Founded in 1983, Halmstad University is an independent university offering 66 degree programmes and 175 courses in exciting, cutting-edge areas.

Our degree programmes have gained recognition for their relevance in and beyond the academic world, and for their focus on innovation to answer the real and current needs of present and future businesses and the society they operate in. We believe that a close relationship with the community we serve, particularly the businesses and organisations within, cultivates the most fertile ground for innovation that serves us all.

We also believe in empowering entrepreneurship and fostering a multi-disciplinary approach in our programmes and our research. This is reflected in the degree programmes we offer, which are constantly evolving in answer to the latest insights from other academic fields, research and business. Our research pushes the boundaries of knowledge on the most important issues of today and tomorrow. All this puts us at the forefront of three key areas in academics and research: Information Technology, Innovation Sciences, and Health and Lifestyle.

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• Embedded systems: Focusing on new methods in computer architecture, particularly co-operating embedded systems and communication in realtime computer systems.
• Intelligent systems: Focusing on artificial intelligence, image and data analysis, as well as mobile and autonomous systems, dealing with robotics and related issues.

IMPORTANT: This challenge is not an application to Halmstad University. By completing this challenge, you will be eligible to win a 75% tuition fee waiver for the Master programme in Embedded and Intelligent Systems at Halmstad University. Applications to the programme must still be completed through University Admissions.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have completed a relevant bachelor degree, or be in their final year of study with the intention of graduating before September 2018.
• Applicants must be able to legally reside in Sweden, or be able to obtain a student visa allowing them to reside in Sweden for the duration of their studies.
• Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL IBT score of 90 or equivalent. Native English speakers and those who completed their bachelor degree at an English speaking institution are usually exempt from this requirement. Click here to read more about the English language requirements and exemptions.

Restrictions

• In order to accept the scholarship, the applicant must be accepted to the Master Programme for the autumn 2018 term.
• The scholarship is presented as a tuition waiver. It is nontransferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
• The applicant is responsible for all taxes, fees, and other legal responsibilities related to accepting the scholarship.
• The applicant is solely responsible for securing a visa or residence permit, as required by Swedish law.
• All information submitted by the applicant must be truthful and any work submitted must be the applicant's own.