Incoming exchange students at LiU Faculty Unit International Office Study Counsellor

Academic welcome and support International Unit at Faculty of Arts and Sciences Lisa Dobrosch and Kerstin Karlsson

Figures 270 Student Exchange Agreements of which are 50% Program exclusive agreements 25% Subject area agreements 25% Faculty-wide agreements 350 Exchange Students (LiU total: 1000 Exchange Students) of which are appx. 80% Undergraduate students appx % Erasmus+ students

Calender Autumn semester: August – January Spring semester: January – June Possible to take Intensive Swedish course before semester starts in August and January Application deadlines Autumn semester: April 15th Spring semester: October 15th

Application Online system Personal details Study background Upload: Transcript of Records, Proof of English, List of ongoing courses Admission documents sent out in May/November - priority for non-EU students due to residence permit application

Courses Have to be chosen on application form Undergraduate and Master courses in English in many study fields Students supposed to take courses within the agreement written with home university Most courses have admission requirements Swedish language and Swedish culture courses Combination of courses at different faculties difficult due to different schedule systems

Courses Four course periods for full time courses per semester: Autumn semesterSpring semester August – SeptemberJanuary - February September – OctoberFebruary - March November – DecemberMarch – April December – JanuaryMay – June Not allowed to take two full time courses in one period Part time courses during whole or parts of the semester Course change after admission difficult

Communication plan Contact to students mainly via 1.After nomination – information about application 2.After submitted application 3.Questions concerning eligibility and course choice during selection process at LiU 4.Admission documents and practical information 5.Pre-semester information, reminder 6.Available for any questions concerning studies at LiU both and telephone 7.During stay: Help Desk twice a week and several s about study administration

International Students’ Reception – The LiU Experience Carina Schärberg and Ulrika Åstrand International Office

Pre-arrival Student information letter Register for a peer-student via ESN Register for accommodation

Arrival Days – August and January Extended opening hours A ride to the accommodation Welcome package (Survival Guide) Arrival registration Pick-up keys to accommodation

Orientation Day Formal welcome Practical information Academic information Welcome Fair Meet student organisations

Accommodation via LiU 590 beds – singel and double rooms Eight rooms in a corridor Shared kitchen and living room minutes from Campus Valla Did not receive a room? – register early with Studentbostäder

Social activites Erasmus Student Network - ESN - Peer programme International Student Association - ISA Association for International Visitors - AIV

Peer student programme Run by ESN Help in every-day life, get to know the city, how to do your grocery shopping, cultural exchange etc… One peer student per international student or A group of peer students take care of a group of international students

IO - During their stay Availability Activities Advice

Farewell Mingle Formal ending Student speech Eat and mingle

Student support Justyna Jonsson Study Counsellor

Why support? 19 At different times during university studies the student might need help with different things. Linköping University offers many different support functions to the students where it is possible can get help with health, language, and other things. “Let us help you to help yourself!”

Study Guidance Central Study Guidance Study Counselling at the Departments questions about studies or career choice specific information and guidance within the dapartment's subjects, courses and programmes study methods/techniques professional secrecy 20

Student Health Care Center Preventive health care Advice and information on health matters Lifestyle matters Counselling Crisis support Student social field work Advice on reading and writing matters Workshops (ex. Can`t study but want to)

Support for students with disabilities It is possible to get help with different kinds of support (audiobooks, longer time for exams, different kinds of exam, alternativ examination room such as smaller or own, etcetera) but make sure to contact us in time! The student needs to have a certificate for the disability. Home university pays for the costs (Erasmus grant).

Equal Opportunities Linköping University works with the issues of equality and gender, ethnic and religious diversity, accessibility and participation for people with disabilities, equality of rights and treatment for all, regardless of age or gender identity. The University’s efforts also relate to other forms of victimisation, for example, concerning social background.

Academic English Support The aim is to help students improve their English language skills and make them more confident about using English for academic purposes. All students working on a home exam, an essay, a thesis etcetera, may contact Academic English Support for help and advice on how to improve the text. Feedback and advice regarding oral presentations. Available in Swedish and English

University Chaplaincy The University Chaplaincy consists of priests and pastors serving the campuses of Linköping University. Counselling In Crisis Multi Faith - Providing additional contacts

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