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Högskolan i Halmstad (HH)

Högskolan i Halmstad, Box 823, 301 18 Halmstad, Sweden
3.87 / 5 based on 168 reviews.
Description:
Halmstad University offers both unique and well-known programmes and courses. The range of subjects is vast; humanistic, social science, economics, behavioural science, health sciences technical and scientific subjects are offered. There is an aspiration for productive encounters across the boundaries. Industry and society are looking for this multiple scientific competence. Halmstad University trains for these purposes. Most programmes have a distinct profile towards innovation and entrepreneurship. A productive co-operation between students, industry and society may often be found in final projects and theses.


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Programmes
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80% of students recommend
168 reviews
Housing
3.9/5
 All experiences (168)
Student life
4.1/5
 5 stars (36)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (78)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (54)
Expenses
3.0/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.2/5
 1 star (0)
“If You like it then Go for it. Better go for more then 6 Months as then you can get familiarize with the city.” Read Review
anonymous, India

9 3-star reviews of Högskolan i Halmstad

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Review by Siddharth, Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland
Telecommunications, University Agreement
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Its Better and well connected to stay on Campus as City center and School are both Near.
Personal comments:
It is Pretty Good but quite Steep in Price. We Have to choose wisely between them to get the the Best one which suits our choice.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
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:
The Corner Club and Students Pub. There are Hardly 2 or 3 Places to Go.
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: Swedish
Was learning Swedish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Swedish?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Did not speak it
Personal comments:
It was Pretty Good , No problems in Communications as Every one can speak English very well.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Nothing. Just that the city is too small and Too expensive by its standard considering that it is a Village
In my opinion:
Stay home.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
It is pretty Good University But should improve more on making a Student city.



FINAL COMMENTS

If You like it then Go for it. Better go for more then 6 Months as then you can get familiarize with the city.
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