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Libera Universita' di Bolzano

Mustergasse/Via Della Mostra 4, 39100 Bozen/Bolzano, Italy
3.64 / 5 based on 12 reviews.

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70% of students recommend
12 reviews
Housing
3.1/5
 All experiences (12)
Student life
3.1/5
 5 stars (0)
Academic
4.4/5
 4 stars (6)
Languages
5.0/5
 3 stars (6)
Expenses
3.1/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
3.6/5
 1 star (0)
“If you want to learn more about Italy than it is a good starting point, but it is NOT Italy. People speak german and italian. You should apply for a room on campus as it is cheaper.” Read Review
mapi779, Italy

Libera Universita' di Bolzano review by Marion

Review by Marion, Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Independent
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: My family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Because it is a good opportunity to learn more people and the other students.
Personal comments:
In Bolzano housing is very expensive although the University tries to find cheaper rooms.
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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 equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
In Bolzano there are small Bars around the Obstmarkt. If you have a car than you can go on the weekends to Meran (30km away) or to Brixen.
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ACADEMIC       4.5 / 5
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:
Most courses are thought in English.



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:
I would recommend more interaction with international students.

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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: 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 Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
My English improved very much.
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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:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as 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...
No
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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:
If you want a small and very good university in a beautiful surrounding than you have to go to!



FINAL COMMENTS

If you want to learn more about Italy than it is a good starting point, but it is NOT Italy. People speak german and italian. You should apply for a room on campus as it is cheaper.
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