Kristianstad University

Pre-Bachelor (Pre-Bachelor's Preparation Program)

1. Age of participants: 17 years old

2. Duration of the program: 3 semesters

3. Beginning of classes: September

4. Dates: from September 17 to June 9 (next year)

5. Knowledge of the English language: IELTS 6.0 (not less than 5.5 in all sections)

6. Level of education: diploma of secondary school (12 years of education).

A special pre-bachelor's program is intended for applicants who need to bring up the level of language and knowledge in relevant disciplines before enrolling at the Kristianstad University undergraduate department. In addition to classes in language and subjects, the course provides an adaptation to the education system in the country and the system of study at the university. For admission to the pre-bachelor's program, you must have completed school education (with at least 12 years of schooling) and a fairly high level of English proficiency. Applicants are enrolled in the program and begin education in September this year, and finish the course in June next (the school year is divided into three semesters). Immediately after the completion (in September), applicants pass to the first course of the chosen bachelor's program from among the available ones.

Each of the three semesters is divided into three stages:

• 7 or 8 weeks of classes, lectures, seminars
• Week of reading (and self-study)
• Week of tests and exams.

About 26 lessons are spent per week: a whole complex of disciplines is carefully taught and carefully selected and necessary for the comprehensive disclosure of the studied sciences. Great attention is paid to the development of English language skills: language classes are conducted both in the format of inclusion in subject modules, and separately, each student receives exhaustive consultations on difficult issues for himself. Teachers and specialists of Kristianstad University have an exceptionally high level of education, have diplomas from prestigious universities and rich work experience. For the best mastering of the material and rapid progress, different types of classes are used:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Independent work
• Group projects
• Meetings with invited experts
• Master classes
• Debates and speeches.

A small number of people in the classroom and individual support contribute to rapid progress in knowledge. Teachers pay much attention to the development of skills necessary for studying in bachelor's degree, explain to students what methods and principles of work give the best result. To monitor progress and self-assessment, all students perform tests and examinations, special complex assignments, present reports and presentations. For successful transition to the bachelor's degree it is necessary to have a sufficient level of knowledge by the end of the course:

1. Computational Science: The Internet of Things (BSc):

• Physics Intermediate (corresponds to the course "Physics 2" according to the Swedish standard)
• Basic level of Chemistry (Chemistry 1)
• Natural Sciences Intermediate (Natural Sciences 2)
• Advanced level of Mathematics (Mathematics 3C).

2. Software development (BSc):

• Basic requirement: Mathematics Intermediate (Mathematics 2A or 2B or 2C).

Disciplines of the course:

1) English:

• Skills of Academic Written Language
• Skills of academic reading: development and improvement
• Presentations and discussions in English
• Listening and fast perception of lectures
• Language for specific / specific purposes.

2) Subjects:

• Physics
• Mathematical Science
• Development of skills required for undergraduate studies
• Introduction to Swedish
• Additional lessons to clarify all questions regarding admission and adaptation.

Bachelor's specialties available after the program:

• Computational Science: The Internet of Things (BSc Computer Science - Internet of things)
• Software development (BSc Software Development).

Tuition fees for the Pre-Bachelor Science program:

• 3-semester course = 16,995 €.

Pre-Master's Preparation Program (PMPP)

1. Age of participants: from 20 years

2. Duration of the program: 2.5 or 3 semesters

3. Beginning of classes: September, November

4. Dates: 3-semester program: from September 17 to June 9, 2.5 semester: from November 12 to June 9

5. Knowledge of English: IELTS 6.0 (3-semester course), IELTS 5.5 (2,5-semester course)

6. Level of education: Bachelor's degree.

The Pre-Master's Preparation Program (PMPP) at Kristianstad University is a special program designed for foreign students who need support before entering the magistracy department. The course includes a set of disciplines and modules, the development of the language, knowledge of the subjects and the skills of training at the master's level. For admission, you must have a bachelor's degree (not less than 180 credits, including at least 90 credits in the direction of business administration) and a high level of English. Depending on the level of ownership, students choose a 2.5- or 3-semester program: the training starts in September or November of this year and ends in June next. If all the requirements are met successfully, students pass to the chosen master's specialty from among the available ones.

Each semester consists of 7-8 weeks of classes, one week for independent work and one week of control - all weekly there are 26 hours of classes. The course includes a set of disciplines that are necessary for a thorough analysis of all topics and questions on the direction studied. All the teachers have a high level of qualification and successful experience of working with foreign students, the classroom has a cozy atmosphere, and the small size of the training groups allows paying maximum attention to each student and explaining all the complex issues. Classes in English are held both separately and included in the main modules - English specialists find an individual approach to each and help students in rapid progress.

During the training, lectures and seminars, independent work and group work are conducted, students actively master the skills necessary for studying at the master's level. To monitor the progress of various tests and examinations, preparation and presentation of presentations, debates, speeches, defending their point of view. After successfully completing the course, graduates can enroll in the first year of one of the available master's specialties at Kristianstad University.

Course disciplines in the direction "Business":

1) English:

2) Modules:

Magistracy specialties, available after the direction of "Business":

The cost of training in the Pre-Master's Preparation Program (PMPP):

Foundation Year (Pre-bachelor)

• Age – 16+;
• Duration – 1 year;
• Language of instruction – English, Swedish.

A specialized training program for future students who need additional linguistic training and improvement of basic positions in specialized disciplines before entering the bachelor's programs of the University of Kristianstadt. Along with classes in English and specialized disciplines, the course is designed to adapt to the national conditions of the education system in Sweden and to acquire the skills necessary for academic integration into the higher education system as a whole.

Those wishing to take the Foundation year course at the University of Kristianstadt must meet a number of requirements: the number of demonstrating English skills at a level of at least B2, a certificate and any other documents confirming the completion of a twelve-year course of study.

The academic year is divided into 2 semesters, after completing the course, students are enrolled in the first year of the chosen bachelor's program (subject to availability).

Relatively compact and homogeneous training groups, an individual targeted approach, modern, relevant teaching aids and methodological materials provide relatively fast and effective training. Working with students, the teaching staff pays great attention to providing students with the opportunity to master and develop the skills and competencies necessary for studying at the bachelor's program.