📖Introduction

Linnaeus University, located in Sweden, is a modern and international university with a focus on interdisciplinary studies, innovation, and sustainable development. Linnaeus University offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs across various disciplines, including arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences, and business administration. The university has several faculties, including the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Technology, and School of Business and Economics.

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📚About the Program

The programme focuses on the design and development of social media tools and services using the web and mobile technologies. This master programme provides a balanced combination of theoretical perspectives and applied knowledge. In particular, it offers in-depth understanding of online communities and the technical environments in which they interact. You will develop the skills required for creating innovative solutions and tools that use web and mobile technologies for supporting these communities. The programme consists of a number of general courses within the field of media technology, combined with specialized ones that explore the latest topics and state of the art knowledge within social media and web technologies. These courses cover areas such as web technologies, design and interaction, social media and IT business. The program is well suited for those of you who have a basic understanding of, and practical skill in working with basic web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (and perhaps also server-side techniques such as PHP, Python, ASP.NET or Ruby), and are looking to elevate those skills to a more advanced level with special interest towards social media. The expertise and skills you acquire will enable you to identify, manage and solve technical, organizational and design aspects related to the global digital media and Internet market. Furthermore, the programme provides a solid academic foundation for postgraduate studies by implementing established research methods and practices in all courses. During the last semester you will write a master thesis. Show less
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🏫About Linnaeus University

Linnaeus University, located in Sweden, is a modern and internationally recognized institution known for its interdisciplinary approach, innovation, and commitment to sustainable development. The university offers a wide range of academic programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels through its faculties, including the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Technology, and the School of Business and Economics. One of the notable aspects of Linnaeus University is its emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and research. The university encourages collaboration across different fields, allowing students to explore diverse perspectives and gain a comprehensive understanding of complex issues. Interdisciplinary initiatives are fostered through interdisciplinary research projects, study programs, and collaborative networks. Research and innovation play a vital role at Linnaeus University. The institution is dedicated to research excellence and actively contributes to advancements in various fields. It conducts cutting-edge research in areas such as bioscience, computer science, environmental science, design, entrepreneurship, social work, and more. By collaborating with industry partners, public organizations, and international research networks, Linnaeus University drives innovation, knowledge exchange, and societal impact.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

639 RMB

Tuition fee:

155,000 SEK per year

310,000 SEK in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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