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Other names:
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Université de Haute Alsace (UHA)

Université de Haute Alsace, 2, rue des Frères Lumières, 68093 Mulhouse Cedex, France
3.36 / 5 based on 24 reviews.
Description:
The University of Haute Alsace (UHA) is located near Switzerland and Germany, on two campuses, in Mulhouse and in Colmar. It was created in 1977 and currently offers more than a hundred qualifications in Arts & Languages, Humanities, Science&Technology, Law, Economics, and Management.

It is known for its polyvalency, its synergy with local and national companies, its open-mindedness and its will to offer students more than just education.



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50% of students recommend
24 reviews
Housing
2.8/5
 All experiences (24)
Student life
2.5/5
 5 stars (6)
Academic
3.8/5
 4 stars (6)
Languages
3.4/5
 3 stars (0)
Expenses
4.1/5
 2 stars (12)
Overall
4.2/5
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jenXmann, United Kingdom

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Review by Jennifer, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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: On campus
Why? Because it's cheap and the best way to meet people.
Personal comments:
I was disapponted when I fisrt arrived as it is very basic and not like student accomodation at home, but it soon becomes home.
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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: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
O'bryans!
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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:
The intensive French course is brilliant, it covers all aspect of the language. Other classes were ok, but not really what I hoped for.



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: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
The course helped my French in all areas and the social life means that you are constantly surrounded by the language.
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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:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
I spent less on absolutely everything. Drinks can be expensive, but buying drink in the supermarket is very cheap.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Find out about deals for train travel, group tickets and reduction cards can often make it VERY cheap.
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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...
Don't believe everything you hear about this uni, it's actually ok.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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:
Go there with an open mind.



FINAL COMMENTS

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