1. About the presentation
This is a basic PowerPoint presentation about Sweden and the University of Gothenburg, produced for international students as a target audience. The idea is that you use it as a base and adapt it to the situation and audience. You are free to delete and add slides, just make sure you use the same layout as in the rest of the presentation. Examples of when to use it: student fairs, exchange fairs or welcome days.
Slides 11-17: Introduction to student life in Gothenburg , including practical information regarding: accommodation, scholarships and the city (use as appropriate)
See the speaker notes for guidance and inspiration, not something read from a book. Make the presentation your own by using your own words.
It is not necessary to use the exact words stated in this presentation, rather use them as inspiration. *See speaker notes.
Your own slides Feel free to add your own slides, but stick to the same layout.
Content:
Font and character size For all headings: Arial Narrow. Chapter headings: Caps, centered, size 36. Bold. Other headings: Caps, size 28. Body: Arial, size 20
Slide 2: A short animation will loop until you are ready to begin your presentation. Read more about the Like You concept here:
Slides 3-4: Introduction of yourself, the university and to Gothenburg.
Slides 5-7: Values, beliefs and methods of learning experienced in Sweden and the University of Gothenburg
Slides 8-10: Facts and stats
Speaker notes:
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2. Speaker notes: Intro-loop
International students don’t end up in a remote Scandinavian town by chance.
They come here because they share a set of beliefs and values – things like equality, sustainability and a modern approach to learning.
They come here because at the University of Gothenburg these values are extra prominent – even by Scandinavian standards.
They come here because they believe that a broader perspective is better, that curiosity is the driver of learning and that the international classroom is a hothouse for the employees of the future.
They come because these are ideals we share.

3. Welcome to the University of Gothenburg
Speaker notes:
An introductory slide
Welcome to the University of Gothenburg

4. Right in the heart of Scandinavia
Speaker notes:
We like to say that Gothenburg is in the heart of Scandinavia – centered right between the capitals of Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Gothenburg is Sweden’s second city, the biggest port in Scandinavia and hometown of some really well known global brands. (but we’ll get back to that).
Sweden is situated in Northern Europe. Gothenburg is located in the south of Sweden, on the west coast.
4 hours by train to Oslo or Copenhagen and 3 hours to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden.
9 million inhabitants. Almost 90 percent of the population live in southern Sweden.
Multicultural. Today, almost one fifth of the nine million inhabitants were born abroad or have parents who were born abroad.
Swedish is the main language in Sweden, but almost all Swedes speak fluent English.
Largest number of global companies per capita in the world (according to the Swedish Institute).

5. Scandinavian values and methods of leArning
Speaker notes:
Why Scandinavia? We don’t believe international students come here by chance. We believe they come here because they share a set of typically Scandinavian values – such as equality, sustainability and openess to innovation.

6. Non-Hierarchical Open Minded Sustainable Teams / Projects
Speaker notes:
They come here because they want modern methods of learning – learn to work in teams, to solve assignments without being instructed how to solve them, how to present their findings and argue for them. At the University of Gothenburg these features are extra prominent– even by Scandinavian standards.
Real examples of how/where the University of Gothenburg pushes these values.
Teams:
Sustainability:
Non-Hierachical:
Open-Minded: The University of Gothenburg is a partner of West Pride
Teams / Projects

7. Home of global businesses, like Nudie, SKF and Volvo
Speaker notes:
We also like to keep our education close to reality, for example by keeping a close relationship with local organisations and industry. Fact is, Sweden has the largest number of global companies per capita in the world. And some of these attractive future employers have their headquarters in Gothenburg.

8. 8 38,000 FACULTIES STUDENTS Speaker notes:
Ok, lets look at some facts. The University of Gothenburg has students accross 8 different faculties that cover Business, Arts, IT, Fine-, Applied-, and Performing Arts, Science, Medicine, Social Sciences and Education.
Alternative facts:
HERE THE SPEAKER CAN ADD INFO ABOUT THEIR OWN DEPARTMENT, PROGRAMME, SCIENTIFIC FIELD ETC.
38,000
STUDENTS

9. 60 900 INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAMMES
EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS WITH PARTNER UNIVERSITIES ALL OVER THE WORLD
Speaker notes:
We offer about 60 international master’s programmes. All of them internationally adapted and taught in English. We have approximately 900 exchange agreements with partner universities all over the world.

10. STUDY OPTIONS
Come as an Exchange student, 1-2 terms Study a full degree programme or individual courses PhD studies gu.se/education studyinsweden.se universityadmissions.se
Speaker notes - Practical information about study options:
Exchange studies
If you are a student at one of our partner universities, you can apply for an exchange (ask the International Office at your home university about the process). Exchange students pay tuition at their home university.
Degrees/courses
You can apply for a full degree programme or follow individual courses. We have around 60 International Master’s Programme and one Bachelor’s Programme taught in English. All our programmes starts autumn semester. Tuition fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA. You apply online for all our degrees and courses, via universityadmissions.se. There you will also find the application deadlines.
PhD
Third-cycle education is offered by all faculties at the University of Gothenburg. A doctoral degree is worth 240 credits. Available PhD positions are posted on the University website and you apply online.

11. SCHOLARSHIPS
University of Gothenburg Scholarship Swdish Institute Scholarship Erasmus Mundus Scholarship gu.se/scholarships studyinsweden.se/scholarships
Speakernotes:
There are scholarship possibilities for international students. For fee paying students you can apply for:
Scholarships that the Swedish Institute administers. There are different scholarships programmes depending on field of study, educational level and country of residence.
Scholarships at the University of Gothenburg. There is a scholarship programme that all fee paying students can apply for, if you apply for a Master’s programme. There are also some faculty scholarships connected to certain programmes or fields.
Exchange students from Europe can get Erasmus scholarships during their exchange semester.
Find out more on and our website

12. HOW IS THE STUDENT LIFE? Speaker Notes - Gothenburg:
Gothenburg has more students than any other city in Sweden. A buzzing city life, a thriving music scene but also proximity to the sea and recreational areas. Gothenburg is somewhere between a small town and a large city. It's big enough to offer the buzz of the city and plenty of activities, but small enough to feel intimate.
As a new international student, you are invited to participate in our Introduction Programme and you can get a “Student Buddy” - a personal guide who will help you adapt to life in Gothenburg and Sweden.
We also have Student Göteborg, an annual welcome programme for all new students at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University (Chalmers is the tech. university in Gothenburg that the University collaborates with)
Beatrice Törnros/Mediabank Göteborg & Co.

13. WHAT ABOUT ACCOMMODATION?
Speaker notes - Accommodation
The University of Gothenburg cannot guarantee housing for all incoming international students. There are a number of options when it comes to finding accommodation. However, there is a great deal of demand for accommodation, and you should be prepared to be flexible in terms of considering various types of accommodation to begin with. You will find more information on our website:
Heléne Grynfarb/imagebank.sweden.se

14. SEE YOU IN GOTHENBURG! Speaker notes: Exit slide The end! You did it!
photo: Stemdahls/Student Göteborg