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Roskilde Universitet (RUC)

Roskilde University, Universitetsvej 1 - P.O. Box 260, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
3.95 / 5 based on 84 reviews.
Description:
Roskilde University is a state university, founded in 1972 with the objective of providing research and education at the highest level. These activities at Roskilde University are organised in ten departments; degrees are offered in a wide range of subjects at Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. level.


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85% of students recommend
84 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (84)
Student life
4.2/5
 5 stars (24)
Academic
4.1/5
 4 stars (30)
Languages
4.3/5
 3 stars (30)
Expenses
3.3/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“It is very easy to find people who is willing to help. If you're not sure just ask. You'll be surprised by danish kindness. Denmark is a very well organised country.” Read Review
anonymous, Spain

Roskilde Universitet review by Ester

Review by Ester, Universitat Jaume I, Castello, Spain
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
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: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments:
none
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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, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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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:



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: 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 the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
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 local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
I has been a good experience. I have improved my english, my french and I have learnt some danish. I still need to work some more with the last one.
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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:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
The cost of living in Denmark is higher.
Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
I knew it would be more expensive to live here. However, it is not too bad.
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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...
That there is no translation/interpretation studies as a discipline here.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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:
Your opinion is extremely important. Don't stress.



FINAL COMMENTS

It is very easy to find people who is willing to help. If you're not sure just ask. You'll be surprised by danish kindness. Denmark is a very well organised country.
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