Studying abroad

Studies in Prague - MCS

The Department of Informatics and Media has a departmental agreement with Charles University, Prague, where you can study Media and Communication Studies (MCS) at any level. There are two places per year.

• General information on exchange studies at Charles University in Prague
• Courses on offer for exchange students at Charles University in Prague

Important to note: semester dates in Prague differ from those at Uppsala University. Their autumn term (called the winter term) starts and ends later than in Uppsala. The overlap into Uppsala’s spring term is usually not too large, but you must check carefully that the dates fit with your studies in Sweden, both before and after the exchange.

To make the exchange work, you should plan your studies carefully and discuss your plans with the Department before applying.

If you are interested in studying other subjects, you can also apply for an exchange through Uppsala University's Unit for International Mobility. They offer additional exchange opportunities, both in Media and Communication Studies and in other disciplines, at universities worldwide – not just in Europe.

Studies in Copenhagen - Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

The Department of Informatics and Media has an exchange agreement in HCI with the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU). Two places are available each autumn semester.

• General information about exchanges at ITU and courses on offer
• You may choose from the courses open to exchange students. Please note that many courses have specific entry requirements.

Plan your studies and contact Henrik Åhman (henrik.ahman@im.uu.se) to discuss suitable courses for your exchange semester.

Media and Communication Studies (MCS)

You may apply if you are:

• enrolled in a programme in Media and Communication Studies at the Department, or
• have taken Media and Communication Studies courses at the Department in the current or previous semester.

The exchange can be undertaken at both bachelor’s and master’s level.

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

You must be admitted to the Master’s Programme in HCI.

MCS

You may study abroad for one semester or up to one academic year at each study level.

• For students on the Bachelor’s Programme in Media, Communication and Journalism Studies, an exchange is best taken during one of the elective semesters.
• For students on the Master’s Programme in Social Sciences – Digital Media and Society, the third semester is recommended.

HCI

One semester (the third semester, autumn).

MCS

Eligibility for bachelor's level students:

• At the time of application, you must be enrolled in courses in Media and Communication Studies at the Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University, or have been enrolled the previous semester and currently be studying at Uppsala University.
• At the time of application, you must have completed 30 credits of university studies.
• By the start of the exchange, you are expected to have completed 60 credits of university studies, including 30 credits in Media and Communication Studies.
• You must have sufficient proficiency in the host university’s language of instruction (if not English).
  

Eligibility for master's level students:

• You must be enrolled in the Master’s Programme in Social Science, specialising in Digital Media and Society.
• By the start of the exchange, you are expected to have completed 15 credits in Media and Communication Studies. Well-motivated requests for exceptions may be considered.
  

If the above criteria are not met, the exchange offer may be withdrawn.

HCI

• You must be enrolled in the Master’s Programme in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
• By the start of the exchange, you are expected to have completed 15 credits in HCI at master's level. Well-motivated requests for exceptions may be considered.
  

If the above criteria are not met, the exchange offer may be withdrawn.

First, use the MoveOn system to submit your application for nomination. If you are nominated by the Department, you will then be invited to apply directly to the partner university.

Your exchange is only confirmed once the partner university has accepted your application and a learning agreement has been established.

All applications for exchange studies must be submitted via MoveOn.

Application dates will be published at a later stage.

Your application for exchange studies must be submitted via MoveOn. Complete all required fields and upload the supporting documents listed below.

You must upload:

• an Academic Purpose Statement,
• a summary of credits with highest grades,
• documentation of study-related activities,
• any decision on study breaks (combine these four into one document),
• and a transcript of records.

(1) Your application is for an Erasmus SMS

(2) You may apply to both universities, but you must state your order of preference.

(3a) Academic Purpose Statement (APS): This is the most important part of your application. The statement should be 400–600 words, written in English. It should explain why you want to go on exchange, why you have chosen this university, and how you believe the exchange will benefit your future studies and/or career.

(3b) Summary of credits awarded and higher grades: Based on your transcript of records, provide a summary showing how many credits you have earned, and how many with the highest grades. Specify:

• total number of credits (hp) from Swedish higher education institutions
• number of credits graded VG
• number of credits graded 5
• number of credits graded AB
• number of credits graded A (e.g. from Stockholm university)
• number of credits with Pass/Fail only (G/U)

(3c) Documentation of study related activities: Provide evidence of your involvement as a student representative, or in student associations, unions, or nations.

(3d) Decision of study break: If you have taken a leave of absence from your studies, attach the official decision (available in Uppdok - or equivalent document from the Department).

(4) Transcript of records: Upload a PDF transcript showing the courses you have taken, credits earned, and grades awarded.

(5) English proficiency: If applying for Bremen and you do not hold a Swedish upper-secondary qualification in English, you may need to certify your English skills. For Prague, the Department will confirm your English proficiency.

The selection is based equally on (1) grades and (2) the Academic Purpose Statement (APS). A third criterion, (3) involvement in student activities and organisations, may also be taken into account. Students who have already been nominated for an exchange place through the International Office will be given lower priority.

The Department carries out the selection. If applications are judged to be equivalent, additional interviews may be conducted.

You will be informed of the nomination (i.e. that the Department will nominate you to a partner university) within a few weeks of submitting your application. The decision will be sent to you by email. You must be available and respond to the offer within the time specified in the notification. If you do not reply in time, the place will be offered to another student.

If you have been nominated or offered a place but are unable to take part in the exchange, you must contact the Department’s Erasmus+ coordinators as soon as possible.

For information on financial support, insurance, healthcare and other practical matters, see the Uppsala University webpages on international exchange studies.

Media and Communication Studies (MCS)
For questions about courses, planning your studies, learning agreements, or how to organise your studies before and after the exchange, contact:

• Göran Svensson, Academic Erasmus+ Coordinator
  email: goran.svensson@im.uu.se.

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
For questions about courses and how to plan your master’s studies, contact:

• Henrik Åhman, Director of Studies, Human-Computer Interaction
  email: henrik.ahman@im.uu.se

Practical and administrative matters
For practical or administrative issues relating to the exchange, contact:

• Tina Kekkonen, Administrative Erasmus+ Coordinator,
  email: tina.kekkonen@im.uu.se