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FAQ
What requirements do I need to fulfill in order to be accepted to the LUMA-GIS Master's program and the individual courses?
All applications to the LUMA-GIS Master's program and individual courses go through the Swedish Higher Education Admission (Antagningen) web site. We here at LUMA-GIS have no insight into or power over the initial application process.
Specific information on the general requirements and language requirements can be found here. Specific requirements for applications to LUMA-GIS can be found here.
If you have been accepted by Antagningen to the program or individual courses, and have prior earned credits in GIS or remote sensing through an accredited university, you may be exempt from certain courses at LUMA-GIS. You will need to provide proof of prior studies through transcripts and course curriculums or syllabi, which should be sent to LUMA-GIS by regular mail.
Where can I find detailed and up-to-date information on how and when to apply to the LUMA-GIS Master's program and the individual courses?
All applications to LUMA-GIS Master's program and individual courses go through the Swedish Higher Education Admission (Antagningen) web site. We here at LUMA-GIS have no insight into or power over the initial application process.
Specific information about the application procedure can be found here.
Specific dates for the applications can be found on the main page. Note that you'll have 2 opportunities to apply to LUMA-GIS each semester, one opportunity is only for our individual courses, though. Once through the regular Second cycle (Master's/Advanced level) dates, which is both for the Master's Program and the individual courses, and once through the regular dates used for EEA and Swiss students, which is only for our individual courses. This is due to you not requiring a Visa for your studies, as they are completely online-based. Note that applications for the summer semester are not valid for LUMA-GIS, as we do not have any courses starting during the summer.
Why are there two application windows per semester for the LUMA-GIS individual courses?
You'll have 2 opportunities to apply to LUMA-GIS individual courses each semester, NOT the LUMA-GIS Master's Program, though. Once through the regular Second cycle (Master's/Advanced level) dates, and once through the regular dates for EEA and Swiss students. This is due to you not requiring a Visa for your studies, as they are completely online-based. Note that applications for the summer semester are not valid for LUMA-GIS, as we do not have courses starting during the summer.
Who evaluates my application and where should I direct further questions regarding my application?
All applications to LUMA-GIS Master's program and individual courses go through the Swedish Higher Education Admission (Antagningen) web site. We here at LUMA-GIS have no insight into or power over the initial application process. You should consequently direct all questions regarding your application to Antagningen.
Which documents do I need and how should I send them?
All initial applications to LUMA-GIS Master's program and individual courses go through the Swedish Higher Education Admission (Antagningen) web site, where you can find a detailed list of the required paperwork. For your own sake, please take proper care in making sure the documents are sent in the way described by Antagningen. Documents not sent in the required way will not be evaluated by Antagningen. They make NO exceptions to this rule.
If you have been accepted by Antagningen to the program or individual courses, and have prior earned credits in GIS or remote sensing through an accredited university, you may be exempt from certain courses at LUMA-GIS. You will need to provide proof of prior studies through transcripts and course curriculums or syllabi, which should be sent to LUMA-GIS by regular mail.
I am a re-applicant and have already sent my documents to Antagningen in Strömsund once. Do I need to send my documents again?
No, properly sent in documents are stored by Antagningen and will not have to be re-sent.
I am an applicant and have already mistakenly sent my documents to the GIS-Centre in Lund. Do I need to re-send my documents to Antagningen?
Yes, however if the documents are still in our possession we may be able to send them to Antagningen for you. There are no guaranties however, so the best way to avoid problems is to make sure the documents are sent to Antagningen directly in the required way.
I have been admitted to the program or individual courses by Antagningen. What happens now?
At this point LUMA-GIS will be contacted by Antagningen and your information will be sent to us for further processing. You will then, in time, be contacted by us. If there is a slight delay you will have to be patient, as the processing of a large amount of applicants will take some time. If you have not heard from us by the start of the term you should contact us, but not before then as the additional time spent on answering e-mails will only slow down the process even more. Consequently the patience required is for your own benefit.
Do I have to come to Sweden in order to study at LUMA-GIS?
No, all LUMA-GIS courses are Internet-based. All you need is steady access to a PC and an internet connection.
However, In order to get your degree you will have to defend your final thesis. This is either done at Lund University, where you'll be flown at the university's expense (cheapest available flight), or at a location closer to you. In the latter case staff from LUMA-GIS will be sent to the destination in order to set up an examination board. The examination procedure is decided on a case-to-case basis for each student.
Is there a tuitions fee for the LUMA-GIS Master's program or the individual courses?
No, there are no tuitions fees for the LUMA-GIS Master's program or the individual courses. All software needed for the courses are also supplied free of charge. Course literature may be necessary for some of the advanced courses however, and will need to be acquired by the student at their own expense.
Do I have to be a full-time student at LUMA-GIS?
No, you can study at a tempo of 25%, 50% or 100%. You decide your own study tempo, and can change it by contacting LUMA-GIS.
What computer hardware/software do I need for my studies at LUMA-GIS?
You will need access to a PC and an Internet connection. Please note that the software used in our courses does NOT work on other computer systems (i.e. Apple, Macintosh). See also Technical prerequisites.
I have prior experience with GIS and/or remote sensing, can I use this in my studies?
If you have been accepted by Antagningen to the program or individual courses, and have prior earned credits in GIS or remote sensing through an accredited university, you may be exempt from certain courses at LUMA-GIS. You will need to provide proof of prior studies through transcripts and course curriculums or syllabi, which should be sent to LUMA-GIS by regular mail.
I have studied at LUMA-GIS before but I decided to take a brake. Do I need to re-apply to LUMA-GIS through Antagningen in order to continue my studies?
No, once you have been registered in the system here at LUMA-GIS you can simply contact us when you want to continue your studies. This is however subject to you having finished your prior courses within a reasonable time frame.
I'm currently studying individual courses at LUMA-GIS, do I need to apply to further courses through Antagningen?
No, not if you have finished your prior studies within a reasonable timeframe. You'll automatically be offered the opportunity to continue with further courses by LUMA-GIS.
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