kiruna campus.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
1. Can I survive in Sweden if I don’t know
Swedish?
Yes. Most people in Sweden speak English. However, you
will probably want to learn Swedish. Luleå University of
Technology offers courses in the Swedish language, for
exchange students.
2. Can I do all my studies in English?
Yes, if you choose courses offered in English.
3. How much does it cost to live in Sweden?
Living in Sweden is quite expensive. One of the conditions
for being granted a residence permit for studies by the
Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) is that you
must prove that you will have enough money to cover your
whole stay in Sweden. The minimum sum required by
the Swedish Migration Board at present is SEK 7,300 per
month, (apporx EUR 800 or USD 1,050 (January 2007)),
for at least 10 months of the year if you plan to study for a
full year.
4. Am I Guaranteed accommodation?
Students coming on exchanges from partner institutions/
ERASMUS, NORDPLUS, Linnaeus-Palme or ISEP
programmes will be sure of obtaining accommodation,
provided they arrive at the beginning of term. Exchange
students at Luleå University of Technology stay in dorm
rooms or apartments within a three-kilometre radius of the
campus.
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5. Can I obtain a degree from Luleå
University of Technology?
No, not at present, since you will only be studying a
number of single subject courses and not a complete
study programme.
6. Can I get credit for my studies at my
home university?
This is a matter of consideration for the exchange
student’s home university. However, Luleå University of
Technology works closely with its partner universities to
give exchange students individual study options, so that
credit transfer may be made more easily.
7. When should I arrive in Luleå?
You should notify the Luleå University Reception
Committee (LURC) of your arrival some weeks before the
beginning of term. If possible, please try to arrive on a
weekday during office hours.
8. How do I get more information?
Contact the International Office, or visit our website:
www.ltu.se/english
Here, you’ll find lots of information about application,
deadlines, courses offered in English etc.
Get in touch with us!

At the International Office of Luleå University of Technology, we will do our very best to serve you during
your stay. We know the regulations that apply for exchange students in Sweden. We also know the univer-
sity and we have access to a wide contact network of colleagues in universities all over the world.
We will do our utmost to give you the guidance you need from the day you arrive in Luleå and for the
duration of your stay with us. Please visit us as soon as you get here.

n International Office staff n LULEÅ UNIVERSITY RECEPTION COMMITTEE

international.office@ltu.se · fax: +46 920 49 29 57
Mrs Christina Hamsch
International coordinator: Europe
Phone: +46 920 49 16 11 · E-mail: christina.hamsch@ltu.se
Mrs Inger Niska Ekblom
International coordinator: North- and South America,
Asia, Australia
Phone: + 46 920 49 16 09 · E-mail: inger.niska.ekblom@ltu.se
Ms Annacarin Larsson
International Coordinator: Master programmes
Phone: + 46 920 49 22 24 · E-mail: annacarin.larsson@ltu.se
On arrival, your first contact as an exchange
students is LURC, the Luleå University Re-
ception Committee. LURC arranges nume-
rous social activites, such as dinners, parties and
trips. LURC also arranges Swedish student
mentors (buddies), to help incoming exchange
students to adjust to student life in Luleå.
www.ltu.se/english
E-mail LURC: lurc@studorg.ltu.se