The academic life style of our university is relaxed and friendly. It is not unusual to see students and teacher enjoying a cup of coffee together during a break. Another aspect of this democratic attitude is the emphasis placed on the students being independent in their work and taking responsibility for the quality of their learning. The academic system In the Swedish university system only one subject is studied at a time. Students wanting a degree in Mathematics and Physics, for instance, first study Mathematics for one or two years and then Physics for about the same period of time.
Swedish universities utilise a system of credits for studies at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Most undergraduate study programmes require a minimum of 6 semesters, viz. Basic single subject courses are often one-semester courses of 20 credits, although some are shorter. The Bachelor's degree comprises 120 credits, of which 60 credits should be taken in one major subject. The Master's degree comprises 160 credits with at least 80 credits in the major subject. A Doctorate requires a minimum of 4 years' study on top of a Bachelor s degree.