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Göteborg University
Contact: +46 31 773 10 32
Göteborgs Universitet
Göteborgs Universitet, P.O. Box 100, 405 30 Göteborg, Sweden, Gothenburg
4.13 / 5 based on 282 reviews.
Description:
Göteborg University was launched through private initiative as a college of higher education in 1891; in 1907 it became an independent university college with the same status as the two national universities of Uppsala and Lund. Göteborg University was formally founded in 1954 through the amalgamation of this college with the Medical college, which had been established in 1949.
94% of students recommend
282 reviews
Göteborgs Universitet review by fotsinga
Review by fotsinga, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Business Studies, Independent 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Off-campus student housing.
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: The same student housing unit.
Why? In terms of cost, facilities and location is the best that I could afford.
Personal comments:
I would like to say that student accomodation in Göteborg is of very good quality. Basically with regards to some facilities such as Iternet. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
4.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Space should be provided for electives courses, with a list of eletives from which students can select courses well suited for their career plans.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Just to say it could be good to introduce sport activities on the campus, reconsider the assessment and the marking system, re-design course oultine of some programs to include electives from which student can select couses according to their ambitions. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Swedish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Swedish How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your Swedish?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
It has been a great and rewarding experience, Though the language of instruction of my Bsc Degree was English, I still have made a lot of progress. Especially when communicating with people from other regions of the world (Sweden, US, UK, Western Europe, China, Japan...) speaking with different accents different from each other. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Because of the difference in the cost of living between Cameroon and Sweden. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
A grant of 6350 Swedish kronor (May 2002) form the Alderska Foundation. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Nothing special. It was enough for me to be admitted to The Master Program and be provided with information on living expenes. However I would have liked to know a bit more about the interaction with companies. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I cannot really speak for the University as a whole, but for the Gradute Business School where I studied. The School should futher interaction with companies, should reconsider the marking system which has only three grades. FINAL COMMENTS
I have not only gained intercultural experience but also an understanding of the importance of being open minded flexible and independent. It is one of the greatest learning experiences of my life that is making me grow stronger more independent and autonomous, as well as fully integrating me into an international culture. Do not be afraid to come to Sweden because you do not speak swedish. Everybody here speaks english, you should also try Sweden during summer especially its two islands on the east coast. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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