Location
The exchange institution, the Lulea University of Technology (LUT), is located in the capital city of Norbotten County. With a population of approximately 70,000, Lulea is a very lively place with many theatres, cinemas, museums, restaurants, and pubs. The city is located on the northeastern coast of Sweden, just south of the Arctic Circle. Despite its northerly location, Lulea enjoys fairly mild climates due to the Gulf Stream that flows along the coast of Sweden although there is still snow in the winter and sunny, warm days in the summer. The summer provides great opportunities to spend time at the city's beautiful beaches. During the winter, although daylight hours are limited, the people of Lulea are still very active. Both skiing and snowboarding in the nearby mountains are very popular during this season. Stretching inland from Lulea are mountains, forests, and several rivers- a region which is often described as "the last wilds of Europe". Because Lulea is a seaport, it also provides easy access to numerous, beautiful islands. The Lulea University of Technology, with an approximate student population of 8,500 is a modern university in which technology-related fields of study are certainly a significant part of the curriculum. Other fields of study, however, also play a prominent role - such as the Arts, Business, Music, and the Social Sciences. Many courses are taught in Swedish but equally as many courses are also taught in English.

Course and Credits Information
Undergraduate coursework in English is available in the following subjects: Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Music, Natural Science/Social Science Education, and the Social Sciences. Undergraduate coursework in Swedish is available in the aforementioned subjects as well as the following areas of study: Drama, Education, and Music. Graduate coursework is available in English in the following program: Master of Science Program in Ergonomics as well as 4th year engineering and business courses that are generally the equivalent to US Master's courses. Graduate coursework is available in Swedish in the following subject areas: Business, Education, Engineering, English, Music, and the Social Sciences. As a student at LUC, you will be able to make efficient use of your time, since all the buildings and facilitates you need are within easy reach of each other on the campus. Here you will find modern remises, a newly built library as well as state-of-the art equipment in classrooms and laboratories. More information about the courses taught at LUT can be found on LUT website: http://www.luth.se/publ/stuka/2001/index.en.htm Exchange students admitted to courses entirely taught in English are exempt from the requirement for prior knowledge of Swedish. Because many people in Lulea speak English, it is fairly easy to survive without Swedish. However, LUT provides you with many opportunities to take Swedish language courses. An intensive two-week Swedish course, which starts August 19, 1999 is available free-of-charge to exchange students during their orientation period prior to the start of courses. Additional courses will be offered during the academic year for exchange students.

Accommodation
Approximately $1,160 per semester

Meals: Approximately $1,400 per semester

Insurance: $250 per semester

Transportation
Approximately $1,000 per semester (includes air fare)

All exchange students are guaranteed accommodations provided that students fill out the Lulea University of Technology "Application for Housing" and send it to the Student Union Housing Office six weeks prior to the start of the semester. Students are housed in either shared two-room student apartments or student rooms close to campus. The accommodations are furnished and have cooking facilities. Cooking utensils and bedding can be borrowed from the Student Union provided that students leave a deposit of 500 SEK (Approximately $60.00)

Program costs
The following are the estimates for some of the expenses students will incur:

Tuition
$1,900 per semester paid to the University of Colorado at Denver Books: Approximately $100 per semester

Personal Expenses
Approximately $1,500 per semester Link to Lulea University of Technology website: http://www.luth.se/