Course syllabus

Warm welcome to the program

Our ambition is to give you the best possible preparation for your future career. The programme will be taught at Campus Borlänge with a parallel online alternative for distance students. We will have students from all corners of the world and many different backgrounds, which is great for the study atmosphere. With this page, our aim is to provide you with key information to help you prepare for this new journey. Please read the following information carefully. 

1. Registration

Remember to register for courses during the registration period. You can find detailed information about registration at du.se/registration. This includes key details on how to create a DU ID, register for courses, and obtain key cards.

2. Welcome day for international students (Aug 28th, 2026)

Welcome Day is scheduled on August 28th, 2026, and is specifically designed for international students, marks the start of your studies at Dalarna University. Through engaging presentations and activities, you'll learn more about the university, meet your future classmates, and get to know your new home in Dalarna, along with other important information. Please make sure to register for this day by August 14, 2026. See more info using the link https://www.du.se/en/study-at-du/new-students/semester-start/

3. Welcome ceremony for all students (Aug 31st, 2026, 10:00)

This will be the official start of your studies. Here you will have the opportunity to meet other new students, receive welcome greetings and get valuable information before the start of your studies. The ceremony lasts approximately 25 minutes and offers speeches and greetings from several people you will meet during your studies. As this master's program is taught in Campus Borlänge, so the ceremony will start at 10:00 am. See more info below https://www.du.se/sv/utbildning/ny-student/valkomstceremoni-2026/

4. Guide for students

The university has a guidebook that contains all the key information you need about your studies and the practical aspects of living in Sweden. You can access this information at https://www.du.se/en/study-at-du/new-students/. 

5. Prepare for your studies  

Your curriculum is divided into different courses, each course has its own course room. Within every course room, you can find teaching materials and other information about the courses included in your programme. The course room also has a schedule and a list of the course literature that you should obtain before the course starts. You can borrow books from the library, or buy the course literature via a bookstore, or from previous students. Most of the course books are available in the library as online e-books where you can download a certain number of pages.   

Once you have registered for your education, you will have full access to Canvas and the library. You will see the detailed schedule on Timeedit (will be explained later) TimeEdit HÖGSKOLAN DALARNA

Your program's first courses. Please visit the course links to read about the content, teachers, exam etc.   

a) Solar Radiation and Solar Geometry (Mats Rönnelid mrd@du.se)  Course link

b) Energy-Efficient Buildings (Alaa khandra akd@du.se) 

Course link

c) Introduction to Bio-Climatic Design (Jonn Are Myhren jam@du.se) 

Course link

6. Mandatory days for on-campus attendence 

Students admitted to the campus-based programme are expected to be present on campus for most lectures and scheduled learning activities.

Students enrolled in the distance-learning programme are mainly able to study remotely. However, there are specific occasions during the course when you are expected or encouraged to attend activities at Campus Borlänge. These occasions are divided into two categories:

1. Mandatory Campus Days

Attendance on these days is compulsory for all students. Mandatory campus days include activities that require in-person participation, such as laboratory sessions and workshops. If you are unable to attend a mandatory campus day, you must inform both the teacher and the course coordinator in advance and provide a reason for your absence.

The first mandatory occasion for 2026 is scheduled for 1st, and 2nd October as you see in table below. The 2nd mandatory occasion is under planning and usually held in Week 6th of next year (i.e Week 6 of Year 2027)

2. Recommended Campus Days

These days are not compulsory, but on-campus attendance is strongly recommended for online students. They provide valuable opportunities to increase your learning, participate in study visits to different companies, and other important activities.

The main recommended campus days are:

• Introduction Day: Held at the beginning of your studies. Several important introductory, academic, and social activities are planned on this day. See information below. 

• Final Presentation and Closing Ceremony: Held at the end of your studies and includes student presentations and the formal conclusion of the program with a faboulous closing ceremony in Falun. Usually held in Month May each year.

For Mandatory, and recommend campus days, We recommend booking your travel and accommodation well in advance.  Students travelling for such occasions need to arrange theor own accommodation.  There is a hostel in Borlänge (https://www.borlangevandrarhem.se/) and multiple hotels. The hostel is close to the main student accommodation, about a 25 minute walk to the campus. Our previous students have found houses on Airbnb, and many students have lived together, which has been very cost-effective solution.  

9. Exams

Note that the first exam of any course is only organised on-campus. (i.e it is not possible to sit at home and give the exam online). So, your first option is to plan to travel to Borlänge for these days, and write exam. 

For those living in other cities in Sweden, there is a possibility to give the exam at another location (learning center). This must be organised by student, well in time, to avoid a last-minute rush. You will find the learning centers and other information on the link 

https://www.du.se/en/student-web/my-studies/assessment-and-examinations/exams-at-another-location/

The exam for course AEG2B6 Solar radiation and geometry, is scheduled for October 20th, 2026 (09:00-13:00). Exam for course By3001 energy efficient buildings is currently under planning, and the date/time will be updated later. 

10. Whatsapp

We will have a Whatsapp group for easy communication. I will share the link once it is finalised.

11. Activities

Follow this link to get to know about the key activities happening around in Borlänge

Events and Activities - Dalarna University (du.se)

12. Contact

If you have any question or thought about the first course or program, contact the course coordinators via the contact information above, or the programme coordinator, Puneet Saini (pks@du.se)