Future Students
ESES is now in its eleventh year. After the first few years with less then 10 students, now more than 30 students study the program every year. More than 130 students have studied at ESES - a large community! Find out about some of them here. Become one of us! The procedure for application is described here.
Solar Students are of course solar energy maniacs but sometimes they also do something else then building solar prototypes and reading Duffie & Beckman. Have a look!
Perspectives and Alumni:
Our graduates are active as design engineers and managers in the solar industry. Some have started their own solar companies and others work in research and teaching at university. Several of the graduates have in the meanwhile been awarded a PhD.
Students graduated from ESES have formed the Alumni organization “ESES Collective” with the aim to support the work of ESES and help the ESES students with materials, thesis, and job opportunities. The organization is also creating a network of ESES graduates working now as experts in research and industry worldwide.
Solar Students are of course solar energy maniacs but sometimes they also do something else then building solar prototypes and reading Duffie & Beckman. Have a look!
Perspectives and Alumni:
Our graduates are active as design engineers and managers in the solar industry. Some have started their own solar companies and others work in research and teaching at university. Several of the graduates have in the meanwhile been awarded a PhD.
Students graduated from ESES have formed the Alumni organization “ESES Collective” with the aim to support the work of ESES and help the ESES students with materials, thesis, and job opportunities. The organization is also creating a network of ESES graduates working now as experts in research and industry worldwide.
Application:
Applications are handled centrally through the central application service for Swedish Universities. Applications for the first round of applications of Non-European students can be submitted from December 1, 2011 until January 16, 2012. The second round starts in the middle of March and ends one month later. Note that you get the results from this second round of application not before June. In some cases this might be too late to get Visa in time.
Some more information about the application you will also find on Dalarna University's website.
Scholarships:
Since Autumn 2011 student from outside the EEU have to pay tution fees. For more information about tuition fees please study the information provided by Universityadmissions.se.
Dalarna University provides a number of scholorships for non EEU students. Some scholorships are available for outstanding students from developing countries from the e8 and the Worldbank scholorship program. The Swedish Institute has scholorship programs for students from many countries and a good collection of other scholorships for studies in Sweden. Students with permanent residence in Germany can apply for scholorships from the DAAD.
Living in Borlänge:
Students in Borlänge can choose whether they want to live in a student house or in ordinary flats. Both are located in Tjärna Ängar not far away from university. The student house, called "Locus" is very new and was opened in autumn 2005. Most of the students live there - it is a great place to communicate with many international students. If you prefer more silence for your studies the flats can be recommended as well. They are quite big (~70m2) and you share it with one roommate. Try to apply as soon as possible for Locus, because space is limited!
For activities and locations in and around Borlänge have a look at this Google map.
Student budget:
The student budget on average in Borlänge is 7300 kr/month (730 Euro). That includes the money for accommodation, life here, and other things you may need. However, for expert survivors it could be less than that!! Student accommodations are equipped with the essential furnitures. Some kitchen equipment is often available but this can not be garanteed.
Course Literature:
Literature for the first semester will consist of a number of texts that will be made available by the teachers. However, you will have to buy some books which are essential for the course. They will be available in the student book store in Borlänge, but we recommend to buy them cheaper in advance on the internet, since the books are quite expensive. There are some of the recommended websites you may go through: www.amazon.com (where book prices start to drop from September!), www.adlibris.com and www.bokus.se. For these last two website mentioned, you may have some trouble with your order because they are in swedish. Follow your intuition or ask for help from Swedish students! It is a good step to socialize! A couple of books donated from ESES Alumnis can be borrowed during the time of your studies in Borlänge. The books that you should have when the autumn semester starts are:
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- Duffie, J. And Beckman, W. 2006, Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes (Third edition). John wiley and Sons Inc. ISBN 0-471-69867-9
- Wenham S. R. Applied Photovoltaics, Earthscan, 2006. 1-84407-401-3.
- Boyle, G.. 2004 . Renewable Energy. Oxford: Oxford Universtiy Press in association with the Open University. ISBN 0-19-926178-4
Internet:
At the university there are plenty of computer rooms available. But some students have their own computer and prefer working in their room. For an internet connection at your place you have to sign a contract. For 2010, the fee is 250 SEK/month for a 10 Mb/s connection. To find more information you can see these websites: www.borlange-energi.se , www.bredbandstjanster.se , www.bahnhof.se. and if you want to have a wireless connection at home you may need a Router, which is cost around 400 SEK
Bank Account:
Swedish Banks offer special prices for student accounts. Be aware that you have to pay 30-50 SEK if for paying a bill if you do not have Internet Banking. You can open a bank account with your university registration paper.
Banks are open Monday to Friday between 9.30 am and 3 pm. They are always closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
At the university there are plenty of computer rooms available. But some students have their own computer and prefer working in their room. For an internet connection at your place you have to sign a contract. For 2010, the fee is 250 SEK/month for a 10 Mb/s connection. To find more information you can see these websites: www.borlange-energi.se , www.bredbandstjanster.se , www.bahnhof.se. and if you want to have a wireless connection at home you may need a Router, which is cost around 400 SEK
Bank Account:
Swedish Banks offer special prices for student accounts. Be aware that you have to pay 30-50 SEK if for paying a bill if you do not have Internet Banking. You can open a bank account with your university registration paper.
Banks are open Monday to Friday between 9.30 am and 3 pm. They are always closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
