Summary
This program may be taken as a stand-alone summer program and is optional for students participating in the fall semester and year programs at Lund University.
Students attend classes with international students and UC students.
Duration
Go to Current Participants to see current or past calendars.
Summer: late June to early August
Students (except sophomores) may extend their EAP participation from the summer to the fall semester or academic year at Lund University. A residence permit must be obtained before departure and GPA requirements must be met.
Academic Focus
Swedish language and culture. The program offers course work at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Swedish is used in the classroom from the start in order to develop students’ competence in all aspects of the language, including reading, writing, grammar, and conversation. In addition to 120 hours of class work, the curriculum includes field trips, guest lectures, and social activities to introduce students to Swedish culture and society, and to Sweden’s role in Scandinavia and Europe.
Use the following resources to learn about EAP courses:
- MyEAP
Course Catalog to search for courses previously taken
by UC students.
Additional courses may be available and not all courses listed may still be offered.
Language of Instruction
Swedish
Language Study
Language-based curriculum.
Internships, Research, and Independent Study
Independent study and Internships for academic credit may be possible in this program. Arrangements are generally made at the Study Center after arrival at the host institution. Predeparture preparation may be required.
Units
You are required to take a full-time course of study on EAP. Students enroll in two Swedish courses; 10 UC quarter units are required.
Housing
Students will be assigned to single rooms in a university dormitory. Students live in one of the large, modern student complexes. The rooms are usually larger than typical UC dorm rooms. Students live with other UC and international students.
On-site Support
EAP students are supported by UC’s network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. UC faculty and local staff abroad help students integrate into the culture of their host country and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.
See the EAP Student's Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).
Host Institutions
Lund University
Lund University was founded by the Swedish government in 1666. It is the most comprehensive institution of higher learning in Scandinavia. Lund University currently identifies three “research profile areas”: 1) medicine and pharmaceuticals, 2) globally sustainable societal development, and 3) the life sciences. The university is renowned as an international center of scholarship in the social sciences and humanities, biological and physical sciences, and engineering and industrial management and logistics.
Lund University is an international center for research and higher education that enrolls more than 40,600 undergraduate and 3,000 postgraduate students. Swedes respect the university as one of the best in the country. Within Europe, Lund has an excellent academic reputation, as evidenced by the large number of visiting professors and exchange students.
Lund University is organized into Schools (Faculties), Institutes, and Research Centers, which offer the enterprising student impressive opportunities for intellectual growth. In addition to Social Science, School of Economics and Management, Humanities-Theology, Science, Medicine, and Law, Lund boasts a world-renowned Faculty of Engineering.
Visit the Lund University website
Estimated Cost
The cost of study on EAP can be close to the cost of studying on
campus and is typically far less than the cost of non-UC study
abroad programs. You can also take your UC financial aid abroad! If you do not currently
receive UC financial aid, you may qualify for aid while on EAP. Each year, EAP students receive $1.3 million in study abroad grants and scholarships.
The estimated total cost for options in this program are listed below. Future costs will vary due to currency fluctuation, etc. All estimated totals include:
- UC fees
- program-specific fees
- room and board
- mandatory insurance
- incidentals
- transportation
- books
- on-site orientation
- predeparture expenses
- intensive language program expenses where applicable
Estimated EAP Costs*
| Choose option for detailed budget worksheet |
Cost |
| * Based on most recent costs to the nearest $100. |
| Summer |
$6,400 |
Comparative UC Costs**
| |
Average UC
Off-Campus Costs |
Average UC
On-Campus Costs |
** Based on most recent costs. Miscellaneous campus fees, non-resident tuition,
and graduate fees are not included and may vary in the future. |
| UC Academic Year |
$23,614 |
$21,690 |
| UC Semester |
$11,955 |
$10,304 |
| UC Quarter |
$7,794 |
$7,230 |
Application Requirements
Program-Specific Requirements
- Class level: sophomore, junior, senior, graduate
- GPA: 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure. No exceptions.
In addition to program-specific requirements, all applicants must meet the following
minimum requirements:
- Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into
the student’s UC degree program
- Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully
to a different environment and a new education system; ability to assess and
exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
- Willingness to abide by program regulations
- Endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all
campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office.
In addition to your campus deadlines, there are deadlines by which the Campus EAP Office must submit the completed applications and accompanying materials to the Universitywide Office of EAP (UOEAP). For participation in the Program, it is critical that both campus deadlines and UOEAP deadlines are met. If the application is incomplete and not accompanied by the required materials noted, it will be returned to the Campus EAP Office.
Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but are not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.
Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information:
