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Klev Diamanti Postgraduate Student in Bioinformatics, Uppsala University, Sweden Diploma of Computer Engineering and Informatics, School of Engineering, University of Patras, Greece WebSite and WP7 Developer Uppsala University Ambassador Who am I?

Well-known research university Ranked among the top Universities in the world QS TopUniversities: 81 Shanghai Ranking: 73 The World University Rankings: 106 Founded in 1477 A few words…

1911 – Physiology and Medicine: Allvar Gullstrand 1914 – Medicine: Robert Bárány 1926 – Chemistry: The Svedberg 1930 – Peace: Nathan Söderblom 1924 – Physics: Manne Siegbahn 1948 – Chemistry: Arne Tiselius 1961 – Peace: Dag Hammarskjöld 1981 – Physics: Kai Siegbahn* (*son of Manne Siegbahn) Well-known research university with 8 Nobel Prizes

Uppsala University: figures Nine faculties: theology, law, arts, languages, social sciences, educational sciences, medicine, pharmacy, science and technology 40,000 students 2,000 doctoral students 25 international master programmes 300 single-subject courses taught in English Agreements for student exchange with nearly 500 foreign universities in 50 countries

Anders Celsius Inventor of the thermometer Carl Linnaeus Father of Taxonomy Niklas Zennström Founder of Skype Famous people from Uppsala

Uppsala and Sweden 40 minutes to Stockholm – capital of Sweden 20 minutes to Arlanda International Airport

185,000 inhabitants 4 th largest city in Sweden Unique cultural treasures Exciting history Uppsala Charming small town

Swedish industry

Swedish Industry ABB – Mechanical engineering Atlas Copco – Mining and construction equipment AstraZeneca – Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Electrolux – Appliances Ericsson – Telecommunications and IT Tetra Laval – Liquid food packaging Volvo, Saab and Scania – Vehicle assembly IKEA – Furniture, design Sandvik – Mining and construction equipment

Science at Uppsala University Internationally high standard, critical thinking, well known

Teachers and students - close to research, open dialogue

Master of Science degree programs Science and Technology Applied Biotechnology Bioinformatics Biology Chemistry Computer Science Computational Science Earth Science Embedded Systems Mathematics Molecular Biotechnology Physics Sustainable Development

Arts Early Modern Studies, Northern Europe 1450–1850 Holocaust and Genocide Studies Roads to Democracy Humanities Cultural Anthropology Languages English Faculty of Theology Euroculture International Humanitarian Action Master of Science degree programs

Medicine Biomedicine Infection Biology International Health Medical Nuclide Techniques Molecular Medicine Master of Science degree programs

Social Sciences Development Studies Economics Human–Computer Interaction Information Systems Master Programme in Politics and International Studies Eurasian Studies Peace and Conflict Studies Political Science Master Programme in Social Sciences Media and Communication Science Master Programme in Statistics Master of Science degree programs

Application Requirements English Language Bachelor degree Programme specific requirements

English Language TOEFL 575 paper-based test (at least 4.5 in writing) 213 computer-based test (at least 4.0 in writing) 90 internet-based test (at least 20 in writing) IELTS 6.5 and no section under 5.5 Profeciency (Cambridge only) CAE, CPE

Bachelor Degree Not only GPO matters!! Courses close to the field you applied Diploma thesis relative to it Projects

Programme specific requirements Letter of motivation (1-2 pages) CV (avoid templates!!) At least 2 recommendation letters (...or more) Official Transcript Official Certificate Official Statement that you are about to get a bechelor degree/diploma

Application October 17th, 2012 The application period will begin and the online application will open. January 15th, 2013 Last date for applying for the 2013/2014 academic year. February 1st, 2013 Last date for submitting documents to University Studies in Sweden. Online application only:

Studying Modern labs, wireless network, extensive library collections and a relaxed study environment

Student life ”Student Nations”, student activities, bike friendly town, sports, recreation

Tuition fees and scholarships (non- EU/EEA citizens) Master programs in medicine and science € Master programs in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Theology is € Application fee 105€ Uppsala University offers a few scholarships to cover tuition fees to non-EU/ EEA students. More info: The Swedish Institute also administers scholarships. More info:

Practical issues All our Master of Science degree programs are taught in English For EU citizens no tuition fees and no application fee Living expenses: €/year needed for: –Housing –Food –Clothing –Having fun…

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