Sweden in Brief

1. Sweden in Brief • Area: 450,000 km² (174,000 sq. mi.), third largest country in Western Europe • Capital: Stockholm • Population: 9 million inhabitants • Languages: Swedish; • Average life expectancy: men 78 years, women 82 years. • Most important export goods: Electrical and telecom equipment, machinery, passenger cars,  paper,  pharmaceuticals, iron and steel.

2. Sweden in World

3. Climate Average temperatures JANUARY – JULY South -0.2° C (+31.6° F)+ 16.8° C (62.2° F) Middle -2.8° C (+27.0° F)+17.2° C (63.0° F) North -16.0° C (+3.2° F)+12.8° C (55.0° F) Daylight  JANUARY 1 - JULY 1 South: 7 hours- 17 hours Middle: 6 hours18 hours North: 0 hours24 hours

4. HIGHER EDUCATION IN SWEDEN • - 39 universities and university colleges • Three primary tasks: Undergraduate education, postgraduate education and interaction with the surrounding community • - System of study assistance which enables everybody to take part in higher education www.hik.se

5. The University of Kalmar www.hik.se

6. WHERE IS KALMAR SITUATED? South of Sweden - 2 million inhabitants - 8 universities - Over 100 000 students www.hik.se

7. KALMAR - 60 000 inhabitants - Regional centre -Student-friendly city - Creative industry - Historical city -Coastal city www.hik.se

8. THE UNIVERSITY OF KALMAR A medium-sized university with: - 9 500 students - 800 employees www.hik.se

9. CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF KALMAR www.hik.se

10. OUR FIELDS OF EDUCATION - Natural Science- Economics and Tourism - Humanities and Social Science- Media Studies and Journalism- Maritime Studies- Technology- Teacher training- Health and Behavioural Sciences www.hik.se

11. INTERNATIONALISATION - About 200 incoming foreign students this year - Over 100 partner universities for student and staff exchange - Most partner institutions are European - The University aims to expand its international network outside Europe www.hik.se

12. International Master ProgramCreative Digital Technologies On Interaction Design What is Interaction Design? Desinging interactive products to support people in their everyday and work lives. The design of sapces for human communication and interaction (interaction design is not software design, just like architects is not a civil engineer)

13. Characteristics of Interaction Design • Multidisciplinary knowledge (computer sciences, psychology, ergonomics, arts, sociology, design) • Integrity of theories, methodologies, skills, and experiences. • Multidisciplinary team work (computer supported cooperative work, CSCW)

14. Objectives • The objective of the program is to provide students with knowledge, methods, and skills in creation, design, and management of digital products for applications in social services, business management, home, work environment, and industries.

15. Two Directions In Design • There are two directions that students can choose : • Human - Computer Interactive Systems (HCI), requires pre-knowledge on computer science and programming knowledge. Aiming at creating computer based interactive system (web design, mobile applications, etc. for e-business, e-health, e-learning, e-government). • Human – Machine Interactive systems (HMI), requires general knowledge on industry design and using design software tools (like AutoCAD, Pro/E, SolidWorks, Rhino, etc.), or human working environment design - ergonomics. Aiming at design interactive industrial products in people’s everyday and work lives.

16. Teaching, Examination • English lecturing/Materials! • Industrial projects and lab work (project-based learning, seminars, and invited key note speakers) • Examination (all courses examination based on project assessment, oral presentation, and paper examination)

17. The structure of courses (40p, 1 year) Thesis work (10p) Period 4 (April.- Jun.) Project work in Interaction Design (5p) Research methodology (5p) Period 3 (Jan.- April) Users’ needs study (5p) User interface design (5p) Period 2 (Oct.-Jan.) Design work (5p) Introduction to interaction design (5p) Period 1 (Sept.- Oct.)

18. BLEKINGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

19. A YOUNG UNIVERSITY • Founded in 1989 • One of three independent universities of technology • Three campuses

20. THE UNIVERSITY PROFILE • One of the country’s most distinctly profiled universities • Applied IT • Sustainable development of society

21. NOT JUST IT • Spatial planning, the humanities, health sciences, economics, psychology, sociology, social science… • Basic IT expertise

22. RESEARCH AREAS • Mathematics and statistics • Mechanical engineering • Public health science • Software engineering • Spatial planning • Spatial development and planning • Technoscience • Telecommunication systems • Applied signal processing • Business administration and economics • Caring and nursing science • Computer science • Computer systems engineering • Human work science • Humanities

23. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN FIGURES • Around 40 undergraduate programmes and 395 independent courses • 3329 full-year students • 45 per cent are women • 549 international students in 2005

24. Master studies at BTH How to apply to BTH’s master’s programmes • Read the information at http://www.bth.se/masterprogrammes • Always read the FAQs before applying!

25. Master programmes at BTH Where and when to apply • Apply at www.bth.se/applyno paper version needed • Dead-line for August intake is March 1st • All documents must have reached us by March 15th • Late applications are subject to availability of seats

26. Master programmes at BTH What to include with the application • Degree certificate(s) or equivalent (provisional degree certificate or final transcripts) • Transcripts of records of all semesters • Proof of English skills (TOEFL, IELTS Cambridge/Oxford tests) or equivalent • CV, essay, letters of recommendation, proof of working experience (if asked for on the application form)